I am a novice photographer and bought a Nikon D5100 kit lens of 18-55mm. I wanted to take pictures with a blurred background effect, but I couldn’t get it.

Let me answer your first question first, how to use the 18-55 standard variable to take photos with a blurred effect.

1. In the camera settings, change the focus mode to single-point focus, that is, you can freely change the position of the focus point in the viewfinder through the cross button on the back

2. Select shooting Object (preferably still life, landscape can only be close-up), move the focus to the position you need to focus on, and then zoom appropriately,

3. Press the "Shoot" button to take the photo Photos with a blurred background

There are several ways to take photos with a blurred background:

1. It is easier to shoot with a large aperture (the maximum aperture of the 18-55 lens is F3. 5, but this aperture only exists at the 18mm end)

2. Large zoom (aim at the subject, preferably a person or a still life, then zoom to bring the object closer from a distance, and then shoot, Will get background blur)

3. Macro

Answer to your second question:

The unclear photo may be due to these problems: Press The shooting button is pressed once and does not allow the camera to complete the focusing action. The SLR camera button has a two-stage design. Press it lightly first to focus the camera, then press it to complete shooting

2. Enter the settings and set the camera focus mode to autofocus. Proceed as above for operation.

3. Look at the side of the lens and move the AF/MF button to the AF position.

AF is the automatic focus of the lens