#focus

Been pushing the A7R IV to its limits on a two‑day trek through the Khumbu. Warmup at 8,000 m, then sunrise at 8,350 m. My focus motor whines, then just skips. Same settings every day—AF‑C, 24‑70 mm f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/125 s. No firmware updates.

Result: blurry orange‑tinged spires, total garbage despite perfect weather. Tried turning on Eye‑AF, turned off AF‑C, even manual focus on 200 mm, still can’t lock the subject when it’s only a line against the sky.

I know the spec says 15‑stop dynamic range, but the real‑world contrast in that light kills the sensor. And my 2× teleconverter adds half a stop of extra tilt—maybe that’s it?

Any pro tips? Is this a known bug with the high‑altitude temperature drop, or am I just mis‑configuring? Need some validation here because it feels like the camera’s cheating me.

so im trying to start meditating again but my mind keeps wandering lol i get like 2 mins in and im thinking about stuff i gotta do tomorrow or what ime having for breakfast whats a good way to like quiet my mind or smthn?

I've been practicing yoga for a while now, and I've noticed that some styles claim to improve focus through meditation. However, I'm not convinced that the meditation aspect is as effective as the physical postures. Can anyone here who's also into yoga share their experience with using meditation to enhance focus? I've tried incorporating breathing exercises and mindfulness into my routine, but I'm still unsure if it's making a significant impact. Perhaps there's a specific technique or style that's more geared towards improving concentration?

ngl I drink coffee while studying but still get distracted... what works for y’all? Like actual techniques, not just ‘try harder’…

I've been doing martial arts for a while now and I was wondering if others use it to improve their focus. I find that the discipline and structure of martial arts training really helps me stay on track and avoid distractions. Is this something that others experience as well? Do you find that martial arts training translates to other areas of your life, like work or school?