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Can I get a shallow DOF using a kit lens? [duplicate]
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How can I get dramatic shallow DOF with a kit lens?
Is it possible to generate shallow DOF with a "kit" lens, and how?
In my case, I have the Nikon D7000 with the 18-105mm f/...
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How to focus on object and blur the background? [duplicate]
How can I take the photo with the focus on the main object and blurred background using the Nikon D5100? What kind of mode and settings I should use? Thanks.
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Why does the 55-250mm blur the background nicely and easily while the 18-55 does not? [duplicate]
I have a Canon 700D and I am new to photography (around 1 month). I got two kit lenses with my camera - the 18-55mm and 55-250mm. I usually use the 18-55mm lens as most of photography I have yet done ...
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How to get shallow depth of field with canon 550d and kit lens 18-55mm [duplicate]
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How can I get dramatic shallow DOF with a kit lens?
I've just got a new canon 550d with kit lens. Until now I've had a point and shoot camera , and I don't have any experience ...
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How to choose a lens to get a shallow DOF effect? [duplicate]
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Can I get a shallow DOF using a kit lens?
Help with getting bokeh effect.
I'm an amateur photographer, just getting into photography. I read some things about lens but I ...
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How go get blurred background with Nikon D5600 using 18-140mm lens? [duplicate]
I am very new to photography and just got my new camera, read up on all tutorials on how to take great pictures but...
I was trying to get a good portrait of a person while blurring the background. I ...
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blurred background effect with my canon eos 70d with 18-55 mm lens [duplicate]
How do I take a picture with a blurred background with my canon eos 70D using the 18-55 mm lens
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How to get a blurred background using a Canon 18-55 STM lens? [duplicate]
I'm totally new to photography and need your help.
I've read much about ISO, Aperture and Shutter speed. I know to get a blurred backround: use a wide aperture. Also I know the distance between ...
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Soft Backgrounds [duplicate]
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I'm planning on taking Christmas cards with my dog and self in focus with the Christmas tree and lights blurred out in the ...
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Is it worth getting 50mm lens when I have Nikkor 15-35mm for portraits & "Bokeh" effect? [duplicate]
As I know 15-35mm lens is a good prime all rounder, but from what I have seen in photo examples and youtube videos for portraits (full body person) it's better to have a 50mm lens.
It's also a very ...
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Zoom, Aperture size and focal length [duplicate]
I am very new to photography and have been working my way through a few books and magazines trying to learn how to use my camera more effectively.
I keep getting stuck on the differences between the ...
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Should I use my kit lens at max aperture or max zoom for shallow depth of field? [duplicate]
I have the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g vrii lens using it on the D3300. I have been trying to create some bokeh effect using this lens (I know it isn't a great lens for bokeh). The thing I was wondering ...
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How do I limit depth of field with a kit lens? [duplicate]
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How can I get dramatic shallow DOF with a kit lens?
I am trying to create the kind of photos seen photographyblogger with a kit lens on the Nikon d3000 and I currently can't ...
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Do I have to buy a 35/1.8 to get background blur or can I use the kit lens? [duplicate]
I have a Nikkon D3200 and it comes with a 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Auto Focus-S DX VR NIKKOR Zoom Lens.
I read that before I purchase a 35mm prime lens, I should set my lens to 35mm and then take pictures ...
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How can I get a blurred background with a kit lens? [duplicate]
How can I take a image with blur background? I am a new photographer but its no my profession, its my passion. If someone know about this then tell me.
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