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Calculating Depth of Field
Definitions: WD = working distance, from the lens principle point of the lens (usually in the lens) to the object. For our purposes this is the distance from the lens to the object. f# = f number of the lens indicating aperture opening. For example f5.6. The f number is the focal length divided by the aperture size. c = circle of confusion, believe it or not, this is what engineers call it. It is not a circle drawn around your chair. You can consider this the pixel size in the sensor plane. F = focal length of the lens. For example, a 50mm lens
This is an approximation, but it should give you a good idea. Note that there is not a perfect definition of when something is in or out of focus. So for example:
This DOF is large because your working distance is large and aperture is small! |
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