Kodak 35 mm Camera User Manual
KODAK Self-Teaching Guide to Using an Adjustable 35 mm Camera
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EXERCISE #4
Sometimes it is nice to have the background out of focus. For instance, take a picture of a
flower blossom that stands high enough off the ground so that you can see both the blossom
and a background scene when you look through the camera. Take the picture about two feet
from the blossom. For this exercise set the lens opening at f/2.8 and the shutter speed at 250
(or as fast a shutter speed as your camera will allow). Set your focus for the exact distance
between the flower and your camera. Measure the distance.
flower blossom that stands high enough off the ground so that you can see both the blossom
and a background scene when you look through the camera. Take the picture about two feet
from the blossom. For this exercise set the lens opening at f/2.8 and the shutter speed at 250
(or as fast a shutter speed as your camera will allow). Set your focus for the exact distance
between the flower and your camera. Measure the distance.
(Put your example here.)
Result: The flower blossom will be sharp but the background will be fuzzy, making the
blossom stand out.
blossom stand out.