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prvc on Feb 9, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Show HN: Filmbox, physically accurate film emulati...

"Depth of field" is neither a defect, nor anything to do with the sensor/ film, yet I have seen this misconception repeated all over the place for years! (why?)

satvikpendem on Feb 9, 2023 [–]

Because it shows up in video games where it's an artificial effect and many including me people turn it off.

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