Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hmmm. I have much to learn. I was thinking of gadgetry in the Leica RF to sense at the image plane, the point of best sharpness, and indicating to the user that the lens was focused at the point of best sharpness. That point might be selected at where the RF patch would be pointed. The RF patch might turn a slight shade of green, if you turned the lens to achieve "best focus" as determined at the sensor. Then you press the shutter and take the photo. Dreaming? Vick -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+vick.ko=sympatico.ca@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+vick.ko=sympatico.ca@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Harrison McClary Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 5:55 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] M8 Review Vick, No more backfocus with AF???? I think that may just be dreaming. BF on many AF cameras is an issue. I know Canon and Nikon have both had problems with this. The current Canon top camera, 1DIII, has tons of AF problems, in the past the D60, 10D 20D and others had severe issues with Backfocus. Personally when using a lens like a Noctilux I greatly prefer a rangefinder focus over AF. I can shoot in dark situations, getting good sharp photos, where my Canon AF is hunting, AF from the 1D series, not the lower end cameras....and even when the AF does get a lock it is not always where I want it...often it is just a tad off, and I can't see on the GG well enough to tell that. Nope for me keep the M line with a real rangefinder...non of that AF needed, if you wan an AF rangefinder get a Contax G. vick.ko@sympatico.ca wrote: > Just think if one could get an auto-focus assist while using a Noctilux (ref. manual RF a "CON") > > No more backfocus issues, ever again on any lens. > > I might even pay money for that. > > And full frame sensor. > > So how about restoring the manual winder, with a super quiet shutter, a la "RD1"? Well, maybe not. > > ...Vick -- Harrison McClary Harrison McClary Photography harrison@mcclary.net http://www.mcclary.net ImageStockSouth - Stock Photography http://www.imagestocksouth.com Tobacco Road: Personal Blog: http://www.mcclary.net/blog _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information