Blurring the backround of the object

[DaleHimself]

Ok got a question. Im trying to figure out how to blur the backround of an object im taking a picture of.. So lets say i take a picture of a flower like the one i took below, how can i set the settings where it blurs the backround of the flower.

 

[CCericola]

Depth of field - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[NCAFLeo88]

You are going to need to read up on Depth of Field, check out the link above. Also, you could check out Amazon.com: Understanding Exposure, 3rd Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera (9780817439392): Bryan Peterson: Books great book and will really help you understand this, and many other things along the way.

 

[DaleHimself]

it seems my camera only has f3.1 and f6.4 im guessing this is bad?

 

[TheEugeneKam]

All depending on the situation and distance in the back you want blurred. for something like that you will need like 1.6 or 1.8.

 

[mwcfarms]

DoF and the subjects distance to the camera and to the background also effect it.

 

[DaleHimself]

Hmmm i jus cant figure how to adjust it right. the manual for my camera sucks.

 

[mwcfarms]

This link helped me.

Understanding Depth of Field in Photography

 

[EPPhoto]

For a flower with the background that close behind it....you'd need new gear basically. A prime lens that can shoot at LEAST f/1.8.

You could get that effect @ f/3.1 by take a picture of a persons face while they're standing up. Get close enough to almost fill the frame from shoulders up and make sure that whatever is in the background is 20 feet away or more and it'll blur (bokeh) like you're trying to do.

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[DaleHimself]

Thanks mwcfarms and epphoto this is a big help

 

[vtf]

Use this calculator
Online Depth of Field Calculator
Anything beyond the Far Limit will begin to blur. Anything on the same focal plane will still be in focus.
Also, fill frame with flower so background becomes secondary to subject.

 

[cnutco]

I do not think you have said, but you must have some type of FUJIFILM - FinePix point and shoot camera.

If so, you will want to keep the lens in, no zoom, to get the F3.1. Just walk up closer to the subject. F3.1 will still give you a nice blurred background.

 

[Stradawhovious]

May or may not help.

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...-gallery/240559-2-8-vs-4-5-a.html#post2212927

 

[cnutco]

May or may not help.

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...-gallery/240559-2-8-vs-4-5-a.html#post2212927

Very nice quick post.

OP, you need to see that one. It illustrates what I was trying to say. At 3.1 and as close to your subject as possible, you will get the best result with what you have to work with.