In a message dated 2/4/2005 8:45:33 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hmmm...It's about NOT foucsing at infinity if you want maximum DOF. H=F2/Fc
H: HFD F2 = FxF: Focal length (Focal length X Focal length) fc = f-stop x Circle of Confusion (CoC) on the neg/CCD You can download DOFmaster Hyper focal Chart (software) at: www.dofmaster.com Jens Bladt ========= Actually, I focused on the tree. I knew my f-stop was small enough for maximum DOF and I wanted the bark in focus. Actually, I used autofocus on the tree, then flipped into manual so it wouldn't refocus, then lifted the camera higher and took the shot. I also manual focused on the tree several times. Did both. My second to last photography teacher had a short cut for long distance shots -- focus 1/3 of the way into the scene for it to be in focus from that point on. This was close to that. Marnie aka Doe :-)
