Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/08

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: DOF
From: "Austin Franklin" <austin@darkroom.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 10:30:54 -0500
 
> > I believe you are 'confusing' DOF on the film with DOF on
> the printed image at
> > viewed distance.  They are different.  Even on the print,
> then again at viewed
> > distance have different 'DOF' too.  I believe I posted
> previously on this, and
> > why.
>
> Not to be argumentative, but you have to view the film at some
> magnification, don't you?

Yes, and no.  If your viewing distance is greater than your eyes can resolve
on the media, then yes.  If your viewing distance is less than your eyes can
resolve on the media, than no.