help with S-30 depth of field?

[jackthedog]

As a new enthusiast with my S-30, I've wanted to throw backgrounds out of focus (control depth of field) by using a larger aperature (smaller setting). However my best efforts don't produce very dramatic effects. Someone told me that digital camera's generally don't have as strong of a control over depth of field compared to film camera's. . .I don't know, but I'd really appreciate any suggestions or advice on how to produce a more "blurred" background with my S-30.
Thanks!

[gcogger]

Try zooming in as much as possible. This has an even greater effect than aperture.

If you go to http://www.dofmaster.com you can download a handy DOF calculator that works for the S30. You can even print out a calculator to carry around...

[Ankit]

Hi there
I am too wondering about increaseing field/depth of view.
I got a Canon A40, and still trying to get information about Wide angle Lens for preparing Indoor 360 Degree Panormas.
Hope somebody throw light

[JohnnyE]

I found this site very useful for the basics of controlling depth of field: http://www.shortcourses.com/using/sharphess/chapter2.htm#Controlling%20Depth%20of%20Field. I hope it helps!

[grislybear5]

Hi GCogger

You suggested to zoom right in. Just wanted to confirm that S30 only zooms to optical x3 but digital x10. Do you mean zoom in optically or digitally? I know digital zoom often results in grainy photos.

Sorry for the duh question. I am a newbee and try to get my head around photography. Thanks.

Grisly

[ruby]

If you use an adapter and a macro lens you can really blur the background but then your stuck photographing small items.