Focus the surveillance cameraIf it was a general non-integrated surveillance camera, the method of adjusting the focal length was as follows: First, remove the camera, check the small screw like parts at the lens and loosen it, then turn the circle on the lens to adjust the focal length. When adjusting the focal length, it was best to take it off and adjust it while facing the monitor screen. If it was inconvenient to take it off, two people were needed. One person looked at the screen and cooperated with gestures or words, and the other person adjusted it next to the camera to achieve the best effect.
It could also be adjusted manually. Some surveillance cameras had two buttons that could be rotated. One was used to adjust the distance and the other was used to adjust the clarity.
There was another adjustment method: first loosen the fixing screw of the camera's rear focal length adjustment ring; adjust the zoom lens to the maximum telephoto position, and use the focal length adjustment ring on the lens to set the focal length until the image is the clearest; then adjust the zoom lens to the maximum wide-angle position, and turn the rear focal length adjustment ring until the image is the clearest; when switching from telephoto to wide-angle, repeat the above two steps until the image is in focus; finally, after the setting is complete, tighten the rear focal length adjustment ring. In addition, he added a new experience of adjusting the lens. He loosened the screw that fixed the standard lens, adjusted the magnification, and adjusted the lens to a telephoto state. Then, he zoomed in on the distant object, and then adjusted the focal length to make the close-up image clear. Then, he pulled the lens back to the wide-angle state by zooming out. The image he just shot should be a panoramic view. Don't adjust the focal length of this panoramic view (even if the image is blurry, don't adjust it). Go straight to the next step, which is to adjust the back focal length to adjust the image to the best picture. Finally, tighten the small screw of the lens, and the back focal length adjustment is completed.
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fixed-focus cameraThe fixed-focus camera had its own unique characteristics and uses in the field of photography.
In terms of image quality, fixed-focus lenses usually provided excellent image quality, with advantages in terms of resolution, out-of-focus, anti-glare, and distortion control. For example, in some flat photography scenes that required demanding image quality, the fixed-focus lens could meet the needs of the photographer for high-quality imaging.
The fixed-focus lens had a simple structure, low design complexity, and a single focal length, which made the lens body small and easy to carry.
In terms of aperture, the traditional fixed-focus lens could easily achieve a large aperture, which could achieve a shallow depth of field and better blurring effect. However, in 2024, large apertures were no longer exclusive to fixed-focus lenses. Some zoom lenses could also achieve large apertures.
In terms of video shooting, fixed-focus lenses had applications in live broadcasts and other scenes. For example, when fixed-focus mobile cameras were used for live broadcasts, the fixed-focus lens could make up for the gap between fixed-focus zooming lenses and fixed-focus mobile cameras when the image might be lost through wireless image transmission. However, in general video creation, the zoom lens had a wider range of uses because video shooting usually required the lens to have a larger zoom range, a constant aperture, a relatively stable image quality, and better anti-shake performance. Many zoom lenses could meet these requirements. In contrast, fixed-focus lenses might have problems such as too shallow depth of field becoming a burden in video creation, frequent lens replacement affecting work efficiency, and so on.
In short, fixed-focus cameras had irreplaceable value, but with the development of technology, they also faced the competitive challenge brought by zoom lenses.
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Dog fixed-focus cameraIn dog photography, the fixed-focus lens had its own unique application. If you were shooting dogs indoors, considering the poor lighting and small space, you could choose a 24 - 85mm fixed-focus large aperture lens. The large aperture could guarantee the shutter speed of indoor shooting and improve the image quality with relatively low sensitivity. In addition, if you use a fixed-focus lens to shoot, you must open the aperture completely.
In terms of the characteristics of the fixed-focus lens, the angle of view of the 85mm fixed-focus lens was about 28 degrees. With the deep background of the large aperture, the background could be easily simplified to highlight the subject during composition, and the background blurring effect was better. When shooting a full-body close-up, the shooting distance was about 1.5 meters to 5 meters. This distance allowed the photographer to maintain a comfortable distance from the dog to avoid the pressure on the dog when the distance was too close. The image quality of the 85mm fixed-focus lens was usually higher. However, the fixed-focus lens had a fixed angle of view. If the shooting distance and angle were not controlled well, the picture would lack variation, which would easily make a group of photos seem monotonous and cause aesthetic fatigue.
For beginners, if they only wanted to buy a single lens, considering its functionality, it was recommended to choose a telephoto lens with a larger focal length range such as 70 - 300mm f/4.5 - 6.3. However, this was not a fixed-focus lens but a reference given from the perspective of the lens. When using a fixed-focus lens to shoot a dog, you can learn to use the background to make the picture more atmospheric and layered. When taking a set of photos, try to make the dog's physical emotions change as much as possible. Control the light and tone, try to use backlighting and side lighting, and choose to shoot in the morning or sunset at dusk to make the photos more brilliant.
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The camera's electronic focusThere were built-in electronic tracking and external mechanical tracking. When using the built-in electronic focus tracker, the dedicated cable for each brand of camera must be used to connect the stabiliser (such as the Cloud Crane 2) to the camera body. Cloud Crane 2 was developed based on Canon 5D. Due to the problem of the focus system agreement of different brands of cameras, its support for Sony and Pantheon was not as good as Canon. The built-in electronic focus tracking currently only supported Canon DSLR and Canon original lenses. Using Canon original lenses to focus was smoother, and the lens ruler would move along to check the focus distance. However, there was a delay in the fast focus switch. After the fast focus switch ended, the focus would slowly move forward. Sonny and Pantheon only supported the handle buttons to take photos or record videos. They could not use the handle focusing wheel to achieve built-in electronic focus, and parameters such as aperture and shutter could not be controlled from the handle. For some cameras that did not support built-in electronic focus tracking, there were independent external mechanical focus trackers (such as the external mechanical focus trackers developed by Zhiyun for use with the Cloud Crane 2) that could be connected to any brand of camera lens and control the focus tracking. After connecting the focus wheel, the memory point could also be set to facilitate focus drift. For the stabiliser, it was also necessary to consider whether it and the camera model could be used for electronic focus tracking. If not, it was necessary to consider purchasing a focus tracker.
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Home surveillance camera focus adjustmentThere were the following ways to adjust the focus of a home surveillance camera:
1. When a normal surveillance camera was not an integrated camera:
- He removed the camera and looked at the small screw on the lens. He loosened it first, then turned the circle on the lens to adjust the focus.
- When adjusting the focal length, it was best to remove the camera and adjust it while facing the monitor screen. If it was not convenient to remove it, two people were required to cooperate. One person looked at the screen and cooperated with gestures or words, and the other person adjusted it next to the camera to achieve the best effect.
2. The specific steps were as follows:
- Unscrew the fixing screw of the camera's back focus adjustment ring.
- He adjusted the zoom lens to the maximum telephoto position and used the focus ring on the lens to set the focus until the image was the clearest.
- He adjusted the zoom lens to the maximum wide-angle position and rotated the rear focus adjustment ring until the image was the clearest.
- Repeat the steps of adjusting the telephoto and wide-angle positions until the image remains in focus when switching from telephoto to wide-angle.
- After setting, tighten the rear focal adjustment ring.
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Can the camera focus a little more?The focal length of the monitoring probe needed to be judged according to the specific needs.
The advantage of a surveillance probe with a large focal length was that it could see further and obtain relatively clear details when shooting long-distance targets. For example, in outdoor areas with a large range of surveillance, such as large parking lots, plazas, etc., if you want to see people or objects in the distance, a surveillance probe with a larger focal length is more suitable.
However, having a large focal length also had its shortcomings. The larger the focal length, the smaller the field of view, and the area that could be covered was relatively narrow. Therefore, in some situations where a large area of the scene needed to be monitored, if only a large focal length surveillance probe was used, it might not be able to completely cover the entire area.
For scenes with a small monitoring range and a large viewing angle, such as a family living room, small shops, etc., a smaller focal length monitoring probe was more suitable. Its viewing range was large and could cover a wider area.
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Can the focus of the surveillance camera be changed?Whether the focal length of the surveillance camera could be changed depended on the type of lens. The focal length of the fixed-focus lens was fixed, and after installation, the angle of the field of view could not be changed. The focal length of the zoom lens could be adjusted, and it could switch between the far and near field of view as needed.
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How to adjust the focus of the surveillance camera?1. loosen the fixing screw of the camera's back focus adjustment ring;
2. He adjusted the zoom lens to the maximum telephoto position and used the focus ring on the lens to set the focus until the image was the clearest.
3. He adjusted the zoom lens to the maximum wide-angle position and rotated the back focus adjustment ring until the image was the clearest.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the image remains in focus when switching from telephoto to wide-angle;
5. After setting, tighten the rear focal adjustment ring.
In addition, he added experience in adjusting the focus of the surveillance camera:
1. He loosened the screw that fixed the standard lens, adjusted the magnifying factor, and adjusted the lens to the telephoto state. Then, he zoomed in on the distant object, and then adjusted the focal length to make the close-up image clear.
2. By pulling the lens back to the wide-angle state, the image that was just taken should be a panoramic view. Don't adjust the focal length so wide (even if the image is blurry, don't adjust it) and go straight to the next step.
3. Finally, he adjusted the back focal length and adjusted the image to the best image. Finally, he tightened the small screw on the lens and the back focal length adjustment was completed.
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How to adjust the focus of the camera exposureIn photography, focus adjustment and exposure adjustment were two different operations.
If you want to adjust the focal length, there are the following situations:
- * * Manual focus mode (suitable for most single-lens reflex cameras and other equipment)**: You need to first set the camera to manual focus mode, then rotate the focus ring on the lens to change the distance between the lens and the imaging plane to adjust the focal length. During the operation, observe the image in the viewfinder until the image is clear and sharp.
- * * autofocus mode (most cameras have it)**: The camera will automatically adjust the focus according to the distance of the object being photographed. Usually, when the shutter button was pressed halfway, the camera would make a beeping sound to indicate that the focus was complete.
- * * For example, the new camera button of the iPhone 16 series (special device conditions)**: The camera button is mechanically designed and can respond to touch input. The surface can be zoomed in or out through touch operation. Pressing the button lightly is to focus, and pressing it heavily is to take a photo.
The exposure adjustment was mainly to control the amount of light by adjusting the shutter speed, aperture, and so on. It was not directly related to the focal length adjustment.
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The focal length of a direct-focus cameraIn direct-focus photography, when the eyepieces of the telescope were removed, leaving only the main mirror, the lens of the DSLR was also removed to expose the LCD sensor, and then the telescope was directly connected to the DSLR (may require an M42 ring). At this time, the focal length of the telescope's main mirror was the focal length of the lens. For example, when using the MK20240 for direct-focus photography, the focal length was 2400mm, so the focal length of the lens was 2400mm.
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