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Canon PowerShot S1 IS
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how do I take photos with background blurry and subject focused

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts
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Though many digital point and shoots offer a "preset" for this, the effect is accomplished using the manual aperture setting to alter the depth of field. Opening it up wide open will allow for a shorter depth of field and as such, will create a blurred background.
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