Questions tagged [full-frame]
Questions about photography using 35mm film or a digital sensor of equivalent size.
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When do the differences between APS-C and full frame sensors matter, and why?
I'm trying to decide on a higher-end digital SLR, and I'm down to choosing between an APS-C model and a full-frame model.
I understand that the sensors are of different sizes, and as such have an ...
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What is the difference between EF and EF-S lenses?
This is specific to Canon, but what is the difference between EF and EF-S lenses?
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Do the same camera settings lead to the same exposure across different sensor sizes?
Let's say I have a micro-4/3rd camera and a full frame camera, both set to 1/60 at f/2.8, taking a picture of the same scene in the same lighting. Will the exposure be the same across both cameras ...
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How does crop factor affect perspective?
I have a question about crop factor and how it affects the perspective.
Suppose you have one Super 35 camera and one APS-C camera. As far as I understand, to photograph the same image on the APS-C ...
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What would be a better lens, 40 or 50mm prime, for walk around? [closed]
I have a Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D body, an EF-S 18-55 wide angle lens, a 70-300mm telephoto lens, and the kit lens that came with the body.
I am still building my lens collection and am looking for ...
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How do Micro 4/3s cameras compare with DSLR cameras?
What are the major (and perhaps more subtle) differences between the newer Micro 4/3s format in comparison to the well-established DSLR cameras? What are the pros and cons of the Micro 4/3s format, ...
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What limits the size of digital imaging sensors?
I've read some information about sensor sizes here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor_format
according to this, the 35mm ff-CMOS is the sensor with the largest dimensions used in digital ...
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Is crop-factor a bad thing?
It seems to me that there is a preference for full-frame sensors rather than cropped sensors, and I'm curious as to why. It seems to me, that the cropped sensor means that I get more bang for my buck ...
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Should I get DX for my APS-C camera, or FX lenses in case I upgrade to full-frame in the future?
I recently bought a Nikon D90 camera body, which has a "DX" APS-C-sized sensor..
Within the same budget, should I go with DX lenses or should I get full frame lenses in case I upgrade to a full frame ...
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Are full-frame cameras bad for sports photography?
I was reading about crop factor from various places on the internet, and the general idea that kept building in my mind was that full-frame cameras are good for wide-angle shots but not that good for ...
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Do full frame sensors gather more light than crop sensors?
Lots of people say that full frame sensors receive more light than cropped sensors. I have never found a proof of this claim so I tried to do the computation by myself, and proved the contrary! Could ...
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Do I need a full-frame camera for low-light photography?
I primarily shoot low-light photos, and I upgraded from a point-and-shoot to the Sony NEX-5R (which has an APS-C sensor) a few months back.
However, I find that the low-light performance of the NEX-...
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Would it be possible to make a 36×36 mm "full frame" sensor?
since all lenses are round, full frame cameras' sensors can be 36 × 36 millimeters. Correct?
Is it possible, and if so, why it has not been done yet?
Would that qualify it as medium format?
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Will there be any difference in photos taken using full frame and crop lenses on a crop camera?
I see a lot of questions comparing full frame (e.g EF for Canon, FX for Nikon) and crop lenses (e.g. EF-S for Canon, DX for Nikon) but I can't find the answer to what would be the differences between ...
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What are the different sensor sizes used in DSLRs?
What do the different sensor size names used by Canon mean? There's APS-C, APS-H and full format? What are the standards used by Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, and others?
What are the ...
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Is there a reason to avoid the Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 on a Nikon D7000?
I just got my Nikon D7000 and I was not satisfied with the kit lens that came with it (18-105mm VR), so I have now set my eyes on an 80-200mm available for $1000 on a local store.
However, I have ...
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Fancy technology cropped vs old technology full frame - Which will give better images?
After selling my 1Dmk2 last year the time has come to get myself a new body, all along I'd decided that I wanted to do more "wow" pictures, big landscapes and do some more portait photography (up ...
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Why does a bigger sensor have better dynamic range?
I already understand all the theory behind how a bigger sensor leads to better control of depth of field, and lower noise. But I've yet to find a place that can explain why a bigger sensor gives you a ...
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Where does the price premium of full-frame come from?
Full-frame cameras are much more expensive than APS-C ($2000 vs $500). How does this price difference break down into:
The per-unit cost to manufacture an APS-C vs full-frame sensor?
Smaller market ...
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Are cropped images from a full-frame sensor equal quality to full APS-C images despite the lower resolution?
If I put a DX lens on a Nikon D700, it will reduce megapixels to 5.1.
I understand that FX pixels are about 2.5 times larger than DX pixels. Would I be correct to assume that, therefore, my FX image ...
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What Do I Gain from Moving to a Full-Frame DSLR? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why do the differences between APS-C and full frame sensors matter?
I'm on my 3rd Nikon DX DSLR (D70, D80 and now D7000). I've enjoyed each camera and the advances brought by ...
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Can we always talk about noise difference between crop and full frame?
Let's say we have two systems:
1) full-frame camera, 80 mm lens at f/2.2
2) APS-C camera, 50 mm lens at f/1.4
The subject is the same, as well as the camera position, focus distance, shutter speed ...
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Does a full frame lens require more light on a crop body? [duplicate]
When using a full frame lens on a crop body, does the lens require more light?
If I use an f/2.8 full frame lens on a crop body, does it become an f/4.2 (*1.5)?
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Full Frame Vs Crop Frame [duplicate]
I have somewhat idea of the difference between these but would like to understand it with an example.
Few questions
Nikon D7000 Vs equivalent Full frame camera
1) Portraits : Would there be any ...
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What is the visual difference between Full Frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds pictures? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When do the differences between APS-C and full frame sensors matter, and why?
I am interested in a visual comparison of same scene but with different sensor technologies: One ...
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Can I emulate a fullframe sensor with angular lens? [duplicate]
If I'd use a 30mm lens on a crop sensor, would it be like a fullframesensor with a 50mm on it?
30*1.6=48~50
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Focal length on Full frames and cropped sensors
Yes, this subject again. But I have a slightly different question and I was unable to find an answer here or anywhere else.
I understand a 50mm lens is a 50mm lens ALWAYS.
I understand that "...
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How can I get the same image with the same 50mm lens on both FF and APS-C?
First things first, I'm talking ONLY about framing here. No light sensitivity, no bokeh quality, no pixel quantity, etc.
A 50mm in a FF camera will give a certain composition and framing. How can I ...
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Does a full frame with a teleconverter perform better than an APS-C without a teleconverter?
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Putting a teleconverter on a full frame lens magnifies the center of the lens but gives more reach due to that with some drawbacks. I've rediscovered focal reducers that do the opposite, ...
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What does "angle of view equivalent to that of some lens in 35mm format" mean?
Does "angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5-585 mm lens in 35mm [135] format" for a digital camera mean that the lens is equivalent to a 22.5-585 mm lens for a DSLR camera?
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Is there really a difference between crop and FF sensors anymore in regards to pic quality? [duplicate]
It seem to me that everything is a numbers game. Better lens better ISO technologies better more modern camera etc etc. These days a canon 80D ...Is it really that much different picture quality then ...
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What are the effects of using a crop lens with a full frame sensor?
If I attach a crop lens (e.g., a Sony 50mm 1.8 OSS for Sony E-mount) on a full frame sensor (e.g., on a Sony A7), are there changes to the focal length, aperture, and F number? And will we have a ...
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Is there ever a right time to upgrade to full frame camera body?
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I've been shooting with an a6000 (APS_C mirrorless) and I plan to move on up to full frame, preferably mirrorless as well. I'm debating on when to upgrade, and probably don't plan to buy ...
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Grain and noise: will full frame solve this?
I have a Canon 600D with a Canon 70-200 f/4L (non IS).
Now, when it's sunny and bright the images are splendid, but as soon as it becomes a tad cloudy and gray, noise and grain starts to become ...
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Do crop sensors increase the depth of field when using full frame lenses?
I'm trying to achieve maximum depth of field without sacrificing light. I have a micro-4/3rds camera and i want to attach a full frame lens to it for the large and constant aperture. My question is, ...
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Why did they ever make smaller than full-frame sensors?
You will occasionally encounter articles about how awesome full-frame cameras are. Lot of that is probably over-enthusiasm over a new piece of equipment or simple marketing, but it seems to me that at ...
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What is the difference between the newly launched Nikon D800 and D800E?
These two cameras have been announced by Nikon just this month, and they appear to be quite the same. However, getting the D800E instead of the D800 costs around $300 more. I don't know why that is ...
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What are the cons of a 5D Mark II? How does it compare to other FF bodies from Canon?
For those of you who have or have had a 5D Mark II. What do you not like about it?
If you have a 5D Mark II and another full-frame model, in what kind of situations you prefer one over the other?
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So my iPhone 6 camera lens is as wide as my full frame 35mm DSLR lens?
I am trying to understand what is the deal with "full-frame" and what difference it makes, so did a silly test:
I sat at my bed and aligned the iPhone 6 camera with the door of the room and took a ...
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How to transition from crop-frame to full-frame
I'm transitioning from my Nikon D3200 to a D600.
I have a DX 35mm 1.8, and a 50mm 1.8G.
I'm aware that the D600 can be used in crop-mode so if I put the 35mm lense on it, I will feel a bit more ...
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Can I use my full frame digital camera to set up the exposure for my medium format film camera?
I have a full frame A7R2 digital camera. Can I use it's integrated metering to find the correct settings to use on my medium format film camera? Do I have to convert anything, because of the different ...
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Macro with crop body
Let suppose I have full-frame body and macro lens with magnification 1:1. And I switch to crop body with the same lens. My understanding is because the projection of the lens will be the same, but ...
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The ideal prime lens combo in the bag for full frame [closed]
I am moving up to a full-frame DSLR and I am considering the lenses I should have in my bag. I have shot mostly with prime lenses (35mm and 50mm on APS-C) because I absolutely love the quality of the ...
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How can I use a Nikkor mikro on a full frame DSLR to photograph 35 mm film and slides?
I have a Nikon D800 and a Nikkor mikro 105 mm (old version, no VR) and I would like to scan 35 mm film and slides.
I see that film adaptors meant for macro lenses usually require 55-60 mm lenses, for ...
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Will a full frame camera reduce noise vs. my Canon T7i for high school wrestling and football?
I’m looking to get my first Canon full frame. I mostly take photos of high school wrestling and night football. I would like to stay around $1000. Currently I have a T7i. Is there any advice as to ...
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