How to blur the background of a photo (EOS M)

REFERENCE

1.The further the distance between the subject and background, the better.

The further the distance between the subject and background, the more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand out better in front of a plain, dark background.

2.Use a telephoto lens.

If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.

3. When shooting a person, focus on their face.

Check that the AF point covering the face turns green.

I. Use Creative Auto mode.

In the [ ] mode, you can easily blur the background, change the drive mode or control the firing of an attached Speedlite flash. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the < > mode.

2. Turn the Mode Dial to < >.

3. Select [ ] on the screen.

4. Press the </SET> button, then select [Backgnd:Blurred <-> Sharp].

When using Quick Control, you can check the results as you change the setting.

NOTE

If you change the shooting mode or set the power to <OFF>, the functions you have set on this screen will revert to their default setting. However, the AF method, image-recording quality, self-timer and remote control settings will be retained. With Creative Zone modes that allow the use of creative filters, the creative filter settings will be retained as well.

II. Use Portrait mode.

In the [ ] mode, you can blur the background to make the person stand out better. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer.

2. Turn the Mode Dial to < >.

3. Select [ ] on the screen.

NOTE

• The default setting is [ ] (continuous shooting). If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to obtain different poses and facial expressions (max. approx. 4.3 shots/sec.).
• Using the Speedlite 90EX or similar flash in Portrait mode is recommended.