SCENE 1
Arrange a still life using 3 objects with clear details in them.
Set the first object as close as you can focus with my lens.
Place the next two objects behind the first one, at an equal distance.
Object 2 at 1 foot behind Object 1, Object 3 at 1 foot behind Object 2
Make sure you can see all 3, so stagger the placement slightly.
Set the first object as close as you can focus with my lens.
Place the next two objects behind the first one, at an equal distance.
Object 2 at 1 foot behind Object 1, Object 3 at 1 foot behind Object 2
Make sure you can see all 3, so stagger the placement slightly.
SET 1. FOCUS ON THE NEAREST OBJECT
Focus on the Nearest Object / 45mm f1.8 (1/60s ISO 200)
Focus on the Nearest Object / 45mm f8.0 (1/4s ISO 200)
Focus on the Nearest Object / 45mm f16 (1s ISO 200)
Set 2. Focus on the Middle Object
Focus on the Middle Object / 45mm f1.8 (1/125s ISO 200)
Focus on the Middle Object / 45mm f8.0 (1/4s ISO 200)
Focus on the Middle Object / 45mm f16 (1s ISO 200)
Set 3. Focus on the Back Object
Focus on the Back Object / 45mm f1.8 (1/60s ISO 200)
Focus on the Back Object / 45mm f8.0 (1/4s ISO 200)
Focus on the Back Object / 45mm f16 (1s ISO 200)
REFLECTION
Choose the image that I prefer and state why.
I selected this image that best represents selective focus and maximum depth-of-field. This image has selective focus on the middle object and the widest depth of field (f1.8).
I selected this image that best represents selective focus and maximum depth-of-field. This image has selective focus on the middle object and the widest depth of field (f1.8).
I can feel the sense of distance and space.
You have to open the aperture to get more exposure.
However, based on the focused object, out-focusing effect appears towards the front and rear sides.
You have to open the aperture to get more exposure.
However, based on the focused object, out-focusing effect appears towards the front and rear sides.
On the contrary, if you want to reduce the exposure, you have to close the aperture, but the more you close the aperture, the front and back sides become clearer based on the focused object.
Focus on the Middle Object / 45mm f1.8 (1/125s ISO 200)
SCENE 2
Important adjustment for shooting this in limited light or indoors.
Place your camera on a tripod and try to find an area where you have some room to move, like a long passage. you might have to really push your ISO to make an image if your subject can’t stand still for long enough.
Place your camera on a tripod and try to find an area where you have some room to move, like a long passage. you might have to really push your ISO to make an image if your subject can’t stand still for long enough.
An object with a defined area that is easy to see when it’s in focus for this one. use the same camera settings but keep an eye on your shutter speed you are dealing with a moving subject so make sure your shutter speed doesn't fall below 1/60 second.
If it does, increase your ISO. Have your Object stand about 6 feet in front of a tree or a similarly vertical object that is taller than they are. Compose the photo so that there is background receding in the distance.
If it does, increase your ISO. Have your Object stand about 6 feet in front of a tree or a similarly vertical object that is taller than they are. Compose the photo so that there is background receding in the distance.
45mm f1.8 (1/1000s ISO 200)
45mm f8 (1/60s ISO 200)
45mm f16 (1/15s ISO 200)
REFLECTION
I selected this image with the widest depth of field (f1.8) and with the beautiful sunset light in the background, I can feel the sense of distance and space of the car.
The farther the distance is from the focused object, the more the out-focusing effect there will be.
45mm f1.8 (1/1000s ISO 200)