78. To control depth of field you must understand
how to control your Aperture & f-stop
The smaller f-stop size allows more light to enter the camera.
79. The smaller the f-stop number
opens your aperture up to allow in more light.
Source: Digital Camera Tutorial: Aperture & Depth of field - Trusted Reviews
http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2006/08/17/Digital-Camera-Tutorial-Aperture-Depth-of-Field/p1
80. The smaller the f-stop number the larger your aperture and
the smaller your depth of field.
The smaller your f-stop number focuses on a smaller amount in your photo.
The larger your f-stop number leaves more of your photo in focus.
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92. Aperture is controlled by your camera settings
Most Digital SLR’s allow aperture control.
Source images: Ken Rockwell, http://www.kenrockwell.com
93. Aperture is also controlled by your lens.
Yes, photography can become an expensive hobby.
Source images: Ken Rockwell, http://www.kenrockwell.com
94. When you can control your depth of field and focal point
You can focus on what you want.
95. In time you’ll see how depth of field can give
Your photos new meaning.
96. “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.”
—John Swift
131. If you’re looking for
point & shoot camera
• Megapixels - 8-12
• Optical zoom (not digital zoom)
• Video can be handy
• Image stabilization
• Camera size
• Display screen size
132. If you’re looking for
Digital SLR Camera
• Megapixels - 10+
• Can you change lenses?
• Video can be handy
• Live view
• Camera size
• Display screen size
• FX (full frame) vs. DX
• ISO capabilities
133. 40,000
The approximate number of photos I took this past year.
At 20 cents a print that amount to $8,000 in photos!
134. I usually take several hundred photos in session
and share only the best photos publicly.
135. And when you can’t take ONE perfect photo.
You rely on photoshop to help you.