Hyperfocus. Do you?

[OldClicker]

I think this thread has gone in way too many directions to actually make sense out of it. Diopters, old manual lenses, circle of confusion, hyperfocus, auto/manual focus, post process sharpening, with/without glasses, iPhone apps, macro-photography, ancient film lenses and on and on - many of which don't really apply or are contradictory.

To get a sharp image, simpilify everything as much as you can and get a good image. Then change ONE thing at a time. Are you satisfied with any of your images? Is it just the landscapes your are having trouble with?

TF

[Shebang]

I think this thread has gone in way too many directions to actually make sense out of it. Diopters, old manual lenses, circle of confusion, hyperfocus, auto/manual focus, post process sharpening, with/without glasses, iPhone apps, macro-photography, ancient film lenses and on and on - many of which don't really apply or are contradictory.

To get a sharp image, simpilify everything as much as you can and get a good image. Then change ONE thing at a time. Are you satisfied with any of your images? Is it just the landscapes your are having trouble with?

TF

The thread certainly does have many facets. And, as I have mentioned, all the different elements that necessarily must be right to produce a really good image are fascinating and frustrating all at the same time. If this is off but that is right, you don't get a good photo. And, likewise, if this is right but that is off, still, you don't get a good photo. Where does one start?? Focus seemed the obvious answer. I thought I had the diopter issue solved long ago, but now I'm not so sure. I buy a lens that I can't really afford, thinking that will result in great photos, and I find out about the precarious balancing act between shutter speed, iso, focal length, aperture, etc. -- that's a lot of balls in the air.

Your advice is good. You all have certainly given me much to think about and to practice. And, the best thing is that my photos are better because of this thread -- not where I aim to be -- but better. For now, better is good. And, yes, landscapes are my biggest issue, but I strive for better use of DOF and focus in all my photos.

I got a landscape image this a.m. that I think is in better focus, but again, composition and subject matter have so much to do with the true success of a photo, that I can't say I'm happy with the photo -- but it's what I could do today. Photos like Dylans' have ruined me. Mine isn't the quality his is.

Thanks for truly good advice -- work on the basics till you get that right! -- there's just so many "basics."