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Apologies if this isn't quite in the right area of the forum.

I purchased an extension to my 'updates period' in order to get the latest (5.0) version of the Reikan Focal lens calibration software.

I've hit something I've not seen in several years of using the tool.

I have been trying to calibrate/check my new Nikkor 135mm f/1.8S plane on my Z9 bodies.

First stage is to run the 'target set up' tool - this produces no errors at all. It checks both the target set up and the camera set up - no errors.

Moving to the calibration tool it goes wrong straight away. As soon as the calibration stage starts I can hear the focus motor moving the lens - from focused on the target to completely defocused. It then flags up an error about not being able to find the target - but gives the option to 'continue' if you can see a blurry image of the target. Hitting continue, the software just isn't focusing the lens on the target.

I've checked all the Z9 set up info I can find on their site and do not see any differences.

This is frustrating, but the frustration is added to by the complete lack of response I've had to my support requests via their messaging system for that purpose. It's over a week now since my first request, which I submitted again earlier this week.

So, I have two questions.
1 - Has anyone else experienced this behaviour of the software, and did you resolve it?
2 - Has anyone had any recent contact with Reikan - I don't understand why the company is completely unresponsive.

TIA :)
 
Still no response. Have tried via their support messaging system and via their Facebook page.
No real option in the absence of any support to seek a refund on my purchase.

I'd warn anyone else tempted to buy the software to beware - seems there is no current support.
 
Shame! I used their software quite extensively a few years back when I upgraded my kit and found it very, very good.
 
Chris_911 said:
Apologies if this isn't quite in the right area of the forum.

I purchased an extension to my 'updates period' in order to get the latest (5.0) version of the Reikan Focal lens calibration software.

I've hit something I've not seen in several years of using the tool.

I have been trying to calibrate/check my new Nikkor 135mm f/1.8S plane on my Z9 bodies.

First stage is to run the 'target set up' tool - this produces no errors at all. It checks both the target set up and the camera set up - no errors.

Moving to the calibration tool it goes wrong straight away. As soon as the calibration stage starts I can hear the focus motor moving the lens - from focused on the target to completely defocused. It then flags up an error about not being able to find the target - but gives the option to 'continue' if you can see a blurry image of the target. Hitting continue, the software just isn't focusing the lens on the target.

I've checked all the Z9 set up info I can find on their site and do not see any differences.

This is frustrating, but the frustration is added to by the complete lack of response I've had to my support requests via their messaging system for that purpose. It's over a week now since my first request, which I submitted again earlier this week.

So, I have two questions.
1 - Has anyone else experienced this behaviour of the software, and did you resolve it?
2 - Has anyone had any recent contact with Reikan - I don't understand why the company is completely unresponsive.

TIA :)
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Mirrorless lenses do not need to be calibrated. If you are having focus issue it's either user error or faulty tech.

It should be very obvious if it's faulty tech like lens decentered etc.
 
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LCPete said:
Yes Tommy is correct because with mirrorless the focus is done from the sensor
From google , = There is no mirror or separate AF sensor. The camera uses the actual pixels on the main sensor to determine focus
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f/1.2 said:
Mirrorless lenses do not need to be calibrated. If you are having focus issue it's either user error or faulty tech.

It should be very obvious if it's faulty tech like lens decentered etc.
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The Reikan blog explains why you may still need to calibrate AF with mirrorless cameras.

blog.reikanfocal.com

Mirrorless AF Calibration - Part 1: You SHOULD Calibrate your Mirrorless Autofocus!

We take a look at why you probably should calibrate your mirrorless autofocus with an overview of evidence, and introduction to this series.
blog.reikanfocal.com
 
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f/1.2 said:
Well if they say it’s true it must be but I suspect not.
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Reading across multiple sources on this, it certainly isn't needed routinely like it was with DSLRs.

The Nikon manuals say "use only as required", but other places suggest examples where it's useful e.g adapted lenses and calibrating the PDAF with the CDAF focus points..

So even though it appears it isn't needed very often, it seems it's useful enough for mirrorless camera makers to still provide the feature.
 
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