Comments on: Bokeh — 6 Tips On How To Create The Soft Dreamy Effect

By: Aysha

Aysha — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:48:55 +0000

I once make a Bokeh by taking a picture through a window with dew drops on it. It’s only 2 colored but it looks like what other Bokehs would look like.

By: Nadia

Nadia — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:11:28 +0000

Hi, can this be done if you’re not using a SLR?

By: rond

rond — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:09:10 +0000

there always no different to create bokeh in post processing and using digital camera … just for share here http://photograpyreview.blogspot.com/2012/02/create-bokeh-effect-using-photoshop.html

By: flongss

flongss — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:21:11 +0000

im using a digital cam with an auto focus setting built in. can i still capture bokeh?

By: Shivanand Sharma

Shivanand Sharma — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:48:37 +0000

No, they only matter in auto focus mode (as per my camera).

By: adam

adam — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:23:11 +0000

shiva,

are the focus points in the viewfinder useful during manual focus?

By: Shivanand Sharma

Shivanand Sharma — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:33:22 +0000

@adam: Try AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D IF or AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G. A defocus control is desirable. These lenses would burn a hole in my pocket. But I know they are worth it. Pls check compatibility with your camera too.

By: adam

adam — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:26:45 +0000

shiva,

thanks heaps.i will try it out.
what nikkor lens would you recommend to acheive good bokeh? the series E is about 20+ years old.is that good enough to achieve dramatic bokeh?

By: Shivanand Sharma

Shivanand Sharma — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:15:36 +0000

@adam:zoom right in and go as close to the subject as you can. Flash isn’t recommended, let there be ambient light and the background that you are trying to create a bokeh out of must be as far from the subject as possible (and also illuminated). Lighting works best for bokeh during night times. Aperture must be wide open (I believe f-3.5 for your lens). Still I’d not expect a dramatic boken from this lens. Nevertheless, give it a try. Post here whatever result you get.

By: adam

adam — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:05:32 +0000

im using a nikkor 18-105 and a series E 50mm nikkon lens.
settings is on aperture mode..with a low iso around 200-400 as i am trying to avoid noise.
the flash i am using is the built in flash on a d90. i have just started photography for about a year..and im just not too sure if i can use a built in flash to achieve bokeh in a pitch black situation.please do help me through a proper technique to achieve bokeh during dark nights..and very less light to illuminate subject.

By: Shivanand Sharma

Shivanand Sharma — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:33:49 +0000

In reply to adam. @adam: what lens, camera and settings have you been using?

By: adam

adam — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:59:10 +0000

Hi, i was wondering, and ive tried and failed.can i achieve bokeh in night photography by using a built in flash.if not what are the ways to get a good image of a subject with bokeh in the background without flash?

By: Onil Navarroza

Onil Navarroza — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:37:55 +0000

Hi!

You have provided a great tip on creating a bokeh.
I would like to know how to create a bokeh using Samsung EX1? I have read that this compact camera can do a bokeh effect but I just can’t figure out how.

I hope you can help me with this. Thank you very much!