Hi all - thanks for all the great comments. I'm glad this video helped clear up the hyperfocal distance. Many of you asked how to actually measure the hyperfocal distance, so be sure to check out the video I made on this very topic: ua-cam.com/video/yFI1SZhpkP4/v-deo.html
Hi Brenda. Thank You for the know how! Very much into sports photography, as an enthusiast. Been out last weekend for a photo shoot practice to develop my ability to focus fast and sharp. Saw this video about hyperfocal distance, brilliant by the way, and wondering myself if the same technique can be used on far distance (moving) objects e.g. Big wave surf such as 'Jaws' Hawaii, Mavericks, California? Thank You for your time and best wishes for your channel and professional career.
I don't understand these explanations. I went to the Air Force avionic air navigation systems and I successfully completed it the first time.This is enthusiast photography, not Hubble telescope trajectories. I can't believe this is so complicated. I think I would rather go out there and fumble around and try to figure this subject out on my own.
You have very clearly explained hyper focal distance to determine camera focus point and depth of field. Your pictorial cum geometrical diagram and practical photo shoot are also very helpful.
A lot of youtubers just sit in front of the camera & explain theories & techniques with a lot of details but showing an actual real life demo goes a long way! Thank you Brenda. This video was amazing. Looking forward to many more 😊
Finally someone did explain it simple and right to the point with extraordinary examples!!!! I watched so many videos and finally I found yours Brenda and what a relief! A big thanks for your simplicity and precision in how to get this done!!! Medal of Honor for your explanation🙏
I have been taking photos since I was 10 years now I am 68. I never heard before of Hyper focus and it is really easy to find the point. Thanks and greetings from Germany. Wolfgang
That's great, Pedro! Best of luck! BTW - if you're interested, I created a free ebook on hyperfocal distance. It is available at outdoorphotographyschool.com/blog.
Thank you so much for this. I've watched a few hyperfocal distance tutorials, but I didn't understand how I would know where to actually place the focus box on the live view screen for a given hyperfocal distance. In your example you needed 4 feet. When you toggled the box over on to the rock as a close approximation of where you guesstimated 4 feet to be I then got it. I thought it had to be exact to a decimal point but you've shown it doesn't. No other tutorial I've watched really clarified that.
Finally...I found a video that breaks it down for people like me. It's frustrating enough to navigate through the jargon, then coming across an explanation with even more jargon. So thank you for a fantastic tutorial! It really is THE SIMPLEST out there. Thank you, Brenda!
Brilliant, just brilliant. You answered every question I had in my mind about hyperfocal distance just as a matter of conversation. You definitely know in detail what your viewers want answers to and you know how to deliver it in an easy but factual way.
A good explanation for beginners, particularly for those using lenses without an aperture ring. For the rest of us, the easiest way to achieve hyperfocal distance (no app or tables required!) is to simply set the focusing ring's infinity mark opposite the selected aperture on the upper end of the lens' DoF scale. The corresponding aperture on the lower end of the DoF scale will then show the nearest point of focus and the hyperfocal distance (though the number doesn't matter) will be opposite the center mark on the DoF scale. No calculation or tabular lookup necessary; it's all right there on the lens.
Very good thorough explanation. it's really appreciated you showing us the hyper-focus distance on your app and actually went out there and showed us your focus point on your LCD screen on your camera on how you're actually doing it. Thanks!!
I can't point my finger to what it is that makes your method of explaining things so CLEAR, but thank you so much for this channel. Found a gold mine here.
In addition to repeating the other praise given by others in the comments, I'll just add my thanks for being such a fantastic teacher. I'm a beginner and you have helped so much. Also, I've subscribed and hit the notification bell too.
Out of all the explanations I've run across (and that is many) your video explaining HYPERFOCAL DISTANCE is the best I've ever seen!!! Thank you, Brenda Petrella…my teacher
Yes, now when you want to know what hyperfocal distance is, say at 10', everything from half that distance (5') to infinity will be "acceptably" sharp. Now you can imagine different distances and different lenses to make it interesting - but for landscapes the definition is perfect.
Thank you, this is the simplist yet detailed explanation and I finally now understand Hyperfocal Distance 👍 Not too much info, but enough and a demonstration too.
Have to hand it to you. There are a lot of similar videos on this subject, but you gave a detailed hands on example, including moving the the focus point - a key element sometimes overlooked.....and the video was short and sweet. Thanks!
Your the 6th person tonight I watched trying to understand landscape focusing. THANK YOU! Your the only one who I actually learned something from! Really helps talking about it and then actually showing us what the heck it is we're supposed to do. Thanks!!
Man wish I had watched this yesterday would have made this morning's attempts a lot less painful in the winter cold. Definitely using this next time. Thanks.
Hi from the UK. Thanks for this as it was an excellent overview of things. Very clear and very easy to follow as you ACTUALLY demonstrate what you mean. Not many tutorials do this. Keep up the good work 👌👍😊
thanks for this tutorial on hyperfocal distance, i am a visual artist (painter,designer, photographer)for the past 55 years (slowing down a bit but still pursuing all i can manage) and this is the best explanation and visuals i have ever come across. great job brenda!
I think getting everything is reasonable focus or acceptably sharp is one of the most difficult things to do in landscape photography. This is an excellent explanation - thank you.
This is what I wanted to learn ? Hyperfocal Distance..... and you have deleivered thank you. lol keep cominig back to this for my got to.. perfecto perfecto perfecto....
This is the great thing about tutorials. I knew what this subject was about, but used a camera recently that didn't have an infinity notch on the lens. I vaguely remembered hyper focal...something about my aperture...half distance...Then I realised I had become lazy. This refreshed it all for me easily and nicely. Thanks for taking the time.
Thanks Brenda. This undoubtedly was the first video I have seen on how to decide where exactly to focus for maximum DoF. Beautifully explained too. Thanks once again. I'm a follower from this moment onwards..
I have watched about a dozen videos in this subject. As a self taught photographer I still have a lot to learn and your video has helped me understand. Other videos are good too but I finally got it when I watched yours. Thank you
WOW! You explained this quicker and better than any other video I've ever watched, loved the real life demo explained quick and to the point without a bunch of other non sense. Thank you!
Just watched this channel for the first time. What a great combination of diagrams to help explain the theory of what you are taking about and outdoor examples to understand the practical application of the theory. Also makes a change to see how you visit your locations and set up your shots instead of just watching a man talking to the camera which so many photography videos are! I live in Scotland so it is lovely to see the landscape you shoot in while learning something. Great video! Thanks.
This is one of the best videos I've seen regarding hyperfocal distance. I've subscribed and look forward to reviewing your videos and viewing future ones.
Such great information. I have been looking for female landscape photographers to learn from and finally came across your channel. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and can hardly wait to get out hiking here in Colorado to use this technique.
Great information. This is the type of old school skill that gets lost with the current auto everything cameras. They’re great but it helps to know these skills.
Hi all - thanks for all the great comments. I'm glad this video helped clear up the hyperfocal distance. Many of you asked how to actually measure the hyperfocal distance, so be sure to check out the video I made on this very topic: ua-cam.com/video/yFI1SZhpkP4/v-deo.html
Hi Brenda. Thank You for the know how! Very much into sports photography, as an enthusiast. Been out last weekend for a photo shoot practice to develop my ability to focus fast and sharp. Saw this video about hyperfocal distance, brilliant by the way, and wondering myself if the same technique can be used on far distance (moving) objects e.g. Big wave surf such as 'Jaws' Hawaii, Mavericks, California? Thank You for your time and best wishes for your channel and professional career.
@@carlosdias1940 Hi Carlos - Interesting thought! I would just focus on the moving subject (the surfer or the waves) in that case.
@@outdoorphotographyschool7366 Hi Brenda, thank you for the follow up. looking forward to test it on the big swells next winter! :-)
@@carlosdias1940 Sounds fun!
I don't understand these explanations. I went to the Air Force avionic air navigation systems and I successfully completed it the first time.This is enthusiast photography, not Hubble telescope trajectories. I can't believe this is so complicated. I think I would rather go out there and fumble around and try to figure this subject out on my own.
Finally someone that shows how to focus instead of talking about. Thank you.
You have very clearly explained hyper focal distance to determine camera focus point and depth of field. Your pictorial cum geometrical diagram and practical photo shoot are also very helpful.
A lot of youtubers just sit in front of the camera & explain theories & techniques with a lot of details but showing an actual real life demo goes a long way! Thank you Brenda. This video was amazing. Looking forward to many more 😊
Brenda, I have watched a number of videos on this subject and done some reading, but this is the best most clear explanation I have found. Well done!
First time viewer and absolutely loved how you explained the hyper-focal distance . Finally i understand. Subbed.
sunnyside up Yay!! So glad it now makes sense! Thanks for subbing!
Finally someone did explain it simple and right to the point with extraordinary examples!!!! I watched so many videos and finally I found yours Brenda and what a relief! A big thanks for your simplicity and precision in how to get this done!!! Medal of Honor for your explanation🙏
João Ferreira Wow - thanks so much, Joao, for your generous comment! So glad the video was helpful :).
I have been taking photos since I was 10 years now I am 68. I never heard before of Hyper focus and it is really easy to find the point. Thanks and greetings from Germany. Wolfgang
Thanks for the tutorial you explained the hyperfocal distance better than anyone else on UA-cam, very much appreciated ❤
I keep coming back to this video. The visual illustration is the best explanation, I am going for a hike tomorrow and will put it in practice, thanks.
That's great, Pedro! Best of luck! BTW - if you're interested, I created a free ebook on hyperfocal distance. It is available at outdoorphotographyschool.com/blog.
Thank you so much for this. I've watched a few hyperfocal distance tutorials, but I didn't understand how I would know where to actually place the focus box on the live view screen for a given hyperfocal distance. In your example you needed 4 feet. When you toggled the box over on to the rock as a close approximation of where you guesstimated 4 feet to be I then got it. I thought it had to be exact to a decimal point but you've shown it doesn't. No other tutorial I've watched really clarified that.
An extremely underrated channel. The channel, and the videos, assuredly deserve a much wider radius of audience. Thanks, from New Zealand.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that :).
+1
Finally...I found a video that breaks it down for people like me. It's frustrating enough to navigate through the jargon, then coming across an explanation with even more jargon. So thank you for a fantastic tutorial! It really is THE SIMPLEST out there. Thank you, Brenda!
Clearest tutorial on hyperfocal distance l have seen thank you so much
You explained it in a very simple way to understand. Thanks Brenda.
This is the best teaching hyperfocal focus video I have seenm you made it super easy and I actually got it. You're the best!!
Thank you Brenda, you are born to teach and spread the knowledge
Thanks so much, Ashok - that means a lot!
Helpful and clear tutorial. Thank you Brenda!
You're welcome! I'm glad it made sense.
easy to understand. short and clear. no wastes... thanks very much...
Brilliant, just brilliant. You answered every question I had in my mind about hyperfocal distance just as a matter of conversation. You definitely know in detail what your viewers want answers to and you know how to deliver it in an easy but factual way.
That's terrific - thank you so much!
I just learned a bunch from your video, thank you. I happen to have photopills, can't wait to use this information.
A good explanation for beginners, particularly for those using lenses without an aperture ring. For the rest of us, the easiest way to achieve hyperfocal distance (no app or tables required!) is to simply set the focusing ring's infinity mark opposite the selected aperture on the upper end of the lens' DoF scale. The corresponding aperture on the lower end of the DoF scale will then show the nearest point of focus and the hyperfocal distance (though the number doesn't matter) will be opposite the center mark on the DoF scale. No calculation or tabular lookup necessary; it's all right there on the lens.
I'm trying to fine tune my focusing processes for landscapes. This video has really helped me out.
I am so glad I came across your videos...fantastic!
Thanks for checking them out, James!
Very good thorough explanation. it's really appreciated you showing us the hyper-focus distance on your app and actually went out there and showed us your focus point on your LCD screen on your camera on how you're actually doing it. Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Brenda. Well explained and illustrated. Something I hadn't grasped until now, so thank you
OUTSTANDING!!!! Great job explaining the concept and, more importantly, demonstrating it. You are da bomb!
High fives! :) Thank you! And I love that your thumbnail image is of a cow - we have two.
Outdoor Photography School with Brenda Petrella that image is a photo of my tattoo. My wife and I are both ethical vegans.
@@calikatz2 Super cool! We rescued our two (they are big, impractical pets, but I love them).
I can't point my finger to what it is that makes your method of explaining things so CLEAR, but thank you so much for this channel. Found a gold mine here.
This was the best video I needed to watch at this time in my astrophotography journey. It will stay rooted. Thx!!!
Best “hands-on” virtual example I’ve ever seen....and I’ve seen this tried to be covered a thousand times. Great instruction!
That's awesome! Go happy to hear that! :)
subbed. absolute best tutorial on hyperfocal distance i've seen.
simple tutorial with great impact,
great work, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
In addition to repeating the other praise given by others in the comments, I'll just add my thanks for being such a fantastic teacher. I'm a beginner and you have helped so much. Also, I've subscribed and hit the notification bell too.
At last somebody who explains it well! Subbed and thank you.
Thank you for actually showing this instead of just verbally explaining it!!
My pleasure! :)
Out of all the explanations I've run across (and that is many) your video explaining HYPERFOCAL DISTANCE is the best I've ever seen!!! Thank you, Brenda Petrella…my teacher
Yay! You made my day! Thanks so much. I'm glad it makes sense now.
Yes, now when you want to know what hyperfocal distance is, say at 10', everything from half that distance (5') to infinity will be "acceptably" sharp. Now you can imagine different distances and different lenses to make it interesting - but for landscapes the definition is perfect.
Thank you, this is the simplist yet detailed explanation and I finally now understand Hyperfocal Distance 👍
Not too much info, but enough and a demonstration too.
Thank you for providing a practical example. Super helpful! I was struggling last night with the exact scenario you used as an example. Thanks!
Have to hand it to you. There are a lot of similar videos on this subject, but you gave a detailed hands on example, including moving the the focus point - a key element sometimes overlooked.....and the video was short and sweet. Thanks!
So far your explanation is the most clearer compare to other video ive seen, good job and thank you
Awesome, thank you! I'm glad it helped!
Your the 6th person tonight I watched trying to understand landscape focusing. THANK YOU! Your the only one who I actually learned something from! Really helps talking about it and then actually showing us what the heck it is we're supposed to do. Thanks!!
Thanks Brenda, i love the way you explained the hyperfocal distance !! Very clear and easy to understand!!
Glad it helped you out!
Thanks for this. I have been trawling through Hyperfocal Distance videos for an hour and this is the one that really made everything click home.
Excellent explanation and demonstration. Thank You
This was one of the best explanations I cam accross. Thanks a lot for this tutorial.
Man wish I had watched this yesterday would have made this morning's attempts a lot less painful in the winter cold. Definitely using this next time. Thanks.
Best of luck! Hope it goes well.
Hi from the UK. Thanks for this as it was an excellent overview of things. Very clear and very easy to follow as you ACTUALLY demonstrate what you mean. Not many tutorials do this. Keep up the good work 👌👍😊
So glad to hear that - thanks so much, Graham! Very glad it was helpful.
You explained that so well! Something I have struggled with for a while. Thanks!
thanks for this tutorial on hyperfocal distance, i am a visual artist (painter,designer, photographer)for the past 55 years (slowing down a bit but still pursuing all i can manage) and this is the best explanation and visuals i have ever come across. great job brenda!
Wow - thank you so much for the high compliments. I truly appreciate it! Thank you for tuning in.
I think getting everything is reasonable focus or acceptably sharp is one of the most difficult things to do in landscape photography. This is an excellent explanation - thank you.
Thank you, Sue! I'm glad it was helpful for you.
Thankyou so much. After going through tones of videos and their lectures you eventually cracked the code for me. bravo ❤
This is what I wanted to learn ? Hyperfocal Distance..... and you have deleivered thank you. lol keep cominig back to this for my got to.. perfecto perfecto perfecto....
Hi Brenda, Wonderful tutorial! I learnt a lot! God bless you!
This is the great thing about tutorials. I knew what this subject was about, but used a camera recently that didn't have an infinity notch on the lens. I vaguely remembered hyper focal...something about my aperture...half distance...Then I realised I had become lazy. This refreshed it all for me easily and nicely. Thanks for taking the time.
Great Lesson, I am new to all of this and was very confused by all the formulas and calculations. Your lesson ist great and helpful. Thx very much!
Thanks Brenda. This undoubtedly was the first video I have seen on how to decide where exactly to focus for maximum DoF. Beautifully explained too. Thanks once again. I'm a follower from this moment onwards..
Awesome - thanks so much, Susheel, for the kind words. Thanks for subbing!
Thanks for that I have been struggling with focusing for some time wishing you all the best Roland 😊
What a simple and beautiful way of explaining this important aspect of landscape photography!
The video I’ve been looking for !! Thanks
Glad I could help! :)
Brenda, your presentations are precise and easy to understand. I will be definitely watching more of you.
Thanks Brenda. Have now got Photopills and appreciate your photo and technique. I love snow too!
Clear and useful. Subscribed.
Best video on focusing bar none Brilliant.
Quick down to the point and I have the same lens so this is a must channel
Fantastic tutorial. Clear and easy to follow. Thanks.
Great - so glad to hear that!
Excellent explanation of subject matter. Thank you.
Thanks for the clear explanation on using hyperlocal distance.
Robert Patashny You bet - thanks, Robert!
Mam your explaination of Hyperfocal diatance is awesome 👍👍
I have watched about a dozen videos in this subject. As a self taught photographer I still have a lot to learn and your video has helped me understand. Other videos are good too but I finally got it when I watched yours. Thank you
WOW! You explained this quicker and better than any other video I've ever watched, loved the real life demo explained quick and to the point without a bunch of other non sense. Thank you!
Thanks for the simple explanation. Well done.
Terrific video, explanation and final image, Brenda!
Beautifully explained, thank you so much!!!
Best video out there on hyper focal distance...Thank You for the effort I now totally understand Great Job . !
Great explanation Brenda. Hyperfocal has always been confusing for me but you have definitely made it easier to understand. Thanks for sharing!!
Tim Blake Awesome! I’m so glad it is clear now! :)
Very simply explained. Thanks
Hyperfocal was much simpler on old manual lenses . Good tips 👍
Thanks Debs! You're right - much easier to see the scale on the lens.
Very well presented Brenda, thank you!
Larry Williams Thank you, Larry!
Just watched this channel for the first time. What a great combination of diagrams to help explain the theory of what you are taking about and outdoor examples to understand the practical application of the theory. Also makes a change to see how you visit your locations and set up your shots instead of just watching a man talking to the camera which so many photography videos are! I live in Scotland so it is lovely to see the landscape you shoot in while learning something. Great video! Thanks.
Amazing 🎉 very useful to me because I am newcomer for landscape photography, wishes from India 🇮🇳
Wonderful, thanks Radha!
Another great video, thanks.
Thank you very much ! You actually explained best how this works!
Really excellent explanation Brenda. Prompted me to subscribe!
Thank you so much for this video, definitely adding hyperfocal distance to my toolbox!
That's terrific! I'm glad the explanation helped!
Excellent tutorial, Brenda. All your material facts & statements were accurate, and well presented in a meaningful and understandable way.
Michael Cothran Great - thanks so much for letting me know. I appreciate that!
Really nice construction of explanations . Media examples excellent.
Very clear and helpful thanks Brenda!
Excellent Brenda, direct and objective!! Thanks for sharing!!
joao bispo aragao So great - thanks so much!
Awesome! Thank you for your video, I have learned something valuable today thanks to you. 🙏🙂
That's super to hear - thank you!
This is one of the best videos I've seen regarding hyperfocal distance. I've subscribed and look forward to reviewing your videos and viewing future ones.
Awesome! I'm really glad to hear that - thanks so much!
Such great information. I have been looking for female landscape photographers to learn from and finally came across your channel. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and can hardly wait to get out hiking here in Colorado to use this technique.
Great explanation of the subject Brenda, You always tell the story that all can understand.. Thanks
Christopher Smith Thanks so much, Chris! Glad you found it to be helpful.
Great information. This is the type of old school skill that gets lost with the current auto everything cameras. They’re great but it helps to know these skills.
Thanks, Jim! Glad you enjoyed it.
Your videos are top notch. Best sub this year!
Excellent presentation... lego lucy followed by in the field demo plus really clear speech, makes it all easy to understand, thank you. Subbed.
Frankly speaking I have never ever come across a woman photographer on UA-cam and also explain so neatly.... Of course i subscribed 😀
Very good video. Everything was new for me and now I know very well. Good job
Great video and great explanation. Thanks
adoa5 Thank you!
Excellent tutorial. Very clear explanation. Thanks, Brenda.
Ira Bruce Levine Thank you, Ira!
You are a gifted teacher. Thanks
Bob Wollenberg Awww - thanks so much, Bob - that means a lot. :)
Great video. Thanks. I really like the PhotoPills app. The AR function with DoF button lets you see the spot where you need to focus. Great stuff!