DPReviewTV: What is diffraction in photography?

Craig
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It's Monday, so it's time to head to class and today the always educational Don Komarechka shows us what's behind the dreaded “diffraction” when you're stopped down significantly with your lens.

Why do the images lose sharpness? Don shows you a couple of simple experiments to help you understand what is actually a pretty complex phenomenon.

Check out the video above and give Don a follow on Twitter or Instagram

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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