keith_w wrote:
> Russ Butler wrote:
>> Wayne Harridge wrote:
>>>> As to hyperfocal distance you're the only other person in my memory
>>>> besides myself to even mention the subject on this list.
>>>>
>>> Just because we don't mention it, doesn't mean we don't use it !
>>>
>>> ...Wayne
>
>> I understand the advantages of using the hyperfocal distance (when
>> desired) but how do you guys/gals use/set it in the field?
>
> Yes, all the time.
>
>> Chart, look-up table in brain, some kind of neat trick, built in to them
>> there neat digital thingy's, or what?
>
> No, I use the little lines on the lens, either side of the index mark
> (otherwise known as the "depth of field scale") to bracket the f/stops!
> For the usual scenes, I set the f/stop nearest the infinity mark TO infinity,
> and make sure the f/stop opposite the index mark will encompass the distance
> important to my needs.
> I don't know about new lenses, but it works with all my OM lenses, and all
> owner manuals show this technique!
>
> Hope that isn't too confusing.
>
No, I understand how to use the DOF marks on the lenses, but they are a
bit coarse & ambiguous (e.g. which part of the infinity symbol is
infinity?). But I suppose they're good enough.
--
Russ Butler (NJ USA)
Airhead 2372; 88&89 R100GS's, 02 DL1000(vstrom)
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