Re: [photo-3d] Twin Rig Focus

[Peter Davis <pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 11:05 PM 4/21/00, you wrote:
>Allan Griffin wrote:
>
><< While there are those who think auto focus is just the
>  money, even with a twin SLR stereo rig, there are others,
>  like me, who prefer to do as we always did before the days
>  of auto focus - we simply figure the distance and depth of
>  the zone in which we estimate the action will be happening
>  and PRE-FOCUS.  "
>
>This is exactly my feeling on the subject also.  Along with use of
>hyper-focal distance, focusing has never seemed much of a problem, even with
>the two lenses.  How long does it take to match the 2nd lens to the first?
>I would refuse autofocus even if it were available on my rig.
>
>Gary Schacker

I think a lot depends on your subject matter.  If you're shooting 
landscapes, wildlife, sports, etc., pre-focusing may work for you.  If, 
however, you're shooting kids running around at a family gathering, I think 
you'll miss a lot of shots.

-pd


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