12-13-2010, 05:04 AM
[quote name='PuxaVida' timestamp='1291812404' post='4866']
Any of you have tried to apply the hyperfocal distance method in wide-angle landscape shots?... And how are the results compared to normal closed aperture UW shots in terms of DoF?
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HFD, just like DOF, is highly dependent on the viewing magnification. So unless you know the maximum size you're going to print/publish the shot at, it's not going to be good enough to use for focus.
A better approach would be [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scale-focus"]scale-focusing[/url] but with digital and auto exposure, there really is no need for need for anything other than one good eye and some patience to get a good shot and learn what works the best. Live view makes this process even easier and I highly recommend it.
GTW
Any of you have tried to apply the hyperfocal distance method in wide-angle landscape shots?... And how are the results compared to normal closed aperture UW shots in terms of DoF?
[/quote]
HFD, just like DOF, is highly dependent on the viewing magnification. So unless you know the maximum size you're going to print/publish the shot at, it's not going to be good enough to use for focus.
A better approach would be [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scale-focus"]scale-focusing[/url] but with digital and auto exposure, there really is no need for need for anything other than one good eye and some patience to get a good shot and learn what works the best. Live view makes this process even easier and I highly recommend it.
GTW