Re: Shooting people, Scala, Realist Focusing

[P3D Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxx>]

Eric Drysdale wrote:

> since I switched cameras about 6 months ago, from an early Serial Number
> Ilex Paragon 3.5 to a later, Double-Exp. David White 3.5. I've been
> convinced that my shots range from the not sharp at all to the not sharp
> enough.
(snip)
> Now, one theory I have is that the rangefinder is not accurate.


A good test would be to forget your rangefinder and hyperfocus. Using
Scala, you should be able to shoot set your focus at 10 feet, and shoot
at f/16 at top speed in open and full sunlight, and have focus from 5 ft
-> inf.

Wondering why you switched away from the early Realist... the Ilex
Paragons on these cameras have a well deserved reputation as being fine,
sharp, well coated lenses with good contrast. I sure can't complain
about the results from my own serial #A3345...


Eric G.


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