66Playback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting M e n uAccessoriesAppendixIndexPModeTv,Av, M , C1, a n d C2 M o d eBefore U s eBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto M o d e /Hybrid Auto M o d eOther Shooting M o d e sShooting with a Soft Focus EffectStill Images MoviesThis function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter wereattached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.1 Choose [ ].z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects(Creative Filters)” (= 62) and choose[ ].2 Choose an effect level.z Turn the [ ] dial to choose an effectlevel.z A preview is shown of how your shot willlook with the effect applied.3 Shoot.● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain thedesired results.Making Subjects Stand Out(Background Defocus)Still Images MoviesYou can shoot subjects so that they stand out from the background.Two consecutive images are captured with settings optimized forbackground defocus. The background is defocused through lens effectsand subject- and scene-based image processing.1 Choose [ ].z Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects(Creative Filters)” (= 62) and choose[ ].2 Shoot.z Hold the camera steady as you shoot.Two consecutive images are capturedwhen you press the shutter button all theway down.z A blinking [ ] icon indicates that theimages could not be processed.● Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may preventyou from obtaining the desired results.● For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to thesubject, and ensure ample distance between the subject andbackground.● There may be a delay after shooting before you can shoot again.● To adjust the effect level, turn the [ ] dial.
