Does the sony DSCW55 have a "portrait" setting?

Question

or something similar? I want to take a picture where the background is blurry but the main object is clear? Can i do it on this camera? If not, how can i achieve something similar?

Answer 1

can be done with any camera using a filter in front of the lens. the filter you need is called a "center spot", it allows the center of the picture to have sharp focus, while fogging or blurring the surrounding area of the image. you can make your own if you want, using a clear 1A or UV filter. very carefully put a small smear of vaseline on the edges of the filter leaving the center portion clean. be very careful to not get any on your camera lens!