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Olympus E-PL8 — Settings for Bokeh Photography
Here are the recommended camera settings for bokeh photography with the Olympus E-PL8. These general values work as a great starting point — for settings tailored to your specific gear, try the wizard.
Recommended Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO | 100–400 |
| Aperture | f/1.4 – f/2.8 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/125s – 1/500s |
| White Balance | Auto / Daylight |
| Focus Mode | Single AF, Eye Detection |
Tips for Your Camera
- Your Olympus E-PL8 has a 2x crop sensor. For stronger background blur, use your longest focal length and move closer to your subject.
These values are general recommendations. The wizard gives you values optimized for your Olympus E-PL8 and lens — plus step-by-step menu paths.
Camera-Specific Tips
- The Olympus E-PL8 features a tilting touchscreen, making it easy to shoot from low or high angles. Use this to your advantage for creative compositions without awkward body positions.
- Activate Focus Peaking on the Olympus E-PL8 to assist with manual focusing. This feature highlights the in-focus areas in the viewfinder, helping you achieve sharp focus, especially useful in portrait and bokeh shots.
- The Olympus E-PL8's Super Control Panel gives you quick access to essential settings without diving into menus. Customize it to display your most-used settings for faster adjustments during a shoot.
Get Camera-Specific Guidance
These are general recommendations for this scene. The wizard can show you exactly where to find each setting in your camera’s menu system, plus values optimized for your specific gear.
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Get settings tailored to your Olympus E-PL8 for bokeh photography — including menu paths and lens tips.