Well, for now, that's impossible unless they would add a second lens and sensor to the camera. The iPhone 7 and up (and Galaxy Note) use their dual cameras to generate a depth map (3D), and then they apply the effect based on the information from that map. That's a much more sophisticated way of mimicking bokeh than what can be done with software from a single 2D photo.
wasn't there a forgotten Panasonic 3D lens for M4/3? perhaps that can be a possible alternative to explore further with some computer software update to make it work. :-D
That's because it doesn't do depth detection, but face detection
Matter of opinion. Same article:
There's no reason why a camera or post-processing software couldn't be programmed to do exactly that.
The camera already records the f stop used and can manage focus depth (the E-M1 has a focus limiter), so it wouldn't be that much of a stretch for a setting to be invoked that adds blur to anything beyond a certain distance when using maximum aperture.
We already have focus stacking to maximise depth of field, so doing the opposite is not inconceivable. Mind you, it would be intolerable for FF aficionados, as that would put another nail in their FF is better coffin.
There's no reason why a camera or post-processing software couldn't be programmed to do exactly that.
The camera already records the f stop used and can manage focus depth (the E-M1 has a focus limiter), so it wouldn't be that much of a stretch for a setting to be invoked that adds blur to anything beyond a certain distance when using maximum aperture.
We already have focus stacking to maximise depth of field, so doing the opposite is not inconceivable. Mind you, it would be intolerable for FF aficionados, as that would put another nail in their FF is better coffin.
Good thinking!
You don't need sensor shift. The camera can already determine focus depth through the AF limiter control.Good thinking!
I'm not sure though if Olympus would be willing to offer a faux bokeh mode.. firstly because it might be beneath them as an optical company, and secondly, they've just introduced a line of pricey f/1.2 lenses! When phone cameras are offering more glorious bokeh than the typical M43 kit though, they may have to give in to market forces. Sensor shift would be a great way to collect 3D info, if it can be done quickly enough.
There's no reason why a camera or post-processing software couldn't be programmed to do exactly that.
The camera already records the f stop used and can manage focus depth (the E-M1 has a focus limiter), so it wouldn't be that much of a stretch for a setting to be invoked that adds blur to anything beyond a certain distance when using maximum aperture.
We already have focus stacking to maximise depth of field, so doing the opposite is not inconceivable. Mind you, it would be intolerable for FF aficionados, as that would put another nail in their FF is better coffin.
You don't need sensor shift. The camera can already determine focus depth through the AF limiter control.Good thinking!
I'm not sure though if Olympus would be willing to offer a faux bokeh mode.. firstly because it might be beneath them as an optical company, and secondly, they've just introduced a line of pricey f/1.2 lenses! When phone cameras are offering more glorious bokeh than the typical M43 kit though, they may have to give in to market forces. Sensor shift would be a great way to collect 3D info, if it can be done quickly enough.
All the camera would need to know is what type of scene you're shooting. Tell it that you're shooting portraits and it can then determine what needs to be done.
Whether this is actually done in-camera or via software such a OV3 is a different matter. The data will be recorded in the image for either to be able to output an appropriate result.
I don't see how, but the question is not how far the lens was focused but what the distance of every pixel in the image is.
Some apps and cameras use face recognition to isolate the main subject, then blur the rest, but the results are mediocre compared to technologies that use depth information to determine the required blur.
