 Herbert |
hyperfocus? what is "hyperfocus" and how do you execute it?
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Christopher A. Vedros |
The hyperfocal method is a method of focusing to get the most depth of field possible from infinity in, for a given aperture. This is very useful for shooting landscapes. Most lenses have a distance scale that rotates with the focusing ring to indicate the distance between the film plane (or digital sensor) and the focal point (your subject). Some lenses also have little hash marks on the lens barrel with the higher f/numbers on them (f/11, f/16, f/22, etc). Here are the steps: 2. Set your aperture to a high f/number, like f/16 or f/22. 3. Turn the focus ring until the infinity symbol lines up with the hash mark that matches your aperture. 4. Set your shutter speed for a proper exposure. 5. If your shutter speed is slow, use a tripod. Chris A. Vedros
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Herbert |
Chris, Thanks so much, makes sense. I don't know how to make that happen with the gear that I have.(Nikon d200-18-200 af lense). Please comment and "thanks" again. Bert Niemyer
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John P. Sandstedt |
Wikipedia defines Hyperfocus as an intense form of mental concentration or visualization that focuses consciousness on a narrow subject, or beyond objective reality and onto subjective mental planes, daydreams, concepts, fiction, the imagination, and other objects of the mind. As Chris noted, you're speaking about focusing your camera at the hyperfocal distance. This is an optical property of all lenses; you'll get a more dramatic effect using a wide angle lens. You don't really have to set the camera to manual. Set your aperture to f/11 or f/16 as Chris recommends. Then, when you've got your picture composed [in your viewfinder,] look for something to focus on about 1/3 of the way between the camera and the farthest item you want to include in your picture. Focus on that object and, holding the shutter button down half way, return to the scene you want to shoot [the scene you composed origianlly.] The entire scene will not be in focus, but don't take your finger off the shutter button. Rather just press it to complete the picture.
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Christopher A. Vedros |
Bert, You should be able to do this with your gear. Some cheaper lenses don't have a true distance scale. Did you check your lens to see if it has aperture hash marks? Your lens should have a switch on the side to select manual focus. To set your aperture, the easiest way would be to turn the top dial to Aperture priority (A), then use the little wheel near the shutter button to set the aperture. Someone correct me if I'm wrong - I've never used Nikon.
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Herbert |
Chris & John...Thanks to you both. The digital Nikon must not have the manual aperture bezel on it. The method that John talks about I have used with some success.I have not mastered this Nikon D200 and Nikon 18-200 AF lense. Thanks again. Bert Niemyer
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Christopher A. Vedros |
You don't need to have an aperture ring on the lens. Read the manual for your D200 to see how to change the aperture in A mode. It is controlled by the camera when using newer lenses without aperture rings. Chris Vedros
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