to get actual focal length you would have to multiply the 37 x 1.6 which is roughly 60mm. The exif info shows the actual focal length of the lens - one has to multiply to get the FOV. I used to multiply it, but anymore I don't bother. Your point is well taken, however - it is a problem.
You are correct about the perspective, but I was where I was and didn't have the choice of backing up at that time.
Yes, I was aware that you could do that in PS - although I use Elements and am not sure that is available in that program.
Incidentally, the shot was taken with the standard 18-55mm kit lens that comes with the camera, so the "crispness" comment is appreciated as some cast dispersions on this lens.
Herman Muller
19-Mar-2005 17:12
The picture inteested me for several reasons. What caught my eye was the crispniss of the shot and I started to wonder about a number of do's and dont's. So I like to ask you
1) 37mm is that times 1.6 or divide by 1.6? When shooting with the 20D the reduced CMOS size creates confusion with regard photographers listing focal lenths.
2) Had you shot this with a different lens such as 100 oe 135 from a farther location you would have had a better image showing less perspective (buildings leaning backward).
(3 Did you know that you can reduce the perspective with Photoshop?
(4 Nice website!
