QN to ask(newbie here)

YorksSan · 22nd March 2009

How do i make the background blur while my main object being clear?
Thanks in advance.Btw i am using a digital compact(nikon p90)

YorksSan · 22nd March 2009

How do i make the background blur while my main object being clear?
Thanks in advance.Btw i am using a digital compact(nikon p90)

ahbian · 22nd March 2009

1) Distance from camera to object, as near as possible
2) Distance from object to background, as far as possible
3) Aperture of camera, as big as possible

Of course, don't forget to factor in composition.

Blur Shadow · 22nd March 2009

Zoom to an adequately long focal length and shoot at the widest aperture.

Rashkae · 22nd March 2009

1. Try a search. This is a frequently discussed topic. In fact, if you google "How do i make the background blur while my main object being clear" you'll get loads of answers.

2. Please don't cross-post:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491752

navlem · 22nd March 2009

just to add on to ahbian's point

Aperture as big as possible means the F number as small as possible. Not the other way round.

Rashkae · 22nd March 2009

User is a cross-poster.
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491753

ahbian · 22nd March 2009

Sigh, to think I answered in the other thread. Post count: 2 from TS, both on the same thing. Must be really "that important".

Rashkae · 22nd March 2009

Originally Posted by ahbian

Sigh, to think I answered in the other thread. Post count: 2 from TS, both on the same thing. Must be really "that important".

The effort he put into posting would have gotten him all the answers he could ever want if he didn't rely on spoon-feeding.

YorksSan · 22nd March 2009

thanks guys!is there any simpler way to say it?

navlem · 22nd March 2009

Originally Posted by YorksSan

thanks guys!is there any simpler way to say it?

Simpler way to say it?

Play around with your camera until you get it.

YorksSan · 22nd March 2009

thanks!sorry for cross posting.this is my first post.haha!
dont really know the rules here.=)

navlem · 22nd March 2009

ehh, i just realised im seeing 2 same threads. To think i replied in the other thread..haha

YorksSan · 22nd March 2009

okay,i understand.thanks anyway!

Adam Goi · 22nd March 2009

Moderator's note:

Please refrain from cross-posting; as such the 2 threads are hereby merged.

YorksSan · 22nd March 2009

I did tried,having the F number lowest,object near to camera while background far.
but the background dont seem to blur?

YorksSan · 22nd March 2009

Originally Posted by ahbian

1) Distance from camera to object, as near as possible
2) Distance from object to background, as far as possible
3) Aperture of camera, as big as possible

Of course, don't forget to factor in composition.

I did tried,having the F number lowest,object near to camera while background far.
but the background dont seem to blur?
btw what you mean by don't forget to factor in composition??

Rashkae · 22nd March 2009

Originally Posted by YorksSan

I did tried,having the F number lowest,object near to camera while background far.
but the background dont seem to blur?

Did you read any of the articles in the google search?? Are you using your longest telefocal reach?

ahbian · 22nd March 2009

All the points are generic, zooming in (increasing the focal length) would also help in blurring the back ground. When I mentioned about composition being important, I mean that the blurring of background is just an effect, it doesn't automatically make for a good photo.

What subject are you experimenting on?

HHenrYY · 22nd March 2009

TS, i think u can read this article posted.

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309544

it helps in ur Qn. =]

22nd March 2009	#1
YorksSan New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 32	QN to ask(newbie here) How do i make the background blur while my main object being clear? Thanks in advance.Btw i am using a digital compact(nikon p90)

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YorksSan New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 32	Qn to ask(newbie here) How do i make the background blur while my main object being clear? Thanks in advance.Btw i am using a digital compact(nikon p90)

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ahbian Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,637	Re: Qn to ask(newbie here) 1) Distance from camera to object, as near as possible 2) Distance from object to background, as far as possible 3) Aperture of camera, as big as possible Of course, don't forget to factor in composition. __________________ myflickr

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Blur Shadow Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,286	Re: QN to ask(newbie here) Zoom to an adequately long focal length and shoot at the widest aperture.

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Rashkae Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,277	Re: Qn to ask(newbie here) 1. Try a search. This is a frequently discussed topic. In fact, if you google "How do i make the background blur while my main object being clear" you'll get loads of answers. 2. Please don't cross-post: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491752 __________________ Alpha

22nd March 2009	#6
navlem Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 874	Re: Qn to ask(newbie here) just to add on to ahbian's point Aperture as big as possible means the F number as small as possible. Not the other way round. __________________ like.no.other™ http://www.flickr.com/photos/navlem/

22nd March 2009	#7
Rashkae Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,277	Re: QN to ask(newbie here) User is a cross-poster. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491753 __________________ Alpha

22nd March 2009	#8
ahbian Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,637	Re: QN to ask(newbie here) Sigh, to think I answered in the other thread. Post count: 2 from TS, both on the same thing. Must be really "that important". __________________ myflickr

22nd March 2009	#10
YorksSan New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 32	Re: Qn to ask(newbie here) thanks guys!is there any simpler way to say it?

22nd March 2009	#12
YorksSan New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 32	Re: QN to ask(newbie here) thanks!sorry for cross posting.this is my first post.haha! dont really know the rules here.=)

22nd March 2009	#13
navlem Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 874	Re: QN to ask(newbie here) ehh, i just realised im seeing 2 same threads. To think i replied in the other thread..haha __________________ like.no.other™ http://www.flickr.com/photos/navlem/

22nd March 2009	#14
YorksSan New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 32	Re: Qn to ask(newbie here) okay,i understand.thanks anyway!

22nd March 2009	#15
Adam Goi ClubSNAP Idol Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jalan Suka Posts: 5,321	Re: QN to ask(newbie here) Moderator's note: Please refrain from cross-posting; as such the 2 threads are hereby merged.

22nd March 2009	#16
YorksSan New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 32	Re: Qn to ask(newbie here) I did tried,having the F number lowest,object near to camera while background far. but the background dont seem to blur?

22nd March 2009	#19
ahbian Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,637	Re: QN to ask(newbie here) All the points are generic, zooming in (increasing the focal length) would also help in blurring the back ground. When I mentioned about composition being important, I mean that the blurring of background is just an effect, it doesn't automatically make for a good photo. What subject are you experimenting on? __________________ myflickr

22nd March 2009	#20
HHenrYY Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 225	Re: Qn to ask(newbie here) TS, i think u can read this article posted. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309544 it helps in ur Qn. =]