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23 questions linked to/from What is bokeh, exactly?
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How can I take shallow depth of field photos with a point-and-shoot camera?
I have a compact digital camera, and in macro mode I can manage to achieve a blurred background, if the background is far enough away. Can this be done when taking non-macro pictures, and if not, is ...
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How does aperture work without "cropping" the image hitting the sensor?
I've been teaching myself the various settings in cameras and now have a much fuller understanding of how to use my camera effectively, but one thing is still bugging me.
When the aperture size is ...
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What is the correct pronunciation of "bokeh"?
I've had a lot of trouble working out how to pronounce "bokeh".
Amusingly enough, I've thus far been unable to get any of the small handful of photographer friends I have to ever say it out loud, ...
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What's the difference between Bokeh and Gaussian Blur?
I have heard multiple times in photography, the words Bokeh, and Gaussian Blur. To me, it seems that the words are used almost interchangeably, but in some instances, I have heard them contrasted. ...
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What is a zone plate?
I was looking into alternative methods of photography and I happened upon something called a 'zone plate.'
Three questions:
What is a zone plate?
How does it work?
What can I do with it?
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Do I need other camera lenses if I have an 18-200mm or other super-zoom?
I wanted to ask that once you have purchased a lens of say 18-200mm, then is it required to purchase other lenses — say 24-70mm, 24-105mm, 18-105mm, 28-135mm,etc.
Does 18-200mm lens satisfy all the ...
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is it possible to get "bokeh balls" using a cellphone camera?
Is it possible to get "bokeh balls" using an cellphone camera? I'm using an iPhone but the question could apply to any cameraphone. bI'm sure there are a lot of apps which allow you to insert fake ...
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Considerations when purchasing a prime lens?
What should I be aware of when buying a prime lens (other than that it will fit my camera)? What specs should I pay close attention to?
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Will a dSLR and compact camera produce the same bokeh output at f/2.0?
Will a Nikon D80 + 50mm f/1.8D and a Lumix LX5 set both at an aperture of f/2.0 (50mm @ f/2.0 for D80 and 24mm @ f/2.0 for LX5) have the same bokeh ouput? I plan to get the LX5 as a second camera, and ...
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Can a photo with nothing in focus be considered to have bokeh?
This photo was accidentally captured by me. Can it be considered to have bokeh? I am confused, because it does not have any foreground in focus.
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Can you help me justify my desire to purchase the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 even though I find it rather pricey?
I have a D70 with the stock Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED DX lens. I'm about to replace the body with a D7000. I've found the 3.5 f-stop a little limiting in terms of DoF - and having viewed ...
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Does a 35mm prime lens show the same bokeh as a 50mm prime lens on a cropped sensor?
I came to know that a 50mm prime lens on a cropped sensor behaves like an 75mm prime lens.
So, does the 35mm prime lens behave like a 50mm prime lens on a cropped sensor?
If yes, then will it show ...
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How to focus on object and blur the background? [duplicate]
How can I take the photo with the focus on the main object and blurred background using the Nikon D5100? What kind of mode and settings I should use? Thanks.
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How is the term Gaussian blur used?
Is the term Gaussian blur used strictly in post-production, or can it also be used as a term for an out-of-focus area in your image when you-re taking the picture? I'm pretty sure that bokeh is used ...
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What are STF lenses?
What are STF (smooth transition focus) lenses? How much do they differ from other fast lenses? What artistic techniques are done with them?
For example Sony has an a-mount 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF. What ...
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