how to set focus to infinity?

[monkster]

Hi,

How do I set my lenses to focus on infinity?

Like to take pics of stars and fireworks.

Using D80 with Kit lens.

Thanks!

[arpinkor]

Use manual focus, and set the focus ring all the way to this at the end ==>> oo

[monkster]

Originally Posted by arpinkor Use manual focus, and set the focus ring all the way to this at the end ==>> oo

hmmmm never noticed the oo sign before. need to check then.

Thanks.

[Artosoft]

Originally Posted by monkster Hi, How do I set my lenses to focus on infinity? Like to take pics of stars and fireworks. Using D80 with Kit lens. Thanks!

Use hyperfocal principle:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperfocal_distance
http://www.dofmaster.com/hyperfocal.html

Regards,
Arto.