Depth-of-field and the Olympus E-1

Of real use to anyone concentrating on the subject of depth-of-field: In his article “Depth of field of the Olympus E-1”, Klaus Schräder looks in detail at this important effect for image aesthetics, as well as how it can be put to optimal use by photographers working with the Olympus E-1. The seven page report is rounded out with a comparison of the depth-of-field with 35mm cameras, as well as examples of the depth-of-field of the Olympus E-1 for selected focal lengths and distances. Various comparative images are also presented. An Excel worksheet with a depth of field calculator including hyperfocal distances can be obtained from the author free of charge.

About the author
A qualified civil engineer, Klaus Schräder used the Olympus models E-10 and E-20 before taking up the Olympus E-1. Professionally, he was already involved with CCDs 25 years ago. As a project manager, he was responsible for the implementation of specifications concerning CCD sensors in the Giotto probe, which in 1986 came within 500km of the Halley comet, transmitting impressive images to earth. Today, Klaus Schräder owns an engineering firm for digital imaging technology near Lake Ammer (close to Munich). In his free time, he takes photographs, mainly panorama images, using the Olympus E-1.

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