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Depth of field simulator

Greg
Dec. 7, 2023
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    Greg
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    Dec. 7, 2023, 10:54 a.m. Dec. 7, 2023, 10:54 a.m.
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    Hey kids… here’s a pretty neat DOF simulator.
    → dofsimulator.net/en/

    This was posted for information purposes only, not a discussion. lol


    Depth of field
    "The depth of field (DOF) is the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects that are in acceptably sharp focus in an image captured with a camera."
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_of_field

    Hyperfocal distance
    "The hyperfocal distance is the closest distance at which a lens can be focused while keeping objects at infinity acceptably sharp. When the lens is focused at this distance, all objects at distances from half of the hyperfocal distance out to infinity will be acceptably sharp."
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperfocal_distance

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    AlanSh
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    Dec. 7, 2023, 11:58 a.m. Dec. 7, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
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    Very nice,

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    TomAxford
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    Dec. 7, 2023, 1:54 p.m. Dec. 7, 2023, 1:54 p.m.
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    I have never felt the need for a DoF simulator, it seems easier to just take a couple of test shots.

    However, I think they may be useful for beginners or someone to try out a different focal length before they purchase.

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    Deleted Removed user
    Dec. 7, 2023, 4:29 p.m. Dec. 7, 2023, 4:29 p.m.
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    Pretty cool, Greg!

    Pleased to note that it includes Sigma "APS-C" albeit the older 1.7 crop ...

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    Fireplace33
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    Dec. 8, 2023, 10:36 p.m. Dec. 8, 2023, 10:36 p.m.
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    I've seen this one before, it works very well.
    I also like the way you can also see how the proportions of the face change between close up, at a typical selfie distance, and further away at about 2m. Look at the ears!
    If you choose a frame showing say head and shoulders , then "lock the FOV" and use the focal length or distance slider to show the effect of getting further away and using longer lenses.

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