Vivitar V-800MR Camera Lens User Manual


 
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NOTE: Generally, if a 1/2 shutter speed adjustment is indicated to negative lm, a full stop should be taken.
When a reversal lm is being used, disregard the half-stop setting and use a normal shutter speed.
8. Depth of Field
The area in acceptable sharpness in front of, and behind the subject in focus is called the depth of eld. The
aperture selected and the distance of the subject as well as the focal length of a lens determines the depth of
eld. Because of the long focal length of your lens, the depth of eld is narrow. For example, with a 800mm
f8.0 lens, at a distance of 6 feet, the depth of eld is only 1/2 inch wide. It is recommended that you practice
focusing with your lens before taking any serious pictures, especially in close up photography. Also, we
recommend using a focus magnier to help determine the depth of eld sharpness under extreme
conditions.