<p>Example of impact of apterture diameter on brightness and depth of field.
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Pictures taken through large and small apertures of AR-15 type carbine airsoft gun under same conditions.  Distance between front and rear sights 13", distance from camera to rear sight, about 2", distance to target, about 6'.  Camera was focused on front sight.
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