I wish the problem was that simple. I don't wear my (reading) glasses
when I use the viewfinder so I have the diopter set to compensate.
That, of course, keeps things from being grossly out of focus but still
leaves critical focus often out of reach. When shooting landscapes I
use hyperfocal methods and choose some high contrast object at about or
just beyond the hyperfocal distance. Actually, when using an MF prime
lens I tend to use the focusing scale for distance but not the
hyperfocal markings. For example, when using the Zuiko 24/2.8 on the 5D
for landscapes I shoot at f/11 and set the lens at 6ft by the focusing
scale. That allows for a moderately stringent circle of confusion
(0.029mm) good for high resolution prints.
Chuck Norcutt
On 8/26/2014 10:25 AM, Chris Trask wrote:
Thanks Chuck. Yeah, I shouldn't have posted the fawns. I shot 20 some
frames last night and most are out of focus. Trying to figure out if it's
the new glasses or the old eyes.
I think neither. Trying to use a manual lens with an autofocus camera
with no focusing aids in the viewfinder is tough. I think you have to
use a magnified view. I could never do it with the 5D.
You might want to check the viewfinder diopter offset. I have mine set
for when I wear glasses.
Chris
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