Appendix, Understanding depth of field – Canon T 60 User Manual

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Appendix

1. Understanding Depth of Field

Focused subject

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Front I

Rear

Depth of field

When you focus on a subject, there is a

certain distance range in front of and be

hind the subject which is also in focus.

This range of sharpness is called depth

of field

Depth of field varies according to differ

ent factors as described below. By vary

ing the depth of field, you can change the
impact of a picture. For example, a shal

low depth of field is often used for por

traits to separate the subject from a