Canon has adopted that in the 5D Mk II and other cameras but,
unfortunately, I have a 5D Mk I. The 5D Mk II supports custom focus
data for 20 different lenses. But I doubt that it would work with my
Tokina and Tamron lenses. Fortunately, I'm not aware of any focusing
errors with those lenses.
Chuck Norcutt
manuel viet wrote:
> That's part of the reasons why I loved my Pentax *istDL ; there was a hidden
> maintenance menu where you could finely adjust the back or front focus of the
> camera to match perfectly with your lens.
>
> It's a shame this kind of software knob isn't widespread and made accessible
> to the ordinary user.
>
> Le mardi 11 mai 2010 02:02:23, usher99@xxxxxxx a écrit :
>
>> I never understood why improvements (or even data) on sample
>> variability and matching lenses/bodies for spot on AF is not demanded.
>> Certainly abundant info that Canyon is no better in either department.
>> Even Canyon microfocus adjustment for zooms doesn't really work that
>> well at all FL's--fine for primes. Manufacturing tolerances seem to
>> produce some bad matches. There should be a hardware/software fix or
>> the body should be sent in for a good marraige. No excuses for any
>> manufacturer not to have a flagship lens work well on a flagship body.
>
>
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