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Depth of field preview SWPP Photographic Glossary

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A button or lever on the camera that either stops the lens aperture down manually or electronically. This enables you to view the image at the aperture that will be used to take the picture. The view will be darker, but you will be able to see exactly what will and wont be in sharp focus.



 

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