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Why can't I see changed depth of field on LCD preview on my 2000D after changing aperture?
I have a Canon EOS 2000D camera with Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens that can achieve shallow depth of field. If I adjust the aperture settings of the lens on the camera, I'm not seeing any change of depth ...
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Why is the Depth of Field Preview button necessary?
I've looked far and wide but i cannot find the answer for this question.
I know some older cameras and lenses used to have aperture rings on them, which allowed the user to set how open or closed the ...
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Automatic Depth-of-Field in modern cameras?
What modern cameras (DSLR or mirrorless) have automatic depth of field exposure setting functionality? It would be desirable for example to specify a desired DOF based on subject size (or 'depth') ...
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Why does my DSLR's viewfinder ignore the aperture ring on a legacy lens?
I have a Nikon D3100, and I am borrowing an old Nikkor 50mm SLR lens (http://www.destoutz.ch/lens_50mm_f1.8_1828564.html). I've had a lot of trouble with that lens, in that pictures that appear in-...