Micro lens adjustments

milesy · 02-13-2013, 07:24 PM

Hi Guys

jus wondering what peoples thoughts were on adjusting the focus via micro adjustment to match the contrast detect setting ......is this a valid thing to do?

johnyates · 02-13-2013, 07:48 PM

Yes it is.
There's a good explanation here: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html

**JimJohnson** · 02-15-2013, 11:57 AM

Here is a good tool to assist in doing the micro adjustments correctly:
PENTAX DSLRs: Front or Back Focusing Problems? Free test (Lens Alignment) charts for Pentax, Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus.

02-13-2013, 07:24 PM	#1
milesy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	Micro lens adjustments Hi Guys jus wondering what peoples thoughts were on adjusting the focus via micro adjustment to match the contrast detect setting ......is this a valid thing to do?

02-13-2013, 07:48 PM	#2
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,345	Yes it is. There's a good explanation here: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html Last edited by johnyates; 02-13-2013 at 08:36 PM.

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02-15-2013, 11:57 AM	#3
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	Here is a good tool to assist in doing the micro adjustments correctly: PENTAX DSLRs: Front or Back Focusing Problems? Free test (Lens Alignment) charts for Pentax, Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus.