Focusing in the Dark

Whether it be a rangefinder or an SLR here is a tip:

• Bring a torch, or use your flash on your camera phone.
• Get someone to stand in line with where you want to focus on.
• Have them shine the light at you.
• TURN OFF AUTO FOCUS, which you shouldn’t have on anyway, naughty naughty!
• focus on the light.
• If you use a rangefinder it is easier as you just make the two lights come together as one.
• If you really want to play it safe, stay higher than f16 to assist in focusing (i.e. f32).

Obvious really, but I didn’t realise until I was told, so now you know too. What are you doing out in the dark anyway?

Best,

Dan