I was demonstrating my technique for quick focus with my MX (Matt+Grid screen in it) to a few folks at GFM. I guess it bares repeating here.
First always turn your focus ring to one extreme or another when you lower your camera from your eye. Some folks back in the old days always argued for infinity, some for close-focus. I do not think that matters, in fact I turn all my lenses full counter-clockwise. What does matter is that you always instinctively know which direction you need to turn the ring to bring the image into focus.
When you bring the camera to your eye turn the ring until the image is sharp. That is the sharpest focus you can get. Often it is faster than auto focus can do it.
Do not over run that point. This I admit does take some practice. You expected something for nothing, maybe? You do need to work at it a bit.
A point to notice is that you already know which way to turn the ring. Also after awhile you know approximately how far you are going to have to turn that ring, and you find you have it almost in focus before the camera gets to your eye.
Remember this important rule: Only fiddle when Rome is burning (Sorry).
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William Robb wrote:
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Do you have the diopter correctly adjusted? Don't over analyze focus. When it looks sharp, take the picture.
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