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getting to know the camera


i've seen other photographers put tape on the camera lens to stop the lens from moving. why? and what setting would I need to have my camera on to take a photo with every thing in focus at any distance.


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April 08, 2005

 

BRYAN D. NEWMAN 		  T.J.

The tape thing is new to me. Some of the more seasoned photographers might have a better answer, but here's what I think it might be. It could be that they have their cameras in the manual focus mode, and when they get the lens to focus where they want it, they apply the tape to keep it from moving. Whereas if they were in the auto mode they would not have to do that. As for the distance setting on your camera, that all depends on how far out you want it to focus. As a beginner, I would simply suggest applying a zoom lense. Hope this helps, and keep in mind I am simply a novice photographer,not a pro.

Bryan.


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April 08, 2005

 

Mark Feldstein 		  Greetings TJ: I suppose some photographers might put a piece of tape on their lens to help them avoid changing the lens setting for a specific situation, either f-stops or focus. Or, maybe they're using it to hold the lens together or a lens shade in place that doesn't quite fit.

As to what setting re. focus, you're asking about depth of field settings and that depends on the lens you're using, the lighting and the distance of you to the subject. Generally, wide angle lenses offer greater depth of field than other lenses. And, the smaller the aperture (or larger the f-stop) the greater your depth of field as well, but then that also translates to slower shutter speeds unless you compensate for that with a higher/faster speed ISO.
Take it light.
Mark


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April 08, 2005

 

Kerry L. Walker 		 
 
 
It is possible that they are doing what you are wanting to know how to do. That is, set the camera at hyperfocal distance and depend on the DOF to keep everything in acceptable focus. It would be done so they could shoot fast without trying to focus. To shoot with the greatest amount of the scene in good focus, you would set yor aperature at its smallest setting (highest number). Then, set the focus so that the infinity setting is set at the aperature you have set (see the distance scale on your lens). The following image was shot using this method (shoting at hyperfocal distance).


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April 08, 2005

 

Kerry L. Walker 		  Don't know why it didn't load. It's in my gallery entitled Hot Springs Park.

Excuse the poor typing (shooting, not shoting).


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