Re: [photo-3d] 35mm versus MF

["don lopp" <dlopp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As rguards to depth of focus I beleive that most of my stereo views are
sharp , from near  from near to far as any 35 mm slides I have seen and as I
have said before , depth of focus is not determined by focal length  but is
determined by focal length of the lens being used ! Don.
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Subject: Re: [photo-3d] 35mm versus MF


> There has been a significant amount of discussion concerning Medium Format
vs
> 35MM format.
> I believe it's a matter of taste and technical tradeoffs.
>
> Certainly a larger image area contributes to improving the image in many
> ways.  It's the old adage "There is no substitute for square inches" .
>
> HOWEVER, since the focal length of a MF camera lens is about twice as long
as
> a 35MM, there is a distinct difference in "acceptable" depth of field (all
> else being equal), that 35mm wins hands down.
>
> A sharp stereo image is typically what's desired, from foreground to
> infinity.  There is a better chance in obtaining this with 35mm format
than
> MF.   Even better with a veiwmaster format with its subsequent increases
in
> depth of feild.
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