bokeh

noun

bo·keh ˈbō-kā

-kə

: the blurred quality or effect seen in the out-of-focus portion of a photograph taken with a narrow depth of field

Good bokeh is smooth and pleasing, whereas bad bokeh produces a jagged and discordant effect. … The quality of bokeh is largely dependent on the construction of the lens. For this reason, lenses that provide high-quality bokeh are prized.—

Harold Davis

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The detail captured in the flowers, alongside the natural bokeh effect (without portrait mode) made for a nice snap below without much effort. —

Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 This crisp detailed shot with vibrant colors and a slight bokeh shows off the capable main camera. —

Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2024 Features for Advanced Users Too Expert-level cinematographers may turn up their noses at entry features like the bokeh button and in-camera color profiles, but the ZV-E10 II has plenty to offer those with advanced skill sets. —

Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 10 July 2024 Photographers don't always associate an f/4.5-6.3 optical formula with blurred backgrounds, but the 50-300mm is capable of rendering some bokeh in the right situations. —

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