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Aperture Series: Creek Enters Lake
This outdoor scene assess image detail near to far and across the frame at closely-spaced apertures (4, 5.6, 7.1, 8, 9, 10) to assess the effects of diffraction and depth of field on a very close range to distant scene.
Sigma dp Quattro utilizes an APS-C sensor. Versus a 35mm full-frame sensor, f/4 has the depth of field of f/5.6, and thus f/10 is equivalent to f/14.
Creek enters lake
A creek gushes into Greenstone Lake including a small spout of water through the boulder.
Sigma Photo Pro 6.3.0: SPP settings.
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