Outlined in this informative video are 4 different techniques for accurate focus as well as a discussion on DOF (depth of field) as it relates to each method. Additional information is provided on off-center focus using a rangefinder camera such as a Leica M. Video length: 12 minutes 11 seconds. LINKS Discussed in the video: [...]
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Focus and Depth of Field
Posted in Camera Technologies, indian hill imageworks, leica, lens test, stephen schaub, tagged depth of field, dof, focus guide for rangefinders, hyperfocal distance, maximum depth of field, point of focus, sharp negatives, sharp print on April 30, 2009 | 9 Comments »
Focus: How To and Should You!
Posted in indian hill imageworks, nikon, stephen schaub, tagged bokeh, depth of field, how to focus a lens, Leica CM, plane of focus, rodenstock, schneider, zeiss on November 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I, for one, feel that focus is highly over-rated. As a matter of fact- for almost 2 years I would argue that none of my images were “in focus” or at least not sharp. Did that make them less photographic or less of an Artwork? No. Focus is just one element of an image and [...]





