Re: Pros and cons of linked/siamesed MF cameras.

[Tom Deering <tdeering@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>4. For that matter, why not dump *both* focusing/viewing sections?  Since
>>I'm shooting hyperfocal, couldn't I just use the scale on the lens barrel?
>
>  You could. But MF has less depth of field than 35mm
>(even taking into account the reduced viewing magnification
>which translates into a larger allowable COC {circle of
>confusion}).
>
>  My Ricohflexes have DOF scales based on a 0.08 mm COC
>(the Realist is 0.03 mm for comparison). But I find infinity
>in hyperfocal shots somewhat soft. So you would have to
>calibrate you own hyperfocal preferences.


I understood your whole message, Greg, except for this bit here.

Can somebody point me to an online reference that deals with the circle of
confusion concept??

Thanks,

Tom