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Anthony

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Re: [Link] hyperfocal distance discussed
« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2017, 13:00:25 »
Comments in the original linked article discuss Merklinger and dismiss his ideas.
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Re: [Link] hyperfocal distance discussed
« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2017, 13:54:42 »
Comments in the original linked article discuss Merklinger and dismiss his ideas.
Perhaps quite unfairly since they assume he adovcates focusing at infinity for *all* photographs which is pretty rediculous assume. Surely Merklinger would not adovcate focusing at infinity if there were no important subject matter at infinity or infinity wasn't even in view in the photograph.

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Re: [Link] hyperfocal distance discussed
« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2017, 16:56:18 »
Interesting discussion, but hyperfocal, double the distance, the lines on lenses, and even DOF preview button are generally outdated for landscapes these days. It is so easy to see the results and adjust focus if necessary that a rule-based approach is likely to do injustice to your subject. Practice and knowing the character and limitations of your lens are much more critical. And speaking of critical, whatever your subject is should be in critical focus, so if you are using the double the distance approach, move back to the point where your foreground subject is twice the distance. :-)