03-07-2014, 06:41 PM
BC,
You said:"That look" of FF can only be shallower DOF. For the rest, the look of images is mostly dictated by the character of the lens used.
I say:
Shallow DOF is not just that. It translates to the smooth tonal transitions.
You can say even medium format is not different from Micro Four Thirds because medium format just has shallower DOF ! The fact that M43 has a typical small sensor look, the harsh tonal transitions...its all because of that subtle play, and it really is a big deal for rhose who want it. And let me add that shallow dof doesn't just mean that creamy background against a sharp subject. It also means relative and subtle OOF differences between objects in the frame...all this giving a unique sense of deapth.
Suffice to say that you cant compare formats like this. FF is unique and so is MFT for those who want that look.
You said:"That look" of FF can only be shallower DOF. For the rest, the look of images is mostly dictated by the character of the lens used.
I say:
Shallow DOF is not just that. It translates to the smooth tonal transitions.
You can say even medium format is not different from Micro Four Thirds because medium format just has shallower DOF ! The fact that M43 has a typical small sensor look, the harsh tonal transitions...its all because of that subtle play, and it really is a big deal for rhose who want it. And let me add that shallow dof doesn't just mean that creamy background against a sharp subject. It also means relative and subtle OOF differences between objects in the frame...all this giving a unique sense of deapth.
Suffice to say that you cant compare formats like this. FF is unique and so is MFT for those who want that look.