Understanding Depth of Field in Photography

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What does DOF stand for?

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Depth of Field

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What happens to objects out of the DOF range?

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They begin to lose focus

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What is a shallow depth of field?

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When the focus range is very narrow

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What does a small f/number indicate?

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A larger aperture size

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What is the effect of a large f/number on depth of field?

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It creates a deeper depth of field.

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What is the Sunny 16 Rule?

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A rule for setting the aperture at f/16 in bright daylight.

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How does distance from the lens affect DOF?

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Closer objects have a shallower DOF.

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What does changing the focal length do to DOF?

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Longer lenses provide shallower DOF

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What is the relationship between aperture size and shutter speed for exposure?

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Change one stop in aperture requires an opposite change in shutter speed.

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What is the primary way to manipulate DOF without affecting composition? Options: Changing the focal length, Manipulating the aperture, Moving closer to the subject, Changing the ISO

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Manipulating the aperture