04-29-2012, 03:54 PM
[quote name='Studor13' timestamp='1335466333' post='17795']
The classic landscape shot consists of foreground, midground and background.
As we all know there is only one plane of focus.
I have tried every possible variation - hyperfocal, 1/3 into the frame, 1/2 way in, 1/2 way out and everything else in between. The best method is to either focus on the furthest point of interest (which is usually infinity) or just focus at infinity. F8 will work but f13 is a certainty.
This is not just good enough, this is the best.
This notion that there is some magical critical focus point has been brainwashed into some by the likes of Fred M. And the idea that we should strive to find it in the dark using LV is beyond ridiculous.
Let me put it in another way. Show me a photo with this magical focus point. And then show me a comparison of same shot where the focus point was simple at infinity. And then print it.
Only then you will see for yourself.
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I have to say my natural inclination is towards 'infinity at f/8 and shoot'. However I can understand the approach that requires use of LV etc - even if because a 36MP sensor on '35mm' is a new beast to get used-to. For sure, to get the best results a smaller circle of confusion needs to be plugged-in than for, say, a 12MP sensor if DoF calcs are made.
I'm convinced that often people use LV 'because they can', not because it is essential. After all, lenses used for landscape on 35mm format (of all kinds) are pretty short, compared to those used on, say, 10x8 inch - with the original 'LV'. So DoF is commensurately large. My 2 D200 bodies don't have LV even - but I don't write this for sour grapes reasons.
Suggestion for Studor 13 - take time to focus by both methods, in a controlled test. The results will give the answer, at least for that aperture, using your equipment and technique.
Prediction? No difference.
The classic landscape shot consists of foreground, midground and background.
As we all know there is only one plane of focus.
I have tried every possible variation - hyperfocal, 1/3 into the frame, 1/2 way in, 1/2 way out and everything else in between. The best method is to either focus on the furthest point of interest (which is usually infinity) or just focus at infinity. F8 will work but f13 is a certainty.
This is not just good enough, this is the best.
This notion that there is some magical critical focus point has been brainwashed into some by the likes of Fred M. And the idea that we should strive to find it in the dark using LV is beyond ridiculous.
Let me put it in another way. Show me a photo with this magical focus point. And then show me a comparison of same shot where the focus point was simple at infinity. And then print it.
Only then you will see for yourself.
[/quote]
I have to say my natural inclination is towards 'infinity at f/8 and shoot'. However I can understand the approach that requires use of LV etc - even if because a 36MP sensor on '35mm' is a new beast to get used-to. For sure, to get the best results a smaller circle of confusion needs to be plugged-in than for, say, a 12MP sensor if DoF calcs are made.
I'm convinced that often people use LV 'because they can', not because it is essential. After all, lenses used for landscape on 35mm format (of all kinds) are pretty short, compared to those used on, say, 10x8 inch - with the original 'LV'. So DoF is commensurately large. My 2 D200 bodies don't have LV even - but I don't write this for sour grapes reasons.
Suggestion for Studor 13 - take time to focus by both methods, in a controlled test. The results will give the answer, at least for that aperture, using your equipment and technique.
Prediction? No difference.