Photography

Depth of Field Planner

Enter focal length, aperture, focus distance and sensor format to estimate depth of field locally.

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Calculate focus limits and depth of field locally.

When to use this tool

Use it to plan depth of field before a portrait session, check a landscape hyperfocal setup or estimate close-up softness before a macro shot.

  1. Plan portrait focus for shallow depth of field shots.
  2. Check a hyperfocal setup for landscapes and travel scenes.
  3. Estimate close-focus depth of field for macro or product shots.
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FAQ

Questions

Questions

Does the planner upload my camera settings?

No. The calculations run locally in your browser.

Why does sensor format change the result?

Different sensor formats use different circle of confusion values, which changes the near and far focus limits.

Why can real depth of field look different?

Real-world appearance can change with print size, viewing distance, sensor resolution and lens characteristics, so the result is an estimate.