[Leica] Canon 1D X -- the real marker to the end of the mega-pixel wars?

[imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser)]

On Oct 19, 2011, at 11:29 AM, Robert Adler wrote:

> You don't place the GG on the shimmed back holder. The GG has it's own
> holder that fits to the back of the camera just like the DB holder.
> 
> It is not easy to focus properly with the GG holder; I primarily use it for
> framing and ensuring my polarizing filter is positioned where I want it.
> 
> I have a Leica Distometer to find the closest distance when I'm not using
> tilt. I did some work to find out what the best f-stop was to use to get 
> the
> greatest hyperfocal distance. So at f/11.3 I can get from about 3m to
> infinity in focus. If my distometer says the closest object in my frame is
>> = 3m, I'm all set. If closer, I can use focus bracketing. This is for the
> 35mm.
> 
> Haven't tested the 80mm yet as I tend to use tilt with it (it is the
> shortest lens for which tilt is available on the Alpa system). I need to do
> some testing with it not only to get the right hyperfocal distances at the
> best f/stop but also to see how I far I can close down to get more of the
> Scheimpflug hyperfocal plane in focus.
> 
> This digital MF is a whole new ball of wax for most (with tech cams). Great
> results (IMO) once you get it all figured out.
> 
> Probably much more than you ever wanted to know...

Not at all.
I want to know as much as possible ;~)

So you're essentially removing the back with "holder" attached
when using the GG for framing - got it.

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George Lottermoser 
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