A few sad facts

1) Certain camera manufacturers (SHAME ON YOU NIKON) have decided that you don’t need (or want) a depth-of-field preview button (the single most important button on any camera.) They have taken it off of their beginner models — the very camera’s where it would prove most beneficial.  Couple this with the fact that most lens manufacturers have stripped the DOF scale from the lens itself and it’s a wonder anyone understands focus depth anymore. This is good news of course for the camera and lens manufacturers who want you to rely on them for everything ... but bad news for the caring artist who simply wants to create a stunning graphic message. When choosing an SLR camera make sure it at least has a DOF preview button easily accessible.

2) SERIOUSLY CANON?  What sense does it make to put the DOF preview button on the left side of the camera?

Most would agree that by employing the proper camera holding techniques (bottom image) you will improve your chances of sharply focused images. Why in the world then does Canon (top photo) keep their DOF preview button on the left side of the camera. This makes focusing while using the DOF preview button nearly impossible. When the button is on the ‘right’  side of the camera (below photo)—there is no problem ... with anything!

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