Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I was trying to figure out the DOF scale on a Nikon 35/2 AFD the other day. LMAO, I couldn't really figure it out. I just found a DOF calculator on the Web and wrote down a few aperture/distance pairs. Gotta write 'em down on some tape and stick it on the lens. Scott Ric Carter wrote: > Hey Ken-- > > I don't have a Summaron, but think this will work from pictures of > them I've seen. > > Set your desired aperture. > > Look at the lens's back scale which features two sets of aperture > numbers radiating from center of focus. Turn the focus until the > infinity symbol is over the aperture you set. > > The distance that appears over the same aperture on the other side is > the nearest in focus. > > Anything within those bounds is focused - sort of. > > Have a great vacation. > > Ric Carter > http://gallery.leica-users.org/Passing-Fancies > > > > > On Aug 28, 2005, at 10:00 AM, Kenneth Frazier wrote: > >> I need some tech advice from folks who shoot with hyperfocal distance >> settings: >> >> Now that I'm using my Summaron 35/3.5 more, on a IIIf, I'd like to know >> how to set it for hyperfocal shooting. The lens is small and fiddly >> when trying to change f stops for street shooting. >> >> Tips and suggestions, please? >> >> Ken >> -- >> The Rev. Kenneth Frazier >> Norfield Congregational Church >> CT Conference, United Church of Christ >> Weston, CT USA >> Leica photos at: http://tinyurl.com/6sc2r >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information