How to blur the background in PowerShot Cameras | Basic Photography Tips
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How to blur the background in PowerShot Cameras | Basic Photography Tips 
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For anyone who’s confused he’s saying when the cameras zoomed in it blurs out the back a lot easier and better than if it wasn’t
DeeTooFly thanks cause I was confused.
I am confused now.
@@suecollins3246 Is he South African?
So just shoot the subject from a distance?
Hello, Alexis Rose. The easiest way to blur background with a point-and-shoot camera like this is to increase the distance between your subject and the background. You can do this by physically getting closer to your subject. If there are any elements that are close to your subject they will most likely be in "focus." You can also stand back and use the zoom to help give you the effect but you still want to be relatively close or as you can and make sure that your subject is Isolated from the background.
Thank you so much for this video! It helped a lot.
Thank you Tiara!
Zoom and aperture, thanks! I will practice!
Enjoy it!
I just pick up this camera at a amazing low price at a Goodwill and trying to use it like I did my Pentax Super Program
back in the 80's. Your video on the dof was a very good refresher Thanks
Enjoy it!
Good no nonsense explanation. I'll be saving this one to favs.
Hx400v vs sx530 hs which is better for potrait recommended me some camera under 350-400 dollars to get some dslr like quality potrait and has some amount of zoom for landscapes shooting but i want to shoot potrait in a budget upto 400 US dollars.
Hi, we would recommend the SX 540HS, it can be used for portraits and landscapes.
Brilliant! Such a simple idea but it makes a world of difference in the photos. Thanks so much for sharing this.
We are happy to help!
I have the PowerShot sx60hs, and it's so easy to bokeh with small objects just in Av mode, and zooming, being closer to the object and having the background far as possible, but I can't get the same bokeh with portraits :( can you help me a little bit please?
Hi David, try to experiment a bit more with the aperture.
loved this thank uhhh very very much
Thank you!
Hi there which canon camera have this one may I know about this one bc I want to buy camera RUclips blogger but I don’t know which one better for me could u suggest for me for canon who is reasonably priced thanks
Hi, the Canon PowerShot SX540HS would be great.
Finally, using my old cam ...for 2nd angle. Thanks sir.
Enjoy it!
Yes.
Does the canon sx540 have the feature to where if I have the camera to the front (facing me), I can still see my face on the screen?
Hello, Aaron Daay. Unfortunately the Canon Powershot SX540 does not have a flip out screen. We would recommend looking into the Canon Powershot SX740. It features a flip-up screen for vlogging. Thanks for watching!
So very helpful! Thank you
Happy to help!
Hey you are cute...
Sir you seem like a very smart man when it comes two cameras but this video doesnt help ignorant camrea uses :/ please make a dumbed down version step by step Like the whole time I'm lost in this video lol :( I have canon sx730 hs and I'm lost like so lost
Hi, we will try to make another version.
Digital Goja dank u! Wow didn't know you were going to reply LOL I fix my comment typos that I saw (it from a disability so thanks for being cool about them ! )
hope to see a video when and if ur able to get it up one day !
Thank you for the support, we will try our best to make one soon.
I agree have a similar opinion 🙆♂️🙃📷📸
I gave this camera as a gift to my ex.❌
I have Canon SX150 IS
But in my camera 3 type of focus like Macro,manual,and simple,
But how to get frame focus in your camera?
Plzz....
Hi, it is an older model so it is possible it does not have that option as the newer ones for which we did this video.
Thank you
Hello sir canon m50 cr3 file picture open?
will this work okay on the canon power shot sx530 hs?
Yes it will!
Hope we can do the same with sony hx 400
Does it work for SX20 IS? I've done as your instruction but the effect is not obvious. Which mode do you use, AV or M?
Hi, unfortunately, the effect will not be so obvious on older models of cameras like yours.
Hello Mr,
I will be happy if I get reply from you. I’m soon flying for holidays and I don’t what camera to buy but I choose between canon sx 540hs or Sony a5100. Please I need your reply, all my targets are to get blur background in my photo.
Sorry for my bad English.
From Germany.
Hi, we would recommend the Sony A5100, as you can change lenses on it, and for the best blur, we would go with the 50mm 1.8.
What about an canon sx20 Is?
I know it’s OLD but it just sits there, thinking about using more.
Hello Tim. The tips found in this video would also apply to the Powershot Sx20. You can have the lens physically closer to the subject and use the widest aperture available, or you could use the magnification from the lens to compress the scene to help magnify the out-focus-area.
Hello! Is it possible when you are taking a video (vlogging) with sx740hs? I want to bukeh too much is it possible on videos?
Hi, you can try in manual focus mode only, by focusing on the center.
@@DigitalGojaUSA Thank you man 👊
Hi. I also have the sx740. I was wondering how it worked out for you. Thanks
Thank you for the nice tutorial. How do you change the focus?
Hi Adam, depending on the camera it can be modified in the options.
recommended me some camera under 350-400 dollars to get some dslr like quality potrait and has some amount of zoom for landscapes shooting but i want to shoot potrait in a budget upto 400 US dollars.
Hello Mr. Izzy, I just want to know the name of the camera you are using and I wonder if what is the best one to have.
The Canon T7i or the one that you used in the video? Thank You So Much 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
Hi, it is the SX 540HS and we would recommend it as it is one of the best and most affordable PowerShot cameras, but of course the T7i is better as you can change the lens.
Sir will it works with canon sx620 powershot
Hi, yes it should work the same way with it too.
Great information
Thank you!
Hey Sir, will this work for canon SX50 ?
Hi Irene, it should work for all PowerShot cameras.
Very very helpful thankyou
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
Can u please do a tutorial for a sx40 I am very confused and I really want this effect please
Thanks for your feedback, lilskittles oof. Unfortunately we do not have that camera. Thanks for watching!
sir.. can u please help me in selecti g a point and shoot camera.. i was confused to select canon power shot sx540 and nikon coolpix b500. can u plz suggest which one is the best.
Hi, the PowerShot SX540HS is a great starter camera, you should go with it.
Is nicon Coolpix b 500 is good camera to capture human portrait like dslr?
Yes it is! In fact it is even easier to capture great portraits-and enhance them in the camera-without the need to use photo-editing software on a computer.
Hello, can you help me?
Iam going to buy a Powershot SX410 SI soon. Does this method works on it?
(Sorry for bad english)
Hi, yes it will work for it too.
@@DigitalGojaUSA wow, thanks for the fast answer!!😀
Hi mr. I recently bought a canon a640. didn't came with ac charger. im clueless with digital camera equipment. any specific suggestions of ac adapters compatible with canon a640?
Hi, there should be some available on Amazon.
@@DigitalGojaUSA but I don't know specific ones designed for canon a640...any suggestions?
@@zulmakarnacha You can find many AC adapters for your camera on Amazon, please check them.
I need some tips for taking macro photos with a canon sx510 hs without a macro lens. Any tips wld b greatly appreciated. I have literally no experience with cameras or photography.
Hi, you should get some macro lenses with an adapter for it, that way it will be much easier as the lens by itself is very limited for macro.
@@DigitalGojaUSA wld uhave any particular recommendations??? Id like to keep it as affordable as possible. Its just for myself as a hobby
@@zachmikkablair9537 Hi, you would have to look for them on Amazon, we do not have a compatible one.
I have the sx530. What would you recommend for me to set the aperture at? 🙏
Hi, you could use Aperture Priority mode, set the aperture at f/3 or 4 and experiment with the shutter speed, that way you should get sharp and clear images.
@@DigitalGojaUSA thank you. Love all your vids. ❤😊
@@ancientknowledge525 Happy to help!
It's helpful 😊
Thank you, S Latthe. Glad that this video helped you out!
nice!
I'm using canon sx540 hs and the results is really bad on low light, can you please tell me good settings to get bokeh on low light?
Hi, unfortunately, it is very difficult to do it in low light conditions as this camera was not made for that.
How move the focus point on SX430 IS?
Hi, it only has center focusing so you cannot move the point.
Can you pls teach me how to lower the aperture to maximum because it is limited in my sx60 hs. Thanks
Hi John, you can see all the instructions here:
canoncanada.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/48404/~/setting-the-aperture-and-shutter-speed-%28powershot-sx60-hs%29
John - at maximum telephoto your widest aperture is 6.3 or 6.5. And your smallest aperture is 8. Anyway,to get it open a little bit more, sacrifice a TINY bit of telephoto. Have your camera on aperture priority and as you're peering through the viewfinder zoom out JUST A little - and watch your aperture open up to 5.6. You will see that you've only had to zoom out a fraction. Shoot on Manual - you can hop between shutter speed and aperture by pressing the delete button. Learn to do it by keeping your eye through the viewfinder and sliding your trigger finger up your cheek til you feel the button. Press it and the little green indicator will pop between the aperture reading and the shutter reading. You then use the knurled know between the zoom lever and the on button to change the chosen setting either up or down. I tend to leave my ISO on auto. If you still end up with a slightly dark photo your I-contrast in the menu brightens it up nicely. Meantime, do PRINT your manual out and bind it. Working through it with a pen in your hand solves a lot of problems.
Digital Goja y
Sir, i have 2 options in my budget Canon sx430 and sony h300. Which one is better?
It seems Sony has higher aperture but canon has less focal length. Please help me sir to choose a better one.
Hi, basically they are very similar, it all depends on your brand preference.
Thanxz
How to powershot in canon HD65
Also thanks in advance
Can you do this on a Canon PowerShot SX540 HS?
Hi, yes it can be done the same way.
how can i set the frame rate on the sx40
Hi, please make sure that the camera has the latest firmware update as you should be able to choose the fps in the options.
Nice
Sir can i put lense filter on my sx430?
Hello Rexell Andrei. The Powershot SX430 does not accept threaded filters. You could try looking for something like Cokin's Magne-fix filter adapter ring. They're available in different sizes and allow you to attach camera filters to threadless lenses. With that being said you have to be careful when using anything that attaches to the front making sure that it doesn't hinder the lens form moving in and out. Thanks for watching.
Hi great vid, but how do I change the focus manually? (Canon sx620 hs)
Thanks, dezzdraws. I just reviewed the manual, and it looks like Canon doesn't offer manual focus on the Powershot SX620hs. Thanks for watching!
@@DigitalGojaUSA oh that's bad. But thanks anyway for the super quick reply
You're welcome, dezzdraws! Glad to help out.
Can we shoot a video with blur background from sx540 powershot ? If yes then how ?
Hi, it cannot be done on a video, just for photos.
@@DigitalGojaUSA Thanks 😊
is it working in canon powershot g12? how? thanks
Hi, it should work the same way in all PowerShot cameras.
How to zoom and auto focus Canon Power Shot SX50 HS on Windy days please? Have to use auto as date and time needed only appears on this setting. Also do not see anything to take night photos and flash doesn't operate. Checked manual with various searches and no obvious solution. Be very grateful if you resolve this. Many thanks,
Hi, the time stamp will only appear in auto mode, for windy or cloudy days you can try to experiment with the exposure compensation but that will only work in manual mode. For photos during the night, you should raise the ISO and make sure that the flash is enabled.
@@DigitalGojaUSAHello, thank you. Good to know what I thought confirmed re date and time stamp. Be good to know how to use exposure compensation in manual mode please as I do not know about this this yet. Intend to watch more videos in future so very grateful. I am self taught on this camera so far and learning as I go. The manual is very long and detailed. I consulted that also and learned about focus lock on Zoom and how the green frame appears before shooting to let you know the subject is in focus, rather than after ,so not so hit and miss as with eye view display.Look forward to learning more.Great videos. Thank you.
@@sumina8653 We are happy to help and we wish you all the best in learning more about photography, practice makes perfect!
I have a powershot sx400is it's a different lay out can you help me
Hi, you can try to experiment with the aperture.
Digital Goja the problem is i don't know how to do that plzz help there is no settings I can only change iso and framerate and it doesn't have a dile either
Twichi E Hi, unfortunately, your camera is full auto so you cannot change the aperture, and this video is not applicable to it.
couldn't you use editing software as well take pixlr, where you can set the outer blur to wherever you want or blur the whole photo !
It can be done that way too, but the results will not be the same.
The result would actually be pretty terrible, the background blur is part of how camera lenses work, its important to know why it blurs and when..
Nice. I've this camera
Enjoy it!
thank you for video
Thank you for the support!
Welcome
Can you do this with a canon powershot sx420?
Hello Shanya Baker. All the same principles that we talk about that make it work on the camera used in the video could apply to Canon's Powershot SX420. Thanks for Watching!
Hello, how would this work for portrait photography for example?
I really want a superzoom camera (to photograph birds) but I'm afraid to lose quality 'cause of the small sensors (i also want to capture people/portrait)... and I also don't have a ton a money ahah. Please help!
Hello, Inês Lira. Totally understandable. Photography is an expensive hobby. You should be able to capture great portraits with this camera even with it's "smaller" image sensor. You just have to know it's limitations. If you are shooting outdoors in good light, you should receive some excellent results. Especially since you have the capability of recording the raw file. Now, If you wanted to do low light portraits with no flash, that's where you will be pushing the limits of the camera. With that being said, you can get into Canon's EOS rebel T7( DSLR with an APS-C sensor) with the 18-55mm kit lens, 75-300mm telephoto zoom, and the "nifty" 50mm F/1.8 for around the same price as the current Powershot SX70hs. It won't have as much magnification as the PowerShot but it's something to think about. Thanks for watching!
Can you blur the background while making videos and clicking photos on canon powershoot A2500
Thanku
Hi, unfortunately, it cannot be done while in video mode.
@@DigitalGojaUSA ok, that means I can blur background of photos but I can't see any blur background options , pls help me 😔
@@jasvindersingh5655 Hi, please follow the instructions that are shown in this video.
Thank you for this video! Do you sell new and refurbished cameras?
Hi Samantha, we only sell new cameras.
This camera cannon koun si wali model
Hello, Subhrajit Rout. This is the Canon Powershot SX60HS.
wishing you showed the exact steps...im not understanding how u got the grid to come up
Hi, you just need to raise the aperture for that.
Thank you for the great video although I didn't totally understand everything I'm new to this. I have the sx740 and I was wondering if you could give me a somewhat easy description of how to create a bokeh background in a video? Thank you in advance
You are welcome! I would recommend changing the video mode from auto to manual your camera and selecting the lowest number for your aperture value for the zoom position. This could be F/3.3 at the widest angle or 6.9 at the telephoto end. You can also try to keep your subject to camera distance as close as possible while keeping the background farther away. Thanks for watching!
@@DigitalGojaUSA Awesome Thank you so much!
You're welcome! Glad to help out.
Hi. What is the model of canon that you using in the video
I mean. What is the model are you using for the example with the cars? Cuz i was looking for a canon sx540hs that you can move the display but i cant find it.
Hi, it is the SX60 HS
I’m into toy photography and this will be my first camera to buy (Canon PowerShot SX530 HS) is this a good camera for toy photography? Thank you in advance.
Hi, it can work good for it, but you cannot get too close to them as you will need a better camera for macro shots.
Digital Goja I’m assuming the macro in the canon Powershot SX530 HS is not good for figures of 6 inches? If not what other cameras are good for this type of photography.
@@JM94_ Hi, any camera which allows you to change the lens and use a macro lens would be better, but it would cost a lot more.
Digital Goja I’m on a budget so I’ll go for the canon Powershot SX530 HS. I’ll take your word for it since you say it’s good for the toy photography (I’m a beginner by the way). But thank you for your help I really appreciate it.
@@JM94_ It will serve you very well for a start until you get to know the camera and all of its functions you will be able to take some great toy photos.
How do you move the focus zone ? Mine is in the center and cant move
Some cameras have only that focus point.
@@DigitalGojaUSA yes i know but i have the Sx60hs
@@nicolasjournel7968 Hi, please follow these instructions -
support-sg.canon-asia.com/contents/SG/EN/8202165900.html
Is canon sx540 will detect audio while taking a video?
Hi, Alex Antony! The SX540 has an internal mic that records audio automatically when video is recorded.
@@DigitalGojaUSA is this same facility will available sony hx300??
@@alxxantonie6173 Yes, it also has an internal mic.
How to blur a Canon camera sx620 hs
Hi, it should work the same as shown in this video.
How to switch focusing point in this camera
Hello, S Latthe. First, set the mode dial to Program (P). When you want to change the position of the focus point, first set the camera's AF mode to FlexiZone. Then press the AF-Frame selector button and use the dial to move the point. For more precise movements you can also use the cross keys (Up, down, left, right buttons). Thanks for watching!
What is minimum price for dslr
It depends if it is used or new, but you can find some used ones for $300 probably.
Which camera is this?
Please answer
It is the SX 540HS.
How do you move the frame?
Hi, it can only be done on some newer models.
Can this work on canon SX400 IS?
Hello, wi has can. Unfortunately, it will not work with the SX400IS. If you are looking to attach filters, you may want to look into ones that are magnetic.
Can you blur the background on a Canon Powershot SX170 IS ?
Hey Pk Rimon. It is possible. I would try the following:
- Set the camera to aperture priority or Manual and use the largest aperture setting possible (Smaller f/number i.e. 2.8)
- Set the camera to macro mode and get close to the subject.
- For portraits, try zooming the lens all the way in and get as close as you can to your subject
- Try to move your subject farther away from the background while keeping the camera to subject distance short.
Let me know how that works. Regards.
Sir.. Please will it work with a cannon power shot SX 10 IS
Hi, Adebanji Bankole! It should work for all PowerShot cameras.
@@DigitalGojaUSA sir I av tried it but I wasn't able to move the rectangle in the middle
You have to set the AF point to manual selection which Canon calls FlexiZone. To find out how to do that please refer to page 118 of your user manual.
@@DigitalGojaUSA sir.. After I have set the AF to flexizone how will I move the rectangle box in the middle
@@mashups1156 Hi, it cannot be moved, it will always stay at the center position.
How do you focus? which mode do you use for focusing?
Hi, this was done in manual mode.
@@DigitalGojaUSA can it be done on PowerShot sx500?
@@snehmense8930 It cannot be done on that camera.
How do you make the focus point change?
Hello, Remi VanFarowe. When you want to change the position of the focus point, first set the camera's AF mode to FlexiZone. Then press the AF-Frame selector button and use the dial to move the point. For more precise movements you can also use the cross keys (Up, down, left, right buttons). Thanks for watching!
You're welcome, Remi VanFarowe. We are glad to help!
Does it work on sony dsc hx 400 v?
Hi, this only works in PowerShot cameras, for your Sony you can try to experiment with the aperture.
@@DigitalGojaUSA Hello sir, please guide me to get the bokeh shots with my hx 400v and i also want to get a new camera .I never own a canon camera.Should I go with canon sx60 hs??
Hi, you should get a PowerShot camera, they are pretty easy to use.
I'm confused. Doesn't zooming in make the f-stop number higher? Why does that make the background more blurry?
Yes it does, and less light helps to achieve the blur effect.
This video has some nice drawings to explain it. Just moving closer decreases DOF too. ruclips.net/video/FJXPgoTBnMM/видео.html
How had you made your frame move which setting
It should work in movie mode.
Digital Goja how to open movie mode in Canon 420
Unfortunately, that camera does not have that option, we have used the SX540HS in this video.
Digital Goja is there any other feature to make photos blur
Digital Goja and sir please make a video on all features of canon sx 420
1 ) How to achieve blur background with
Canon EOS 1300D + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens ?
2 ) Is there will be any blurred background quality difference
between
Canon EOS 200D + 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens &
Canon EOS 1300D + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens ?
Thanks.
Hi Faiaz, for best results of blurred background you will need a prime lens like the 50mm, but you can try achieving it also with that lens by raising the aperture.
I have no idea what you’re talking about😵
It seems to me that in a real world example using this much zoom, you'd have to stand wayyyyyy back to get that kind of background blur.
Which is the best camera under 4lakh
Hi, please let us know about its worth in USD.
+Digital Goja around $9000 USD. “Lakh” is Indian
which is the best canon camera under 15000 BDT
Hi, you can find some point and shoot cameras for that amount.
If we zoom why aperture becomes less .
When you zoom the lens opening gets smaller as the mechanism moves and less light can reach the sensor.
Do i can? vedio blur in Canon SX570
Hello, Hemel Ahmed. It's possible. First, you should set your camera to manual and you want to make sure that you choose the widest aperture possible at the given lens position. Also, try to move your subject farther from the background and zoom in to give you that lens compression effect. Thanks for watching!
Why PowerShot SH70 Can not Pause record Video?
Hello CHHUN SOMBATTRA. Unfortunately, we don't have an answer of why but most hybrid stills cameras, whether it be a point-and-shoot, Mirrorless, or DSLR, can not pause while recording video. If you made a mistake you can easily delete the clip and keep only the files needed for your video. In addition, it's very easy to drop each clip into the timeline for editing. Thanks for watching!
How to use manual focus properly??
Always try to have the center in full focus when using it.
Digital Goja can you please make video on that
Hi, we will try to make one.
Need more tutorial for canon sx60hs
Thanks for your feedback S Latthe. We will take that into consideration for a future video. What are you most interested in learning about?
What camera are you using in this video?
Hello, Leonte Cristina. We are using the Canon Powershot SX60HS. Thanks for watching!
I have the same camera but how can he do that moving frame so he can focus on his subject? Please help me😢
Hi, which camera are you using?
Canon PowerShot Xs60 hs
@@laichiramirez9173 Hi, you can find the instructions here:
support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART116055
@@DigitalGojaUSA Thankyou so much! ❤
Podria explicar el mismo video pero en españo porque no entendi nada :(
Hi, unfortunately, all our videos are in English and we do not have the resources to make them in Spanish too.
Digital Goja Would you mind if I captioned the video to Spanish? I am fluent in both languages and I am willing to caption your videos.
Hello should this work for Canon S5 Is
Hello,
Al-Aqmar Mustafa. Yes, this would work for the Canon S5 IS too. Thanks for watching!
Thanks
You're welcome!
Umm, can you give me a step by step tutorial on how to do it??
I can't seem to figure it out....
Is it have cover
Hello, Amal Kunji. Could you give me a bit more information. I'm not sure that I understand what you are asking. Thanks. Take care.
I don't understand how to blur plz make a new video on cannon power shot sx 60 hs plz
Just lower the aperture of the lens and the background will be blurred.
Digital Goja how you do that?
bokehlicious
Can you blur while filming
Hi, you can experiment, the same as with photos as shown in this video.
but... can I do this on VIDEO MODE??? I'm guessing no... :/
Yes, you can do it the same way.
What's the name of the camera your using sir
Hello, Robert's Wildlife Videos and slideshows. We use the Canon 5D MK IV to record our videos. Thanks for watching!
@@DigitalGojaUSA I'm talking about the camera your using to take the photo in the video
Izzy was using the Canon Powershot SX60HS.