Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]AM Neis wrote: > > Some tips: > a) Always set the lens at infinity so you only have to go one > direction/pull to focus. > b) Learn to estimate distance by just looking - so you can use the DOF > scales in the lens and have to adjust it minimally. > c) Practice, practice, practice. > d) Use the 1.25 magnifier. > e) Focus on objects with vertical lines or distinct color contrast that are > in the same distance as your subject, then recompose. > > Hope this helps.... > I agree with A through E. As you can see it's a whole different approach which requires that the photographer be prepared in a lot of ways ahead of time. because if the photographer was prepared behind the time it wouldn't do much good! - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html