Category: The Physics of Photography

Polarisation The direction of an electromagnetic wave’s electric field vector is referred to as the polarisation of light. The electric … Continue ReadingLight: Polarisation and Diffraction

The area in a photograph that appears sharp and in focus is referred to as the depth of field (DOF) … Continue ReadingDepth of Field (DOF)

The term “flange distance” describes the separation between a camera’s lens mount and the focal plane of its sensor or … Continue ReadingFlange Distance