Introduction to the 35mm Photography
Learning Tree University
Class #4
F/Stops and Depth of Field

 

Week #4:

Review of student's homework

Relationship of F/Stops and Depth of Field

Using Aperature Priority mode

F/Stops and shutter relationship part two


HOMEWORK:
Using slide film and a lens between 70mm and 150mm, Shoot a close object or person in front of distant background three ways: shallow depth of field typical setting F/1.4 to F/4) , medium DOF (typical setting F/5.6 to F/8), and large DOF (typical setting F/11 to F/22). This exercise is best Shoot outdoors or with a tripod.

Bring you favorite of each assignment to the next class (3 slides)

shallow

medium

large

Shallow Depth of Field

Medium Depth of Field

Large Depth of Field

 


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