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A zoom lens you can go from one focal length to another such as 70-200mm and a fixed is one focal length such as 50mm

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What is the difference between Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom for a digital camera?

A optical zoom use the lenses to focus in on a subject, pretty much the same way binoculars work. Digital zoom magnifies the subject by enlarging in in the pic thru a digital process, this is not a true type of zoom.


What determines the shallowest depth in field in photography?

The largest aperture which is the smallest number on the aperture ring/dial generally anything between f1.2 - f5.6 dependant on the lens and zoom. On most consumer digital cameras the more you zoom in the higher the smallest aperture becomes. eg. Lens at 35mm, widest aperture (shallowest depth of field) generally about f2.8 Zoom in and the largest aperture will reduce to about f5.6


Why more optical zoom cameras required?

Optical zoom cameras are used to take a shot in which a far-away object appears both prominently and clearly. Essentially you need a decent zoom lens to obtain this ability, and a good camera with a widely-adjustable lens offers this feature.


Which is the best digital camera for its zoom option?

Point-and-shoot digital cameras come with a fixed lens, that often has both an optical zoom and a digital zoom. The fujifilm FinePix S3200 has a 24x optical zoom and 6.2x digital zoom. DSLR cameras such as Canon cameras with an EF mount, like the EOS and Rebel series cameras, can have different lenses attached. These lenses can have focal lengths of 600mm and beyond.


Lens of camera is identified by what numbers?

Most lenses are identified by their zoom range and aperture. A Nikon Nikkor 70-200mm VR II f/2.8 is a lens with a 70-200mm zoom range, Vibration Reduction II, and a maximum fixed aperture of 2.8 - in other words, a very expensive fast pro lens. A Nikon Nikkor 70-200mm VR f/4-5.6 offers the same optical range, but nowhere near the optical quality in low light situations because of its variable aperture and consumer grade quality.

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Should you buy a 40mm 2.8?

Instead of stating whether to purchase it or not, I will list the pros and cons of buying a prime lens. The main difference between a prime lens and a zoom lens is that a prime lens can not zoom. However, without the capability to zoom, this encourages the photographer to move around and find alternative shooting points. Another positive aspect of using a prime lens is that it has a lot better image quality, with less fringing.


What is the Difference between optical zoom and dynamic zoom?

ofcourse optical zoom..................


What is the difference between 18-55mm lense and a 55-200mm lense?

18-55mm is a wide angle type lens, 55-200mm is a zoom


Give short notes on this term Zoom Lens?

A zoom lens is a feature included on many digital camers. On traditional, manual cameras, the zoom lens was attached to the primary lens or used in place of the primary lens. Most digital camers have some type of zoom lens. This allows the individual to "zoom" in on an object, somewhat like binoculars, for a closer view and photo. On traditional cameras, the zoom had to me worked manually, by turning the lens or by extending it by hand.


What is the difference between zoom in and zoom out?

Zoom in is used to get a closer look and narrow your view. zoom out is for making your picture have a wider view.


What is zoom lens?

A zoom lens is a lens of a camera which contains a mechanical assembly of inner lenses, which allow the focal length of the camera to be rapidly altered.


What is the difference between 20-60x80 and a 15-45x60 spotting scope?

For a 15-45x60 model, then, you have a spotting scope with a zoom magnification range of 15-45x with a front lens of 60mm diameter.


What is the difference between digital and optical zoom?

Digital zoom uses software to zoom in further than regular optical zoom, which uses lenses to magnify the picture.


How can you write a sentence with zoom in it?

With the zoom of the lens, I could capture distant objects with my camera.


Does a film camera zoom in?

I don't think so, because it can't digitally enhance the film to zoom in. Some might be able to, none that I know of though. It depends. Some cameras have a lens of fixed focal length and can't. Others, more expensive have zoom lenses built in (the equivalent of an optical zoom on digital). With SLRs, you can fit any lens you like, prime or zoom. In all cases, you can selectively enlarge the part of the image you want, but this is expensive if done commercially, complex if you do it yourself and in either case compromises quality.


Where can you get a scope lens in Pokemon platinum?

do you meen zoom lens anyway you get them at hethrome city


What's the difference between a varifocal lens and a zoom lens?

A telephoto lens is a camera lens that is typically used for taking photographs of subjects that are a distance away such as a landscape. They are also used for subjects that the photographer can not get close to such as wildlife, and sporting events. A zoom lens allows the photographer to get very close to the subject matter and then zoom in.