[MF3D.FORUM:1690] I got the MF Blues

[Brenda Nowlan <bknowlan@xxxxxxxxx>]

Brenda:
>Does anyone know what the best setting is on the Sputnik
for focus?
>He is my dilemma:
>I mostly do street photography. 

Sam:
>Are you using this term in reference
to candid stereo portraiture

Brenda:
Yes.

>I use
>a Nikon loupe on the viewfinder. . .

Sam:
Are you 100% positive your taking lenses are in synced focus
with the
viewing lens? 

Brenda:
No.  How would I check that?

Sam:

There is no "best" fstop.. . .
I think you're asking for a golden rule that doesn't exist.
If you are
shooting motion then you have to compromise your
depth-of-field  to stop
the subject. If you are shooting static subjects with good
lenses than a
small aperture is preferable. 

Brenda:
David Stuckey told me he sets his XA rig at on setting and
just leaves it there.  Yes, he is shooting landscapes but I
was just wondering if this could also translate to MF or is
it a limitation.

Sam:
Lenses too contrasty? Try a few greasy
thumprints!!!!

Brenda:
comedienne.