Hyperfocal distance - DPChallenge Forums

04/22/2006 08:02:04 PM · #1

Does anyone know where I can go to get tables of hyperfocal distances that I could copy and then laminate?

sir_bazz

Pentax K-5

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

04/22/2006 08:04:26 PM · #2

I did the same thing recently to keep a copy in my camera bag.

Got mine here.

cheers,
bazz.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/22/2006 08:10:59 PM · #3

Thank you so much. That is exactly what I wanted.
dc

Niten

Canon EOS-20D

04/22/2006 08:27:12 PM · #4

Thats a good chart but its all in meters. Anyone feel free to convert those charts to feet?

realpdm

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/22/2006 08:35:50 PM · #5

Go here:

//www.dofmaster.com/

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

04/22/2006 08:39:46 PM · #6

Originally posted by sir_bazz:

I did the same thing recently to keep a copy in my camera bag.

Got mine here.

cheers,
bazz.

Word of caution. If you use those, use the bottom ones (with _v2 in the file name). The top ones use too large a CoC to be practical. I'd also highly recommend DoFMaster. When using the online calculator, I've found that the most useful results are obtained with CoC set to a custom value equal to twice your sensor's pixel pitch

04/22/2006 08:43:16 PM · #7

Thanks Kirbic I did not even see that there were two sets. I also have to admit that I dont know what you mean by DoFMaster or CoC. I feel stupid asking but I will never learn if I dont.....
dc

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

04/22/2006 08:54:31 PM · #8

Originally posted by dcano:

Thanks Kirbic I did not even see that there were two sets. I also have to admit that I dont know what you mean by DoFMaster or CoC. I feel stupid asking but I will never learn if I dont.....
dc

For DoFMaster, follow the link provided by realpdm. It's both an online calculator and some downloadable programs that allow you to print your own DoF and hyperfocal charts.
CoC stands for Circle of Confusion. It's aptly named, because it confuses about everybody. All you need to know is what value to use for YOUR camera. The values commonly given (even on the DoFMaster site) are often of little value if "reasonably sharp at 100%" is how you personally view the limits of DoF. My personal preference, based on experience and some math, is to use twice the pixel pitch of your sensor. For the D100, use 0.016mm.