Sony Global - Focus

Focusing on a specific point to make a dish more appealing

E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (SEL18200), 79mm (35mm equivalent), 0.5 sec., F5.6, ISO100

E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SELP1650), 30mm (35mm equivalent), 1/80 sec., F3.5, ISO100

Recommended settings

Shooting Mode : Aperture Priority Drive Mode: Single Shooting Focus Mode: AF-S Focus Area: Flexible Spot Face Detection: Off Aperture Value : As small a value as possible Shutter Speed: Set to any speed

Setting tips

Set Focus Mode to AF-S. For Focus Area, choose Flexible Spot, which allows you to choose a specific point of focus within the frame. A small aperture value (wide aperture opening) defocuses the foreground and background to give the resulting picture a soft look.

Shooting tips

A location by a window is a perfect shooting spot. The bright light coming through the window enhances the visual appeal of the dish. For a photo of a soft mood with delicately defocused background, use a macro lens or telephoto lens.