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Re: [photo-3d] DOF & Rangefinder


  • From: pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Subject: Re: [photo-3d] DOF & Rangefinder
  • Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2001 14:09:08 -0500


Dr. George A. Themelis writes:
> The bottom line is this:  Your method is good but for the
> majority of the photographic situations with the Stereo Realist
> you do not need to know the distances of the near and far
> objects with high degree of accuracy.  Knowing what the
> hyperfocal distance is and how it works, will simplify
> life for many individuals in many situations.

Ok, this sounds good.  How do I find the hyperfocal distance for a
given f/stop?  Does it vary from camera to camera?  (ie, Realist
vs. FED vs. whatever else)

Thanks,

-pd


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