shooting with defocus

[chris4731]

Hi i have tried shooting with defocus background and have had no results as yet, i keep getting a error message could not perform defocus any ideas? thanks Chris

[blaireau_photo]

Hello chris4731 - Welcome to the Sony Forums

Which model of camera are you using exactly? Also, is there an error code that is being displayed with the message and/or what is the exact wording being displayed?

Thanks,

Simon

[cmosse]

Shoot from the recommended shooting distance indicated on the LCD screen. Please note that foreground (main subject) and background need to have proper distance for Background Defocus mode to work best.

The background may not be defocused in the following situations:
● The scene is too bright or too dark.
● The subject is moving.
● The subject is too far from the camera. (The recommended shooting distance has been exceeded.)
● The subject is too close to the background.

The Background Defocus effect may not work effectively in the following situations:
● The subjects are too small.
● The subject is the same color as the background.
● You moved the camera after setting the AE/AF lock.

If you are unable to defocus effectively, try the following steps:
● Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side.
● Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance.
● Separate the subject and the background.
● Shoot after focusing on the subject.
● You may not be able to set some functions