Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just came across the autofocus fine tuning in the manual. What a coincidence . Haven,t tried it yet but sounds like a good idea. Amazing that the camera remembers 20 lenses and their actual focal length simon On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 6:40 PM, Clive Moss <clive.moss@gmail.com> wrote: > On the Nikon D300, Live View in the tripod mode uses the image on the > sensor for autofocus using contrast detection. This will provide more > accurate focus if the lens is not precisely adjusted. I have a Tokina > 16-50 f2.8 that was way off focus until I used the autofocus fine > tuning feature. It is now spot on. > > On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 2:54 AM, simon jessurun <simon.apekop@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Last night i played with life view. > > The cameras documentation mentiones that it is best suited for use with a > > tripod. > > Gave it a try handheld with some suport for my self(leaning against a > wall > > sitting on the floor etc.) > > and to my suprise found that it produces much sharper pics then using > > autofocus or manual focus while looking thru the viewfinder. > > best,simon jessurun,amsterdam > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > -- > Clive > http://clive.smugmug.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >