topic Re: How to Set Hyperfocal Distance? in EF & RF Lenses

How to Set Hyperfocal Distance?

NiceShotSteve — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:31:27 GMT

Most EOS lenses lack a comprehensive DOF scale. If I want to use manual focus and set the lens to its f/8 hyperfocal distance, how do I do that when the lens doesn't even show f/8, or if it does, the tick marks are so close as to make them meaningless? I recall older EOS cameras that had a "DEP" function that worked pretty well, but of course the newer models do not. Suggestions?

Re: How to Set Hyperfocal Distance?

JoeDavid — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:55:27 GMT

Yes, DEP mode was useful. A-DEP not so much... Anyway, I have an iPhone with me most of the time and use the following app:

https://itunes.apple.com/app/pcam-film-digital-calculator/id295456485

It's not free but is pretty flexible with calculating DOF plus other functions for various camera/lens combinations. There is a lot of video functions that I don't use though.

Re: How to Set Hyperfocal Distance?

7D5D — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:40:30 GMT

DOF Master is my favorite and a very nice tool, especially for you Apple users since there is an app. I'm still waiting for the Android app to come out so for now I have to have an Internet connection and use the Android link.

DOF Master

For Apple

Android Link