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But for me, the reasons I prefer the larger format aren't really much to do with ultimate image quality (although that's nice),.....

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....but more to do with the greater control I have over DOF effects and in particular, differential focus.

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Do you have or know of any images where this can be demonstrated clearly? I understand the theory about aperture values on full frame allowing for finer control and shallower DoF but when it comes to differential focus am not sure it's all that clear cut if you take into account the "telephoto effect" smaller formats have.

I can accept FF is better for shallow DoF but I'd need to see proof to accept that you're better off with FF for differential focus (i.e., sharp subject against a blurry background) to accept it as a practical advantage. APS-C (and I assume 4/3rds) is far more capable of differential focus than a compact!

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Andrew (BSRIPN) ... Pics.

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