Technical Guide (Pixel Shift Edition)

When You Need a Deeper Depth of Field or a Wider
Angle of View
Pixel shift is effective when you want to increase the area in focus or to include a wider area in the
picture. It can generate images with approximately four times the resolution of a single frame shot.
Therefore, it is possible to shoot away from the subject while maintaining the equivalent resolution of a
single frame shot. A longer distance from the subject may lead to lower magnification and a change in
perspective, but can also provide a deeper depth of field and a wider angle of view.
Single frame, 70mm, f/8, 1/2 s
Merged pixel shift image shot at a focal length of 70 mm, aperture of f/5.6, and shutter speed of ¹/₄ s
As shown above, pixel shift provides a better image quality and a deeper depth of field than a single
frame shot, even with a wider angle of view, a larger aperture value, and faster shutter speed achieved.
This allows you to take pictures with extra space and with a wider aperture than usual. It also reduces
the time and effort required for post-processing depth composition.
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