When focusing the view camera, the Scheimphlug Rule alone is not sufficient.
The Hinge Rule must also be considered.
Depth of field is difficult to determine when viewing your composition on the groundglass.
The tables generated by this calculator will show you the 'plane of sharp focus' and 'depth of field' for various lens tilts.
Dr. Merklinger's web-site and book explain this subject in great detail.
Once understood, this powerful tool can be used to determine 'depth of field' when tilting the lens.
Dr. Harold Merklinger's Web Site
