> DSLRs use smaller sensors than 24 X 36 mm 35mm film does. > Thus, for a given angle of view, they use shorter focal length > lenses. Shorter lenses give better depth of field. I get great > MACRO shots with my digicam that would be impossible with > 35mm or God forbid 6X7.
Seconded. It's exactly the same principle that gives 35mm better d.o.f. than an 8x10 view camera--shorter lens to cover the same angle of view. Frankly, I have had a blast shooting macro stuff with my little digicam. You can make macro pictures HANDHELD that would have required all manner of claptrap like tripods and big long macro lenses with 35mm. It's a lot of fun. --Mike "You never know when the shot of a lifetime will appear before you. You do have a say in what kind of film is in your camera when it happens." (Mark Roberts) * * * Find out about Mike Johnston's unique photography newsletter, "The 37th Frame," at http://www.37thframe.com.
