f: Changing the Depth of Field

Depth of Field PreviewN

The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully open. Therefore, when you look at the scene on the LCD monitor, the depth of field will look narrow.

You can check the depth of field with the procedure below.

1Enable depth-of-field preview.

Under [54: Custom Function

(C.Fn)], set [6: XLbutton function]

to [1: Depth-of-field preview] (p.287).

The Custom Function setting procedure is explained on page 282.

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Exit the menu.

Press the <XL> button.

XThe aperture will stop down and you can check the depth of field.

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