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Photography~Technically Speaking => General Photo Chat => Topic started by: nards656 on October 22, 2003, 12:41:52 PM

Title: Depth of Field Poll
Post by: nards656 on October 22, 2003, 12:41:52 PM
Just a quick poll...

1) Do you understand what is meant by "depth of field"?

2) Do you understand how the "aperture" works on a camera?

3) Are you aware that aperture and depth of field are related?

4) Would you be interested in reading a general tutorial on this subject?

Thanks for taking the time to answer :)
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: Pat on October 22, 2003, 01:26:05 PM


Thanks Bernard!

These are very good questions and the answer to number 4 would be a resounding "Yes" from me.


I do know about "depth of field" and "aperture" but am always interested in learning more.

Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: karmat on October 22, 2003, 06:08:56 PM
1)  Yes, but I usually use the term incorrectly and have to be correct by my husband (who is an awesome guy, by the way).

2)  Not on a film camera, though my awesome husband has explained it to me a gazillion times.  I sorta know what to do with my digi cam, though.  ;)

3)  Yes, 'cause my awesome husband told me!

4)  I would, but if it will cause me to have less time at the 'puter if my awesome husband is writing it, I might have to say no.  ahahahahahhahahahahaha
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: Pat on October 22, 2003, 06:19:26 PM
Between sentences, you can come here and check out CP!
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: Marilyn on October 24, 2003, 01:59:56 PM
Since I am new to using a digi cam, I would definitely be interested in a tutorial. Great Idea Nards, I would appreciate all the help I can get to make good photos. This is going to be my new hobby.
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: nards656 on October 24, 2003, 02:05:02 PM
To all who have answered the poll so far - thanks!

To those who haven't, even if not interested, please let me know.

I expect I'll post my little tutorial in about a week!  Maybe a "preview" of the ideas to be discussed over the weekend.

I definitely don't mean to come across as a "know-it-all", but I know a little bit about this and thought some others might be interested.
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: Pat on October 24, 2003, 03:49:44 PM
I will wait with baited breath!

I think that this will be a terrific addition to our site.

Thanks so much, Nards!
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: Nita on October 25, 2003, 10:29:59 PM
NARD, I'd really like to learn more.  I know about DOF, but mostly just use the auto buttons for that, and would like to learn more about aperture and the relation.

And I want my camera back..... :'( :'(
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: Jeanne Lee on October 25, 2003, 11:19:25 PM
#1 - Sort of.

#2.  Sort of.

#3.  Ummm...  I think so.

#4.  Yes.

;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: mieka on October 26, 2003, 03:48:19 PM
Mr Bernard, I do know of the things you ask. I did take the class to learn it and I do have a help here at my home too. 8)

It is my wish to learn more and I do each time I read a nother way, so I will like it to read of what you share of this here.  :)

Sadly, I think I will not be here to see it at all. I will leave my home here to live in the Lhasa in only a short time. I will miss you and ms Karmat very much for this time.  :'(

I do hope you will make this for others to learn here. I know it will be fun for them. :D

And I think you need to make a many more post if you are to be a Maestro when I am back here again in some time.  :P
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: nards656 on October 27, 2003, 10:15:24 PM
Hey, I'm a Jr. Member now.  I'm not just anybody, now.  I'll work hard to be a REAL Somebody when you return.

When will you be back?  We are going to miss you terribly.  :(
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: nards656 on October 27, 2003, 10:49:33 PM
Okay, I'm about to post the first edition of the tutorial.  Hope you guys enjoy!!!!
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: Sonifo on October 28, 2003, 07:44:34 PM
Quote from: nards656 on October 22, 2003, 12:41:52 PM
Just a quick poll...

1) Do you understand what is meant by "depth of field"?

Yes

2) Do you understand how the "aperture" works on a camera?

Yes, but I would like to learn how it works on a dslr.

3) Are you aware that aperture and depth of field are related?

yes

4) Would you be interested in reading a general tutorial on this subject?

yes, I see you have it up...I will read it later tonight and give you my thoughts.   ;) :D

Thanks for taking the time to answer :)
Title: Re:Depth of Field Poll
Post by: nards656 on October 28, 2003, 10:14:06 PM
Sonya, there are some details that are relevant to DSLRs that I didn't really get into, as the tutorial (if it can really be called such) is aimed at the point and shoot stuff that dominates CP.  

I really need to get some photos and illustrations into the tut, just haven't had time.  

I think you'll find depth of field is much more critical with a DSLR than a digicam.  For some reason, it is simply IMPOSSIBLE to get a REALLY blurry effect with a lot of digicams, but it is very easy with a SLR film cam.

It all WORKS the same way, it just has more affect with the SLR lenses.
Title: Re: Depth of Field Poll
Post by: Ellie on July 22, 2004, 05:01:53 PM
Yes to all 4 questions.

Quote from: nards656 on October 22, 2003, 12:41:52 PM
Just a quick poll...

1) Do you understand what is meant by "depth of field"?

2) Do you understand how the "aperture" works on a camera?

3) Are you aware that aperture and depth of field are related?

4) Would you be interested in reading a general tutorial on this subject?

Thanks for taking the time to answer :)
Title: Re: Depth of Field Poll
Post by: Pat on July 22, 2004, 08:54:51 PM


Hi Ellie...

Great to see you here.  It really is...

Nard's tutorial that he spoke about in this poll is HERE (http://christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=1583.0)

Hope you have a read!  Hope you're having a great trip too.

Pat