Olympus-OM
[Top] [All Lists]

RE: [OM] Hyperfocal focussing?

Subject: RE: [OM] Hyperfocal focussing?
From: Dan Lau <dlau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 07:53:44 -0700 (PDT)
On Tue, 2 Jul 2002 19:50, "Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>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.

Excuse my ignorance, but this description sounds like you are just
using the "depth of field" to keep the subject in focus.  I thought
hyperfocal goes beyond what the normal depth of field provides.
        -Dan

< This message was delivered via the Olympus Mailing List >
< For questions, mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
< Web Page: http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/olympuslist.html >


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>
Sponsored by Tako
Impressum | Datenschutz