Optical Science
Optimator for Critical Back Focus Adjustment
Written by DVi News on September 11th, 2009
Band Pro Film and Digital announces it has become the worldwide distributor of the new OptiTek Optimator, a high-precision instrument that assures precise sensor location checking and adjustment of camera back focus and sensor flange depth.
Traditional methods of back focus checking that have long been used with cine cameras are not possible with digital cinema [...]
The Ultimate Depth-of-Field Skinny
Written by Jeff Donald on November 22nd, 2002
Arguably, more has been written about Depth of Field (DoF) on the DV Info Net Comunity than any other discussion topic. This is my attempt to provide the ultimate discourse and treatment of the subject. By posting all of the variables and examples in one place, novices and old hands can benefit and apply the newly gained knowledge in the field.
Camcorder Lens Defects Explained
Written by Jeff Donald on November 10th, 2002
Here are the ten optical defects and what the camera operator can and cannot do to correct the defect.
