Canon EOS - Getting Started: Depth of Field Photography

Experiment with one of the most creative tools in the photographers arsenal. Chris Bray introduces the term depth of field which is defined as what is in focus in front of and behind the subject. A shallow depth of field directs a viewers attention to a specific part of a photograph, while a deep depth of field allows everything in the photograph to be in focus. Join in, find the inspiration for your photography and share at www.canon.com.au/worldofeos

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[Jrconley1]

i have a canon 60 d with a 18mm to 135mm lens. what happened to the depth of field distances that were on the old style lenses. it was easy to read the distance from the subject to the lens? I love my new camera but there is no way to determine the dof I guess unless you somehow memorize the f stops.

[CanonAustralia]

@Jrconley1 Thanks for your question. With the newer cameras like your EOS 60D, there is a Depth-of-Field Preview button adjacent to the lens mount. You can now concentrate on how your photograph would like like by pressing this button and not worry about calculations anymore. Hope this helps. Many thanks, the Canon team.

[1144chico]

how to adjust shutter speed cannon t3i

[CanonAustralia]

@1144chico Hi there, there are various ways to adjust the shutter speed on the Canon EOS 600D. Please consult your manual for more detailed information. Many thanks, the Canon team.

[defrule]

There is something I don't understand. There is an aperture setting on the camera yet you can adjust the aperture on the lenses themselves right? How does the setting on the camera translate to the baldes on the lenses? I'm considering getting a 550D but just want to understand everything before hand.

[CanonAustralia]

@defrule Thanks for your question. Here's an answer for you: canon.com/camera-museum/tech/r­oom/emd.html Cheers, the Canon team.

[LikeAcefighter]

Saw this video,

10 minutes later just bought my 50mm1.2L

Hahaha Depth of Field

[Jkatsoolis1234893]

can you please create some tutorials that use more practical elements. this means physically showing us with a canon camera, changing the depth of field by using the camera buttons and scrolling through the menu etc.

Thanks

[CanonAustralia]

@steelpower179 Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback! Cheers, the Canon team.

[steelpower179]

I finally get it! Yeehah. I have struggled with depth of field since I started playing with cameras. Your 22 egg demo fixed it for me. Many thanks.

[dutchdownunder]

Thanks for explaining very useful

I found "pocket Chris" app also very helpful This will run on any smartphone

[InFrameProduction]

I love my Canon EF 50mm 1.2L