Really?

It's a function of the focal length of the lens (for a given aperture).

Smaller format = shorter focal length "normal" lens =  greater depth of
field.

Digital cameras (and APS cameras) are smaller format than 35mm.

Regards,
Bob...

From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


> Not true. The difference has absolutely nothing to do with digital or
film.
> I se no reason at all why the recording media should have any impact on
DOF.
> It's simply because of the format. That's all. So, you could just say: DOF
> is greater for APS cameras (or just smaller formats). Everybody and his
> mother knows that!
>
> Fra: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Huh?
> I am pretty sure I have a handle on depth of field.
>
> From: "Antonio Aparicio"
>
> > Primarily for William Robb, but usefull for anyone else grapling
> with
> > this issue.
> >
> > "I expected the depth of field in digital cameras to be
> significantly
> > greater than that in 35 mm models. Everybody and his mother knows
> that.
> > What I didn't expect, is how large the difference is."
> >
> > Full article at:
> >
> > http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/dof/

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