The flashlight advice is pretty standard focusing procedure in the film industry for Asst. Cameramen. It works!
Mark Woods
Large Format B&W
Cinematography Mentor at the American Film Institute
Past President of the Pasadena Society of Artists
Director of Photography
Pasadena, CA
www.markwoods.com
I have used a flashlight but the key to the Imagon that Bob revealed is 'The easiest way to focus is to look at a spectral at the point you want to focus to form a cross....and place a flashlight there.'
And I shoot alone.
I have been on movie sets, the amount of helpers is amazing. Occasionally I shoot DSLR on set. Autofocus has been good for me when it works...
I hope when the eyes settle down, maybe I will be better able to focus.
Already one eye has it's yellow filter removed and that was a color revelation. White is white!
Hey Randy, I'm sure you look forward to the new lens "cleaning." I hope all is well. :-)
Mark Woods
Large Format B&W
Cinematography Mentor at the American Film Institute
Past President of the Pasadena Society of Artists
Director of Photography
Pasadena, CA
www.markwoods.com
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