Questions tagged [dof-preview]
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Is it best to use a wide aperture when I'm focusing at infinity and depth of field is not a concern?
If I shoot at f1.4, I can easily separate my subject from background due to the shallow DoF.
In the case where I turn the focus to infinity at f1.4, I will have everything in focus, except the ...
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How can I preview depth of field on my Canon M50?
I recently bought a Canon M50, and it's actually my first time ever taking pictures with a camera other than my phone, so I'm super noob.
Today I was playing around with my M50, trying different ...
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How do I activate Depth of Field Preview on a Canon Eos 100?
I have searched the internet for some time now, and have found multiple mentions of a "depth of field preview" function on the Canon EOS 100 (the analog one from 1991. I have used a Canon EOS 100 for ...
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How can I find cameras with a Depth of Field Preview button?
Which specific cameras (Brand/Model) have a DOF button that actuates the iris and is NOT just an electronic function?
I used the DOF and split screen focus extensively shooting 35MM. I don't have ...
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Depth of field preview button on Canon 5D Mark II
In manual and Av mode I experimented with apertures of f/4 - f/22 and the depth of field preview button. Nothing happened as I pressed the button, does anyone know why this could be?
Also, online ...
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Why I am getting different values for depth of field from calculators vs in-camera DoF preview?
When using depth of field and hyperfocal calculators, I get very different result versus the in-camera DoF preview of my Fujifilm X-M1.
For example:
With DOFMaster (or any other online calculator), ...
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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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Is a depth of field preview button a must-have feature on a camera?
How much does the DOF preview matter? Is it a must-have on a DSLR?
Do the Nikon D5300 and D5500 cameras have a depth of field preview button?
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What is the importance of Depth of Field preview? [duplicate]
Recently while browsing for a camera, I noticed that some cameras have this "DoF Preview" and some have none.
Now, can someone explain to me here the importance of this feature in a DSLR?
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How do you use the Depth of Field Preview button on a Nikon D90?
I am trying my hands around using Depth of field preview button with my Nikon D90 and its 18-105mm Kit lens. I read some online material as well have seen some videos about using it, but so far I'm ...
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What is the depth-of-field preview button on my DSLR supposed to show me?
I'm fairly new to DSLRs and I've been exploring the functions on my new Canon 60D.
There's a button to the side of the lens described as the "depth-of-field preview button". Based on the limited ...
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