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Depth-of-Field Indicators
Depth of field can be read directly from the distance
scale in meters or feet with the aid of the color-coded
depth-of-field indicators engraved on the lens barrel.
Each pair of colored lines on either side of the central
distance scale index line corresponds to f/numbers of
the same color on the aperture scale. To find the depth
of field at a particular aperture, first focus the lens on
the subject while looking through the viewfinder. Then
check the numbers on the distance scale to determine
the zone of focus for the aperture in use. The three
photos shown clearly depict the changing depth of field;
with the photo at the immediate right, the field is
shallow at the f/4 setting, while the photo at the ex
treme right shows a depth of field extending from
approximately 2.7m (9 ft) to infinity (“>).
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