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17) depth of field, Depth of field – Pentax ZX-5N User Manual

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(17) DEPTH OF FIELD

Zoom 28-70m m f/'4 lens focused at the distance of 2m w ith the lens focal length 28m m .

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Depth of field refers to the range around the optimum

focusing point of the subject in which the elements at

different distances are in focus. The depth of field in­
creases as the aperture is closed down, the focal length
of the lens becomes shorter, or the subject is positioned
farther away.