How to Calculate Hyperfocal
Hyperfocal distance is a concept used often in landscape photography. When a camera is focused at the hyperfocal distance, subjects from near to far will be sharp and in focus allowing the photographer to include as much of the scene as possible. Focusing normally, or without the use of hyperfocal distance, usually yields either the background or foreground out of focus.
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Instructions
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Note the focal length of the lens you are using.
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Determine the aperture you want to use and set your camera. Smaller apertures will yield better results.
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Plug the numbers into the following formula to determine hyperfocal distance: H = f2/F (0.033); H is the hyperfocal distance; f is the focal length of the lens being used; F is the aperture being used. The number 0.033 is the so-called circle of confusion for digital cameras. So, if you are using a 35mm lens with an F8 aperture, your formula would look like: H= 35x35 / 8 x 0.033 with the result being 4,640mm or 4.6 meters.
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