I'd be interested in hearing how close people get their near / far focus points – before they stop down the lens. As a LF beginner focusing my 90mm SA at F8, the best I can do is get near / far to within about 2-3mm before splitting the difference and stopping down, usually to F22.

But in Jim Stone’s view camera book, he seems to suggest one can get near / far in focus simultaneously, before stopping down. Is this doable, with practice?

Thanks