Focusing Problem

sqjaw · 03-06-2013, 02:33 PM

I think I have a focusing problem with My K-5 , is there a way to check it and make camera adjustment to it:
here is a photo, It does not look sharp even after processing it thru LTRM 4.3 or is it me :
thank you for your help

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Adam · 03-06-2013, 02:42 PM

Try this:

Fixing Front and Back Focus - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

Also, it would be nice if your photo included EXIF info!

sqjaw · 03-06-2013, 06:45 PM

how does one add that info to photo

Originally posted by Adam

Try this:

Fixing Front and Back Focus - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

Also, it would be nice if your photo included EXIF info!

SKwan · 03-06-2013, 10:28 PM

You click "Go Advanced" and then click the clip icon to upload the image It will be OK only if the info hasn't be deleted during post-possesing!

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sqjaw · 03-07-2013, 11:12 AM

thank you very much

Originally posted by SKwan

You click "Go Advanced" and then click the clip icon to upload the image It will be OK only if the info hasn't be deleted during post-possesing!

sqjaw · 03-09-2013, 01:10 PM

Went into LTRM 4.3 and checked the export section and the all is checked so, I am at a loss as to get the exif file to show:

SKwan · 03-09-2013, 06:18 PM

I have downloaded your photo and tried to check its EXIF ... but I cannot find such information!

MPrince · 03-10-2013, 06:02 AM

This is my preferred method for checking/correcting focus issues:

AF microadjustment for the 1Ds mark III, 1D Mk3, 5D Mk2, 7D, 1D X

abmj · 03-11-2013, 12:37 AM

Usually, with such a busy image, you can find SOMETHING that is in proper focus if the problem is a slight front- or back focus. Usually a point just in front or in back of the focus point. I downloaded your image and blew it up but could not find any sharp spots. Did you actually apply any sharpening in LR?

Like the previous poster, I couldn't get the exif info to show up either. If you can't get it to post, perhaps you can just tell us in a post what the specs were. ISO, shutter speed, f/stop, etc. It would also help to know other details - where did you set the focus point? Tripod? How much postprocessing did you actually do? That sort of thing.

03-06-2013, 02:33 PM	#1
sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224	Focusing Problem I think I have a focusing problem with My K-5 , is there a way to check it and make camera adjustment to it: here is a photo, It does not look sharp even after processing it thru LTRM 4.3 or is it me : thank you for your help Attached Images

03-06-2013, 02:42 PM	#2
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03-09-2013, 01:10 PM	#6
sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224 Original Poster	Went into LTRM 4.3 and checked the export section and the all is checked so, I am at a loss as to get the exif file to show: Attached Images

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sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224 Original Poster	how does one add that info to photo Originally posted by Adam Try this: Fixing Front and Back Focus - Introduction - PentaxForums.com Also, it would be nice if your photo included EXIF info!

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sqjaw Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Quincy,Ma. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 224 Original Poster	thank you very much Originally posted by SKwan You click "Go Advanced" and then click the clip icon to upload the image It will be OK only if the info hasn't be deleted during post-possesing!

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SKwan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95	I have downloaded your photo and tried to check its EXIF ... but I cannot find such information!

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MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	This is my preferred method for checking/correcting focus issues: AF microadjustment for the 1Ds mark III, 1D Mk3, 5D Mk2, 7D, 1D X

03-11-2013, 12:37 AM	#9
abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600	Usually, with such a busy image, you can find SOMETHING that is in proper focus if the problem is a slight front- or back focus. Usually a point just in front or in back of the focus point. I downloaded your image and blew it up but could not find any sharp spots. Did you actually apply any sharpening in LR? Like the previous poster, I couldn't get the exif info to show up either. If you can't get it to post, perhaps you can just tell us in a post what the specs were. ISO, shutter speed, f/stop, etc. It would also help to know other details - where did you set the focus point? Tripod? How much postprocessing did you actually do? That sort of thing.

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