C220 Zone focus or Hyperfocal question

FM2N · Nov 17, 2008

Hello,
Is it possible to focus using either method with my Mamiya C220? I would love to use the camera on the street.
Thanks
Arthur

David Brown · Nov 17, 2008

Yes. There should be a focusing scale for each lens on the side of the camera.

grahamp · Nov 17, 2008

You will need tables for hyperfocal settings. None of the Mamiya TLRs lend themselves to precise scale focusing, but you should be fine with a medium to short lens.

I have some tables here: http://grahampatterson.home.comcast.net/~grahampatterson/grahamp/mfaq/m_faq-10_9.html

Blighty · Nov 18, 2008

I made a DoF scale for my C330f using information I found on the net about hyperfocal distances etc. It's not that hard to do (IIRC).

FM2N · Nov 18, 2008

Thanks. I will make the scale for my 80mm and 65 and see how they work.
Blighty After making the chart has it worked well??

Ian Grant · Nov 18, 2008

Definitely, but you should know that

That's how I use my 6x17, well not quite true I focus by instinct, a gut feeling based I guess on experience. It works though every-time.

Ian

Lee L · Nov 18, 2008

If you have the correct platform, I can highly recommend
http://www.dofmaster.com/ for making custom DOF dials that you can take into the field.

Lee

C220 Zone focus or Hyperfocal question

FM2N

David Brown

grahamp

Blighty

FM2N

Ian Grant

Lee L

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