HEEEELP - focus issues - wont go away - Nikon D7000
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When I first realised there was something really wrong I read loads about it (D7000 focus) thinking I was getting seriously paranoid. However when it went for repair the repair place told me there WAS something wrong.
But before this I was trying every type of technique I read about but resisted buying special equipment (£50-£100) especially as I read reviews that said it was no more reliable than a DIY technique so latterly I settled on two main techniques.
The Moire method which I'd never heard of until recently - quick to work out how to do and it did seem to work.
http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html
The next was as per post 22 in this thread with my set up as my picture below
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/focal-software.571089/#post-6618361
But I also tried test charts galore but would rather find a static object such as one of my grand daughters toys because it soon shows if there is softness/sharpness.
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Nice diy set up, but that deck chair keeps drawing my eye away from the Ready Brek box
Because I can't stand I use that red chair to work my way around my garden trying (stressing the word trying) to take a few photos - had the camera since January but never used it away from house yet but life's a B at times
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Because I can't stand I use that red chair to work my way around my garden trying (stressing the word trying) to take a few photos - had the camera since January but never used it away from house yet but life's a B at times
Then i would class that as a necessary piece of Photographic equipment
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Then i would class that as a necessary piece of Photographic equipment
It's not very stable though - I've forgotten how poor the balance is and fallen off it sideways several times BUT BUT BUT always managed to keep hold of the camera and stop it from hitting the floor. But I get a bit mucked up and have to ring my wife in the house to come and help me get up - well funny - good job that I really can laugh at myself still - my wife sure does
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Just had a quick play with that Moire Pattern, works rather well actually and i think it's a little more scientific than the ruler method which i have tried in the past but never really succeeded with
Need to set it up properly as i was only doing it on my desk at work, need to set it up properly with the tripod and get it all square and level etc
Out of interest, which method did you use in the end, or find easiest to use?
Need to set it up properly as i was only doing it on my desk at work, need to set it up properly with the tripod and get it all square and level etc
Out of interest, which method did you use in the end, or find easiest to use?
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It's not very stable though - I've forgotten how poor the balance is and fallen off it sideways several times BUT BUT BUT always managed to keep hold of the camera and stop it from hitting the floor. But I get a bit mucked up and have to ring my wife in the house to come and help me get up - well funny - good job that I really can laugh at myself still - my wife sure does
You should give the camera to the missus and get her to photograph it happening. The burst rate of the D7k is quite respectable and could make for an interesting set of pics.
Plus I'd pay to see you falling off it.
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But he needs buffer to stop it hurting on impact!
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The latter two methods were the moiré one which I found out about only recently and then the cereal box method to double check. But the moire method is sure easier/quicker to do than any others so good luck to you
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You should give the camera to the missus and get her to photograph it happening. The burst rate of the D7k is quite respectable and could make for an interesting set of pics.
Plus I'd pay to see you falling off it.
Does that make me a Pro Tog
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Got buffer around my asre - it's called flab - middle aged spread that lasts a very long time
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Of course I hold you somewhat to blame after all the macro shots (many of yours) that are so sharp but with expensive lenses - it along with reading TP has made me more of a pixel peeper but I must remind myself I am NOT a Photographer but a Snapographer - so there
