I do think it is the sensor gives the increased DOF not the lens, for the
same magnification, a 50mm lens and 100mm lens have the same DOF under the
same aperture but the one with smaller sensor gives deeper DOF.
C.H.Ling
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From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 12:46 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Jeweler's camera
> It's the short focal length that gives the increased depth of field, not
> the sensor. But small sensors and short lenses do go together.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 12/17/2010 11:33 PM, Andrew Fildes wrote:
>> Yes, the compact size sensor on the G12 gives a deeper DOF and I forgot
>> to mention - articulated screen. Don't do macro without one!
>> I'd imagine a tabletop set up with cube. mini-lights and table tripodfd
>> for very small items, all easily repeatable on a budget. I like to put a
>> small box in there and drape it with velvet offcuts for bright jewellry.
>> The cube tents usually come with a drop-down front panel with hole for
>> lens. Good for anything shiny but also for any small and colourful
>> object.
>> Andrew Fildes
>> afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>>
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