The iA Plus mode lets users adjust the defocusing area in the background, exposure compensation and white balance for more flexible control.

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Persistent tap-to-track also adjusts the camera exposure depending on any movement, helping avoid under- or over-exposure of the image's subject or background.

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The result is expressive background defocusing and sophisticated bokeh, plus the flexibility to use short, blur-free exposure times in low light.

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