Bokeh Query

Chr1st0ph3r · 12-23-2008, 02:52 AM

Is the bokeh to "flat"?

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HowLowCanYaGo · 12-23-2008, 12:14 PM

The bokeh is basic, but that's not a bad thing. The next problem is that your subject doesn't seem to be entirely in focus. That's probably due to the fact of a 300mm being shot at 1/200th- I'm guessing it was handheld.

res3567 · 12-23-2008, 09:52 PM

The bokeh is perfect. There is nothing in the background that distracts from that beutifull baby's face.

J.Scott · 12-24-2008, 03:27 AM

There is nothing wrong with the bokeh.

Syb · 12-24-2008, 03:55 AM

This is great. I love the bokeh to be very creamy and soft, especially for facial portraits where everything else would distract. Bokeh creates the colours to make the picture warmer. That is why I prefer the FA*85 over the 77Ltd. Remember, if you do not like the bokeh yourself, you could close the aperture a little further. Two or three stops will give more detail in the background. A very soft bokeh is great to start with. Then, stopping down will bring you the balance you're looking for.

Chr1st0ph3r · 12-24-2008, 04:04 AM

Thanks for the tips everyone. Syb i've noted the f-stop tweak...thank you.

12-23-2008, 02:52 AM	#1
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12-23-2008, 12:14 PM	#2
HowLowCanYaGo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 243	The bokeh is basic, but that's not a bad thing. The next problem is that your subject doesn't seem to be entirely in focus. That's probably due to the fact of a 300mm being shot at 1/200th- I'm guessing it was handheld.

12-23-2008, 09:52 PM	#3
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	The bokeh is perfect. There is nothing in the background that distracts from that beutifull baby's face.

12-24-2008, 03:27 AM	#4
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	There is nothing wrong with the bokeh.

12-24-2008, 03:55 AM	#5
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	This is great. I love the bokeh to be very creamy and soft, especially for facial portraits where everything else would distract. Bokeh creates the colours to make the picture warmer. That is why I prefer the FA*85 over the 77Ltd. Remember, if you do not like the bokeh yourself, you could close the aperture a little further. Two or three stops will give more detail in the background. A very soft bokeh is great to start with. Then, stopping down will bring you the balance you're looking for.

12-24-2008, 04:04 AM	#6
Chr1st0ph3r New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 20 Original Poster	Thanks for the tips everyone. Syb i've noted the f-stop tweak...thank you.