I still don't understand how it works. how does cutting a shape out in front of the lens make all the background lights that would have probably just have been orbs turn into the shapes???
It's spelled "boke" (from ボケ) but we write "bokeh" to show how it's pronounced: "bow-keh," not "bow-kee." Anyway, you can still do this on non-prime lenses. On a telephoto lens (I have the Nikkor 55-200mm) your aperture will not need to be as wide, just zoom in more.
If you have a 18-55mm lens, then you need to make the hole smaller: I found an equation, I don't remember where but your focal length (55) divided by the aperture (5.6) = size of the hole. Basically, make a REALLY small opening.
@RevoltPK You could try having an object close to the camera an focus there.The lights need to be far from that.That will probably do it.I've never had a compact though so I'm really not sure..
@BryantTruong So I have a kit lens for a Canon. 18-55mm EF-S F/3.5-5.6 When you make the heart cut out thing and put it over the lens, I look through the viewfinder and everything is black (because of the cardboard) besides a heart shape. I don't get how you make it not like that. Help?
@iminlikewithlost You need a lens that can open very wide. Perhaps something under F/2.0 The 35mm and 50mm primes are great lenses to use for this project. Anything with with higher F stops won't yield these results.
@babysmellz a lens without a MF ring will be more difficult, but doable, try holding down the AF button on something either far away from what you want to create bokeh of OR on something close up from what you want to create bokeh of. It helps to focus on a subject that is distant from the item(s) you want to create bokeh of. Hope that helps!
Hi! I need your help! Please! I did everything you say in this video but I still ca't do the effect! I don't see my cutout shape, I'm blurring the image , but nothing! I'm using Lumix DMC - FZ30. My lens is 35mm.
The shape should be about 2-2.5cm (diameter) for a 50mm lens. I tried making the same size shape for a 35mm lens and got a bit of vignetting, thus had to increase the size to 3-3.25cm (diameter) When you look into your viewfinder, you should not be able to see the shape of your cutout at all (make sure you're at the lowest aperture) Good luck!
I still don't understand how it works. how does cutting a shape out in front of the lens make all the background lights that would have probably just have been orbs turn into the shapes???
misskity6 2 weeks ago
It's spelled "boke" (from ボケ) but we write "bokeh" to show how it's pronounced: "bow-keh," not "bow-kee." Anyway, you can still do this on non-prime lenses. On a telephoto lens (I have the Nikkor 55-200mm) your aperture will not need to be as wide, just zoom in more.
If you have a 18-55mm lens, then you need to make the hole smaller: I found an equation, I don't remember where but your focal length (55) divided by the aperture (5.6) = size of the hole. Basically, make a REALLY small opening.
Destinatious 1 month ago
Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. We embedded your video on our blog post about DIY Bokeh, thank you!
momswhoclick 2 months ago
do i have a chance of doing this with a compact camera? (fujifilm finepix ax280) :(
RevoltPK 1 year ago
@RevoltPK You could try having an object close to the camera an focus there.The lights need to be far from that.That will probably do it.I've never had a compact though so I'm really not sure..
HeartYukitty 10 months ago
can it be any kind of camera ? and then use iso?
Em0cuti3 1 year ago
can i Do this with a 22.5mm lens?
themultixhulio 1 year ago
@BryantTruong So I have a kit lens for a Canon. 18-55mm EF-S F/3.5-5.6 When you make the heart cut out thing and put it over the lens, I look through the viewfinder and everything is black (because of the cardboard) besides a heart shape. I don't get how you make it not like that. Help?
iminlikewithlost 1 year ago
@iminlikewithlost You need a lens that can open very wide. Perhaps something under F/2.0 The 35mm and 50mm primes are great lenses to use for this project. Anything with with higher F stops won't yield these results.
BryantTruong 1 year ago
@BryantTruong So it won't work with my Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6?? how pity >.<
LiliumCrystal 2 months ago
@LiliumCrystal Yes it will; just cut the shape much smaller. :)
Destinatious 1 month ago
@iminlikewithlost Try cutting the Bokeh shape larger so that it will allow more light into the lens.
YourPhotoFix 1 year ago
can you use a digitalcamera??
AlaFanny 1 year ago
@AlaFanny Yes, but are in the realm of digital cameras there are different kinds. Point and Shoots, Bridge Cameras, and SLRs which this is aimed at.
YourPhotoFix 1 year ago
can I take night portrait pics with that butterfly cut out?
hihidemon 1 year ago
@hihidemon Yes you can! just turn up the iso/ lower shutter speeds or use flash... street lamps are great to have in the backgrounds. Try it out!
BryantTruong 1 year ago
What's that song?
Vyzer 1 year ago
i found this helpful. however, i dont have an adjustable lense so i was wondering how do i do this without a lens you can focus/ unfocus?
babysmellz 1 year ago
@babysmellz a lens without a MF ring will be more difficult, but doable, try holding down the AF button on something either far away from what you want to create bokeh of OR on something close up from what you want to create bokeh of. It helps to focus on a subject that is distant from the item(s) you want to create bokeh of. Hope that helps!
BryantTruong 1 year ago
i like that cut out :] how big should i make the shape for a 35mm lens?
russellskates 1 year ago
@russellskates Try making the diameter of your shape around 3-3.25cm. This will reduce the vignetting
BryantTruong 1 year ago
Does it work just as well with white cardboard paper? :)
rosasvart92 1 year ago
@rosasvart92 to my knowledge, you should have a material that does not transfer light through. So yes if your white cardboard stock is thick enough!
BryantTruong 1 year ago
Hi! I need your help! Please! I did everything you say in this video but I still ca't do the effect! I don't see my cutout shape, I'm blurring the image , but nothing! I'm using Lumix DMC - FZ30. My lens is 35mm.
Please help me! :(
xoxodessitoo 1 year ago
funny title :-)
DIY Heart sounds like die hard :-)
1982renton 1 year ago
how big should u make the shape ? When I put the shape over my lens, should I see the complete shape or part or it ? Thanks
Quynh20186 1 year ago
The shape should be about 2-2.5cm (diameter) for a 50mm lens. I tried making the same size shape for a 35mm lens and got a bit of vignetting, thus had to increase the size to 3-3.25cm (diameter) When you look into your viewfinder, you should not be able to see the shape of your cutout at all (make sure you're at the lowest aperture) Good luck!
BryantTruong 1 year ago