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Understanding focus distance of Nikon f/1.8D lens with D5600 Camera
I took some sample photos using my Nikon D5600 camera with Nikon f/1.8D lens. I had to set the focus manually since this lens doesn't provide AF with my camera.
My Question: The album of my sample ...
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"Focal Distance" / "Depth of field" of endocsopic and (car) backup cameras
In a nutshell, my question is:
Why is the depth of field for endoscopic cameras so limited? It seems it is generally around 3 to 8cm (some are around 3 to 40cm). Why aren't they similar to automobile ...
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Is deep depth of field AND bright exposure possible?
I know that a larger aperture corresponds to a brighter exposure and shallower depth of field for a given focal length.
Is it optically possible for a custom-built camera to form an image with both a ...
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Is it normal for autofocus to struggle when using a variable ND Filter?
I recently bought a Marumi variable ND filter and I've been testing it on my 24 - 105mm F4 and 70 - 200mm F2.8 Canon lenses. It seems that my lenses have a hard time focusing when the ND filter is ...
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How do I set hyperfocal distance meter on a Pentax 50mm lens, if I want bokeh?
I have just bought my first DSLR, a second-hand Pentax K-x. I also bought a prime lens (SMC Pentax 50/f1.7) and now I am struggling with the following basic question:
How do I set the hyperfocal ...
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How is depth-of-field affected on micro format cameras? [duplicate]
One of my favorite qualities of large apertures (besides the low light capability) is their characteristic shallow focus that can offer dramatic background blur.
I've been considering how a micro ...
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Find hyperfocal distance for HD (1920x1080) resolution?
I'm using panohelp.com to prepare tables with hyperfocal distances for my camera. The most important camera-specific info I have to plug in is the circle of confusion (0.019mm for my Canon EOS600D).
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How to shoot sharp "landscapes" with a point and shoot camera?
So, I have been told in a thread here previously that the minimum aperture (F8) on my point and shoot camera can cause diffraction and result in losing details of ...
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How to achieve photo with no blurred background [duplicate]
When zooming I want to keep background not blurred. Is this even possible?
I will have multiple cameras pointing at one object from different distances can I get a flat picture on all of the cammeras ...
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Take a telephoto portrait without background blur?
Is it possible to take a portrait of someone with a telephoto lens (for example 85 or 135mm) without any background blur (or at least with minimal blur)?
I am planning to take portraits of somebody ...
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Hyper focal distance versus maximum focus distance before infinity
I have a Sigma 18-35 1.8 sigma lens. The latest number on the distance scale
of this lens is 2m. At subjects further than 4.22m the lens focusses at the infinity mark. The exif data confirms this, as ...
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Do fixed focus distance lenses exist for Micro Four Thirds?
I have a Panasonic GH5 camera. Is there a Micro Four Third lens that has fixed focus? I want a lens that would allow me to just shoot video of my son running around without using the AF/MF, I do not ...
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What is the preferred aperture of a lens for landscape photography?
I've noticed that the wider aperture is more expensive on lenses. Two of Canon's lenses that they categorize as Landscape can be seen here. The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III is twice the price of the EF 16-...
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Focus distance and infinity
When I play with M12 lenses (board lenses. Fixed fl. Aperture) , I can focus them to a distance and they have a certain depth of field. Objects within the Delta of field looks sharp. Can these lenses ...
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How can a fixed-focus lens have a focus range of 0.5 meters to infinity?
I have a Mavic Air 1 drone and I was wondering how the camera of this drone can have a shooting range as large as 0.5 meters to infinity with a fixed focus?
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