k100d focus question

onlinejames · 06-09-2007, 01:05 AM

while trying to take a photo of my dog , the camera focuses on his eyes but everything else is out of focus , how can i increase the area for the auto focus to focus on
thanks

kskjon · 06-09-2007, 02:39 AM

If I understand you correctly, you shoot with a very large aperture which means a narrow depth of field. To increase your depth of field, you will have to stop down your lens.

This article should explain a lot:
Depth of field - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I apologize if I misinterpreted your question.

onlinejames · 06-09-2007, 05:02 AM

thanks kskjon, that was a big help, explained it perfectly
dont apologize as any help for a beginner in photography is a great help
thanks

kskjon · 06-09-2007, 05:44 AM

You're welcome

I also recommend reading 'Understanding exposure' by Bryan Peterson. It explains all the basics of aperture, shutter and iso. A very good read for a beginner. (I've read it myself

)

CDP · 06-09-2007, 10:25 AM

I'd second kskjon's recommendation of 'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson. Here's a link to it on Amazon.com:

Understanding Exposure

06-09-2007, 01:05 AM	#1
onlinejames New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10	k100d focus question while trying to take a photo of my dog , the camera focuses on his eyes but everything else is out of focus , how can i increase the area for the auto focus to focus on thanks

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06-09-2007, 02:39 AM	#2
kskjon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ålesund, Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 170	If I understand you correctly, you shoot with a very large aperture which means a narrow depth of field. To increase your depth of field, you will have to stop down your lens. This article should explain a lot: Depth of field - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I apologize if I misinterpreted your question.

06-09-2007, 05:02 AM	#3
onlinejames New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10 Original Poster	thanks kskjon, that was a big help, explained it perfectly dont apologize as any help for a beginner in photography is a great help thanks

06-09-2007, 05:44 AM	#4
kskjon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ålesund, Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 170	You're welcome I also recommend reading 'Understanding exposure' by Bryan Peterson. It explains all the basics of aperture, shutter and iso. A very good read for a beginner. (I've read it myself )

06-09-2007, 10:25 AM	#5
CDP Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 58	I'd second kskjon's recommendation of 'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson. Here's a link to it on Amazon.com: Understanding Exposure