topic DSC - HX400V - Depth of Field in Cyber-shot compact cameras

DSC - HX400V - Depth of Field

Dunworkin — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 14:23:15 GMT

Hi All - Can anyone 'lead me by the nose' re settings for DoF Although I've had this camera for some time I have rarely ventured beyond any of the auto settings...... but am really struggling with the whole DoF process. So.....

1) I reset camera to original/factory state because I thought that I may have entered settings at sometime that could interfere with DoF process.

2) Viewed full PDF Manual and various/numerous online articles but am no nearer a solution other than...

3) Used Aperture Priority setting and wide range of f-settings and adjusted focus, but at no time is Dof visible prior to shooting (or afterwards!) making it impossible to create the images I want.

4) Tried Manual and Shutter options (as much out of desperation as any other reason).

Any suggestions that may help will be much appreciated.

Kind Regards

Dunworkin

Re: DSC - HX400V - Depth of Field

Pascale_F — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:26:53 GMT

Hi Dunworkin,

I'm just going to try to find some answers for you. In the meantime, maybe someone else in the community might have some ideas.

Thanks,

Pascale

Re: DSC - HX400V - Depth of Field

Dunworkin — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 23:32:46 GMT

Thank you Pascale - Any input appreciated. Must be an age thing!! I'm really struggling with what should (Ithink) be a fairly straightforward process......

Re: DSC - HX400V - Depth of Field

Win_88 — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 15:07:11 GMT

Hi Dunworkin,

I took a look at the guide but only found it's possible using Aperture priority mode: https://helpguide.sony.net/gbmig/45306861/v1/en/contents/TP0000518202.html

Win_88

Re: DSC - HX400V - Depth of Field

Dunworkin — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 06:01:20 GMT

Hi Both - Thank you for you responses. I'm still working on this. I have made some small progress using Aperture setting but results are a bit hit and miss. I will post again as (hopefully) things improve and I achieve the results I want.

Thanks again for your input.

Kindest Regards

Dunworkin