I have another question in reference to Depth of Field, where you can focus on one object while the background behind that object is sort of blurry.
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Excellent question. Bridge cameras such as this one have a very small sensor compared to standard DSLRs such as the K5 or K50. This allows them to have much smaller lenses and large zoom range. However there two drawbracks. The first is more noise due to the much smaller sensor size. The second result is very large depths of field. When taking pictures of close up objects such as insects or single flowers on a plant, this is an advantage. However if you are trying to take a portrait of someone, the sharp background will be a distraction. I usually use photoshop to blur the background with this camera as I have not found a way to vary the aperature setting to minimize the depth of field. Excellent question. Bridge cameras such as this one have a very small sensor compared to standard DSLRs such as the K5 or K50. This allows them to have much smaller lenses and large zoom range. However there two drawbracks. The first is more noise due to the much smaller sensor size. The second result is very large depths of field. When taking pictures of close up objects such as insects or single flowers on a plant, this is an advantage. However if you are trying to take a portrait of someone, the sharp background will be a distraction. I usually use photoshop to blur the background with... » Read More Excellent question. Bridge cameras such as this one have a very small sensor compared to standard DSLRs such as the K5 or K50. This allows them to have much smaller lenses and large zoom range. However there two drawbracks. The first is more noise due to the much smaller sensor size. The second result is very large depths of field. When taking pictures of close up objects such as insects or single flowers on a plant, this is an advantage. However if you are trying to take a portrait of someone, the sharp background will be a distraction. I usually use photoshop to blur the background with this camera as I have not found a way to vary the aperature setting to minimize the depth of field. « Show Less
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I do it using manual focus fur changing focal point of objects that are similar in distance and/size but spot focus can be used for taking an object at one distance while obscuring others at different distances. The effect isn't as dramatic as manual focus but it does do its job of attracting the eye to the object you want to be the main focal point to when looking at prints or on-screen
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Excellent question. Bridge cameras such as this one have a very small sensor compared to standard DSLRs such as the K5 or K50. This allows them to have much smaller lenses and large zoom range. However there two drawbracks. The first is more noise due to the much smaller sensor size. The second result is very large depths of field. When taking pictures of close up objects such as insects or single flowers on a plant, this is an advantage. However if you are trying to take a portrait of someone, the sharp background will be a distraction. I usually use photoshop to blur the background with this camera as I have not found a way to vary the aperature setting to minimize the depth of field.
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I second guessed myself as well in the beginning. The lens has a pretty long manual throw. i.e. it takes some big turns to get things into focus manually. Keep trying and it should eventually get things into focus.
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This is not a fixed focus lense. You can vary the distance from screen then focus lense to clear image. The focus distance is limited but you don"t need much to clear the image. I hope this answers your question. I do enjoy the projector, well made and high quality overall.
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No it is just supposed to allow you to have a wider field of view. It looks fish eye-like. In my opinion it makes the images look blurry and actually reduces the quality.
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The image should not be blurry. Have you checked to make sure there is nothing on the viewfinder area...there is a red dial that can change the focus but i wouldn't think it would be blurry even if that was off slightly.
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If the background is in sharp and your subject, which is in motion, is blurry, then you probably are not panning as you shoot. Are you keeping the camera still? Instead, try following the subject as you shoot. If you do that properly, your subject will be sharp and the background will be blurry, which is a nice effect.Also, a faster shutter speed will help.
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It's the lens. If you shoot wide open you get a beautiful effect in the out of focus areas. You just have to be careful to focus carefully on what you want in focus. The depth of field at f1.2 or f1.4 is very shallow.
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You must be very close to the object, like almost touching it to be in focus.
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It is focused. I found the magnification to be pretty good and clear for such an inexpensive price. The only thing that I am disappointed with is that with normal use, it seems to pick up a lot of scratches and smudges easily, like the material is too soft.
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As far as I know, there's no focus adjust. It's auto-focus, and everything in the FOV appears in focus all the time. I've never seen anything be out of focus.
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There is a focus ring on the scope but it's not as crystal clear as I had hoped for. A little blurry but still functionable
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Yes. I just tried it. You can also focus with the ND side to side switch. Also, like ryuxis stated, the zoom is considerably slower.
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Yes you can also use a manual focus. it isn't something that I would use but it is there
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You have to have the object almost touch the lens in order to focus and you can only use 1 loupe at a time, because the object is so close.
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You have to focus by moving the camera back and forth. Focus ring doesn't work. Also have to get close to object.
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I have a android version phone. i can focus in but the picture gets fuzzy the bigger you make.I have 2 swanndvr and 1 nightowldvr. I don't like the Nightowl.
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On most cameras, if you shoot in 'portrait' mode it automatically focuses on the subject to the exclusion of the background. This causes the eye to concentrate on the subject. I am making an assumption here as I am looking to purchase one of these cameras soon but this is the case with all my other cameras. Give 'portrait' mode a try in other situations once in a while too. It produces some iinteresting results. Good shooting.