HOW LENSES WORK
The Iris or F-Stop
Depth-of-Field
Chip size affects depth-of-field.
Focal Length and Zoom Lenses
FOCUSING
Selective Focusing
LENS CONTROL SYSTEMS
Cable Drive
Electric Zoom
Macro
ATTACHING AND CLEANING LENSES
Moisture and Mildew
Interchanging Lenses
Lens mount.
Lens format.
Focal distance to the sensor (BACK FOCUS)
Servo control.
CLOSE-UP SHOOTING
Close-up Lens Attachments
Magnification.
Compatibility.
TELEPHOTO AND WIDE-ANGLE CONVERTERS
LENS FILTERS
Must-have filters
Special Effect Filters
Through rose colored glasses
Matte box
Tips on using filters
White balancing.
Filter grades.
Filter factor.
Sodium vapor lamps.
The Art of Filters
LENS AILMENTS AND CURES
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A LENS
SPECIALIZED LENSES
LENSES FOR HD CAMERAS
Lenses for cameras that switch aspect ratios
Anamorphic lens
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