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Very shallow DOF with a long lens

While testing out different DOF settings in DAZ 3D I wanted to see how much I could push having a shallow DOF. The type where the eyes are sharp in focus and the tip of the nose is starting to go out of focus.

I used an HDRI for the background and lighting and one added keylight (spotlight) on camera right.

The lens was set at 312mm, focal distance of 215, and the F/Stop at 22.

Shallow DOF test in DAZ 3D

Shallow DOF test in DAZ 3D

This is the side view showing how narrow the DOF is in DAZ 3D.

This is the side view showing how narrow the DOF is in DAZ 3D.

Here's a top view showing the camera, key light, and character's position.  If you look very closely you can see the very thin DOF.

Here's a top view showing the camera, key light, and character's position. If you look very closely you can see the very thin DOF.