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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Similarly, a client who is bored or restless may avoid eye contact by gazing past you, defocusing, or glancing around the room.

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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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Similarly, a colleague who is bored or restless may avoid eye contact by gazing past you, defocusing, or glancing around the room.

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And while Life is completely defocusing all volume related business such as PCR QPCR and cell sciences, they are also focusing on making less money.

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