Posts Tagged ‘depth-of-field’
July 19th, 2011 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog, Cameras, News
In a recent patent application [here, via Photography Bay], Samsung proposed “a method for performing out-focus of camera having a first lens and a second lens, comprising: photographing a first image with the first lens and photographing a second image with the second lens; extracting depth information of the photographed first image and second image; and performing out-focus on the first image or the second image using the extracted depth information” [via]. Basically, they’re looking into a way to get the kind of shallow DOF results of the DSLR with a compact point-and-shoot. We recently saw that a different technology for the same result is in the works with the Lytro camera.
[Patent via Gizmodo, via Photography Bay, via Wired]
March 15th, 2011 by Lynne Eodice Posted in Articles, Blog, How-To, Tips
How-To: Understanding & Applying Depth of Field
Text and Photos by Lynne Eodice
Depth of field is the zone in your photograph that’s in sharp focus in front of and behind your main subject, and which has a profound effect on the way your images look. Here are two essential terms to know:
• Shallow depth of field — Characterized by a blurred background and/or foreground.
• Great depth of field — Denoted by overall image sharpness.
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October 21st, 2010 by Allison Gibson Posted in Articles, How-To, Tips
How-To: Options for Close-Up & Macro Shooting
Text and Photos by Lynne Eodice
There is a small, intimate world that most people overlook, but it can be a rewarding experience for the photographer who chooses to explore it with a good close-up or macro lens (like the above photo of lavender). All you need is patience, a good eye, and a special piece of equipment or two.
Options
There are several ways to shoot close-ups with your DSLR: with the close-up setting on your camera, a macro lens, extension tubes or bellows, or a close-up “lens” that attaches to the front of your lens like a filter. Although the close-up lens/filter is the least expensive option, it is inferior optically to a true macro lens or extension tubes or bellows.
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March 10th, 2010 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog
December 23rd, 2009 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog, News
photo via dvice
Although this particular Wednesday—two days before Christmas— isn’t actually the middle of the work week for many of you, we’d still like to share some photo world news with you this afternoon. And since today, December 23rd, marks the unofficial day of celebration for a lesser-known December holiday called Festivus, I couldn’t resist leading with the above photo from the Seinfeld episode that spurred the Festivus phenomenon.
- Lifehacker‘s list of the most popular DIY projects of 2009 features a tutorial on how to “Deter Thieves by Uglifying Your Camera.”
- Nik Software‘s photo editing software, Viveza 2, for Photoshop, Lightroom & Aperture is now available.
- Tamron shares tips by Rick Ferro on using a shallow depth-of-field in portrait photography.
- Nikon‘s latest podcast features professional photographer, Chase Jarvis, who talks about self promotion and multimedia photography in the digital age.
