I have a Question
Jun 11, 2012 09:18:13 #
How was this background captured we have the same camera and same lens. all she said was that it was not edited. If you can help that would be great I have a Canon 60D
Jun 11, 2012 09:40:18 #
Just2CUSmile wrote:
How was this background captured we have the same camera and same lens. all she said was that it was not edited. If you can help that would be great I have a Canon 60D
Good question. A seemingly complex sounding answer, but it is really quite simple.
First, her image it was edited for effect.
Second, to answer what I think is your basic question, she undoubtedly used a large f/stop (like f/2.8) to minimize the depth of field which would help blur the background.
So how can you do something similar?
Try using the Av (aperture priority) setting on your camera, set the f/stop to f/2.8 or as small a number as your lens allows, and allow the shutter speed to be automatically adjusted by the camera. Adjust the ISO just high enough to take the exposure. You will get a similar effect based on how far away the background is from the subject, and whether you used a telephoto lens to zoom in to fram the subject (zoomin in and using a long teleohoto reduces this background blurring effect).
Jun 11, 2012 09:45:27 #
I just bought the 50 mm lens f/1.4 that should work right... I'll make sure to set the rest of the settings
Jun 11, 2012 10:47:31 #
Just2CUSmile wrote:
I just bought the 50 mm lens f/1.4 that should work right... I'll make sure to set the rest of the settings
That lens will do it. I'd say this photo was taken with that lens also. Be careful with focus, it has a very shallow DOF. Notice the leg of the little girl is out of focus, even mom's elbow is a bit soft, gives a good example of just how shallow the DOF is.
Jun 11, 2012 11:02:54 #
Just2CUSmile wrote:
I just bought the 50 mm lens f/1.4 that should work right... I'll make sure to set the rest of the settings
On the 50, use f/2.8, seems to work better for me than 1.4 to get good background blur and a tad more depth.
Jun 11, 2012 11:10:46 #
Looking closely at the photo, you can see the DOF is set very shallow. The faces and upper bodies are in focus, the knee of the girl is blurred. Either the mom's face or the girl's face was the focal point. The difference in distance of face to camera vs. knee to camera is very slight, but the knee is out of focus.
Jun 11, 2012 11:27:15 #
But please clarify....the pic. is about faces,not knees and
elbows. So when pointing out that areas other than faces are out of focus, is it to say that is a flaw or was it perhaps intended? Yes,the point is shallow depth of field and how background was achieved, but i'm asking for others who may be interested in the comments about out of focus areas and how that affects the evaluation of the photo.
elbows. So when pointing out that areas other than faces are out of focus, is it to say that is a flaw or was it perhaps intended? Yes,the point is shallow depth of field and how background was achieved, but i'm asking for others who may be interested in the comments about out of focus areas and how that affects the evaluation of the photo.
Jun 11, 2012 11:30:51 #
I just loved the way the trees look (background) and how clear there faces look never really noticed the knee. thank you all for your advice
Jun 11, 2012 11:45:06 #
jenny wrote:
But please clarify....the pic. is about faces,not knees and
elbows. So when pointing out that areas other than faces are out of focus, is it to say that is a flaw or was it perhaps intended? Yes,the point is shallow depth of field and how background was achieved, but i'm asking for others who may be interested in the comments about out of focus areas and how that affects the evaluation of the photo.
elbows. So when pointing out that areas other than faces are out of focus, is it to say that is a flaw or was it perhaps intended? Yes,the point is shallow depth of field and how background was achieved, but i'm asking for others who may be interested in the comments about out of focus areas and how that affects the evaluation of the photo.
I was merely pointing it out. Is it a flaw or intended?? I don't care, really. The point is that if you are going to use this lens for a portrait, and you open it up that far to get this kind of bokeh, you will have the out of focus areas I mentioned. Is it a nice photo? Yes. Do the out of focus areas mentioned matter? Maybe to some, others not.
Jun 11, 2012 11:46:43 #
Yes it's done in camera... as mentioned it's a combo of f/stop, camera distance from subject, subject distance from back ground.
Also as a side note, it's best to link to an image that is not yours, not post directly onto the website.
Also as a side note, it's best to link to an image that is not yours, not post directly onto the website.
Jun 11, 2012 11:58:17 #
Skiddoman, If I were to take a closer up picture maybe closer to the face would my background still come out as blurry.
And this photo was sent to via facebook didnt really want to link it to my facebook, but thank for the advice
And this photo was sent to via facebook didnt really want to link it to my facebook, but thank for the advice
Jun 11, 2012 12:09:15 #
Jun 11, 2012 12:10:23 #
Just2CUSmile wrote:
Skiddoman, If I were to take a closer up picture maybe closer to the face would my background still come out as blurry.
And this photo was sent to via facebook didnt really want to link it to my facebook, but thank for the advice
And this photo was sent to via facebook didnt really want to link it to my facebook, but thank for the advice
It will. You need your subjects to be far enough away from your background to complete the background effect.
Jun 11, 2012 12:12:56 #
Rip Tragle wrote:
Using a long lens wide open increases the effect.
I think she is using the 50mm f1.4 lens.
Jun 11, 2012 12:15:40 #
ok I'm going to try this out today .... hopefully i can get the dame effect then I'll post
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