donnalovescheese
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Reged: 26/08/2006
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I've been dragging module 2 out for nearly 8 months now! I've completed everything except for the two final photos to show a scene focused on infinity and another scene demonstrating hyperfocal focus.
The problem is that I don't really understand what to do. I've been out and taken numerous photos with what I thought was the correct method but they never work out.
I've tried using a 18-55mm lens with no infinity markings and focusing on a subject in the distance (for infinity) and a subject about a third of the way in (for hyperfocal).
I've also tried using a 70-300mm lens with infinity markings but again I jut can't seem to get the desired result.
Please can someone help me. I'm so frustrated I feel like giving up and I'm worried I'll never finish the whole course in 3 years at this rate.
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jennief
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Reged: 28/04/2007
Posts: 284
Loc: Perthshire
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I found this difficult as well. Look back on Page 4 and you will see some threads on the issue and a reply from Gary the Senior Tutor. Have you tried sending a personal message to your tutor? Don,t struggle and get all frustrated ask your tutor- mine is always VERY helpful. I bought an Expo Aperture Depth of Field Guide and I have found it very helpful. All the best.
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Paul_R
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Reged: 16/06/2006
Posts: 1968
Loc: Middlesbrough, England.
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Have you tried downloading hyperfocal charts? I did this and I actually went as far as measuring the distance out and placing a marker at the point I needed to focus on. I do remember having to make numerous attempts before getting it right though.
I also remember there was quite a long discussion about this very topic on here so a quick search should also help.
Let us know how you get on.
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donnalovescheese
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Reged: 26/08/2006
Posts: 16
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So glad to see from the previous posts that I'm not the only one who has struggled with this part of module 2.
There were some good tips on there from people who've had exactly the same problem as me (mainly showing any clear distance between my infinity and hyperfocal shots)so I'll get out there and give it another go.....as soon as it stops snowing, raining and blowing a gale!
One quick question. Did you need to use a tripod to get the best result?
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Paul_R
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One quick question. Did you need to use a tripod to get the best result?
I did, yes. What I also did though was to practice in the front garden looking down the road across my neighbours hedgerows, practicing with different appertures/distances etc until I got some sort of obvious difference. I then made a note of what 'worked' and then set up, using my tripod, at my chosen location ( I still had to go back a couple of times before I got it right).
I chose a beach shot because I wanted some interest in the foreground to help show the difference in depth of field and I found the pebbles on the beach worked well. My 'efforts' are on my Pbase site if you want to view them (link below).
As I say, keep us informed on how you are getting on.
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jennief
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Reged: 28/04/2007
Posts: 284
Loc: Perthshire
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I did use one. I think its a good idea. Good luck. Don't blow away - we have snow as well as it blowing a hooley!
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Matt_Hunt
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One quick question. Did you need to use a tripod to get the best result?
My 2 cents:
As said above above, a beach or railings, line of trees, a fence, all of these are great since there is foreground interest and you can see the focus change over distance.
Get down low / close to the object for effect and yes a tripod is important because the best example of the hyperfocal focuing will occurr at your smallest aperture (less light thus longer shutter speed).
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neilh
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Reged: 23/01/2007
Posts: 10
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Hi,
The previous two bits of advice are spot on. I've just finished module 2. I managed to get 80% but found it really hard to complete everything and I think it's made worse psychologically by the fact that it's your first marked module. You can see my pics at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20696350@N00/sets/72157604225082754/
Definitely go with the tripod option for the hyperfocal stage and use a row of trees, fence or similar in the pic. I really struggled with the flash module myself but thanks to my tutor's advice I realise where I went wrong and wish I'd spent more time trying to crack it.
Good luck!
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donnalovescheese
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Reged: 26/08/2006
Posts: 16
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Well I've finally finished module 2 and it will be going in the post as soon as I can get to the post office.
Thanks to everyone for their help with what I found to be an extremely difficult module. I'm still not sure I'm 100% happy with all of my shots but it's taken me so long that I need to draw a line under this module and get moving onto the next one or I'll never finish within the 3 years allowed.
Here is the link to my submissions if anyone is interested.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7584439@N06/sets/72157602418436728/
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Paul_R
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Reged: 16/06/2006
Posts: 1968
Loc: Middlesbrough, England.
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Well I've finally finished module 2 and it will be going in the post as soon as I can get to the post office.
Thanks to everyone for their help with what I found to be an extremely difficult module. I'm still not sure I'm 100% happy with all of my shots but it's taken me so long that I need to draw a line under this module and get moving onto the next one or I'll never finish within the 3 years allowed.
Here is the link to my submissions if anyone is interested.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7584439@N06/sets/72157602418436728/
Well done. I remember it was a relief to get that module out of the way. Is that St' James Park?
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Regards, Paul CRIPN
http://www.pbase.com/exposethelight
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PhilW
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Reged: 14/03/2007
Posts: 960
Loc: Near Wakefield, Yorkshire
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Well done - that's a good one to get out of the way!
Nice pictures too - I especially like the flash ones.
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http://www.pbase.com/calis
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donnalovescheese
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Reged: 26/08/2006
Posts: 16
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Well done. I remember it was a relief to get that module out of the way. Is that St' James Park?
Sure is!
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Paul_R
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Reged: 16/06/2006
Posts: 1968
Loc: Middlesbrough, England.
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Well done. I remember it was a relief to get that module out of the way. Is that St' James Park?
Sure is!
Never mind....I'm sure you will be able to find inspiration elsewhere 
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Regards, Paul CRIPN
http://www.pbase.com/exposethelight
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