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Old 11-15-2008, 12:47 AM
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Default Help With Bokeh for Portraits

I am really trying to learn the style of Bokeh. Today I used a doll as practice and went thru all of my settings in my camera to blur out the background which it worked I was so happy. Here comes the issue, Now when I used my little models aka my children using the same settings I did for the doll I didnt accomplish anything but blurry little kids....
I am using a sony dsc-h3 and know it can be mastered because I have researched others who own the same little camera who have wonderful pictures up on flickr...
I also ordered a 58mm lens tele lens for my camera. I dont know what I am doing wrong does anybody have any tips to offer.
These are the features on my camera...
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent : 38 - 380 mm

Aperture Range : Auto, (f3.5-f10.0)

Digital Zoom : 0-2.0X (Precision)

Exposure Compensation : ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Step Increments

Face Detection : Yes

Focal Length : 6.3 - 63 mm

Focus : 9 Area Multi-Point AF, Monitoring AF

ISO : Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Macro Mode : Yes

Optical Zoom : 10X

Shutter Speed : Auto( 1/2000 - 1/4 ) / Program auto( 1/2000 - 1 ) / Manual( 1/2000 - 30 )

Smart Zoom® Technology : Up to 12X (5MP), 15X (3MP), 17X (16:9 2MP) 51X (VGA Resolution)4

Total Zoom : 20X

Thanks So Much....
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