Hi folk
Actually, I think there are times when what you both have written does not
apply.
Sometimes, the realities of available light, film speed, and movement of
subject, mean that hyperfocal distance needs to be considered at even
smaller apertures.
In such instances what I do is this.
Decide where exactly in the subject are the points both far and near that I
*really* want to be in focus. Focus on each and note where on the lens barrel
these points are (ie, how far). Chose the aperture that the lens markings
indicates *should* cover both extremes of distance. Check that this seems
to be working by using the stop-down button.
Experts will say that the next step, having got the above all correct, is to
stop down one or two stops more, as the indicated hyperfocal distance on
the lens barrel is too marginal for good quality.
Brian
> Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2002 17:44:01 -0700
> From: "Barry B. Bean" <>
> Subject: RE: [OM] Hyperfocal focussing?
>
> On Mon, 1 Jul 2002 12:05:15 -0500, Robert Gries wrote:
>
> >This, of course is only useful for smaller apertures (f11 or f16) where
> >the depth of filed is greater.
>
> Or on wide angles, where the depth of field can easily cover the range from a
> few feet to infinity at a respectable f/5.6 or f/8.
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