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Archive 2009Contax N Image Thread
p.12 #1Contax N Image Thread
Anyone had the experience to cure the front/back focus issue with the Micro Adjustment feature on Canon body?
Apr 14, 2010 at 09:52 PM
p.12 #2Contax N Image Thread
Yes,
I have used both the micro adjust in the lens firmware of my N 50 and the microadjust in my 1ds3 together to get my AF very accurate.
I have used both the micro adjust in the lens firmware of my N 50 and the microadjust in my 1ds3 together to get my AF very accurate.
Apr 14, 2010 at 10:09 PM
p.12 #3Contax N Image Thread
Thanks Wayne.
How do you think the MA feature on Canon compares to the MA feature Bo-Ming imbedded in the lens firmware.
How do you think the MA feature on Canon compares to the MA feature Bo-Ming imbedded in the lens firmware.
Apr 14, 2010 at 10:17 PM
p.12 #4Contax N Image Thread
You can use both together which is what I am doing on my N 50. Bo-ming's MA is better as it allows you to adjust for near, middle, and far focusing ranges.Just need to follow his programming sequence detailed in an email thread on his forum.
Apr 14, 2010 at 10:31 PM
p.12 #5Contax N Image Thread
Is it true that this adjustment is not needed if the the lenses were converted fairly recent?
Like 2009 ....?
Like 2009 ....?
Apr 15, 2010 at 09:04 AM
p.12 #6Contax N Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
Is it true that this adjustment is not needed if the the lenses were converted fairly recent?
Like 2009 ....?
This is a micro-adjustment which you only need if your AF focusing is off, either front focusing or back focusing.
Check your AF focusing out by focusing on objects near, medium, and far away while your aperture is wide open. Also, check focusing while stopped down to make sure there isn't any misfocusing there due to any focus shift. Maybe your lens is ok without any MA.
Is it true that this adjustment is not needed if the the lenses were converted fairly recent?
Like 2009 ....?
This is a micro-adjustment which you only need if your AF focusing is off, either front focusing or back focusing.
Check your AF focusing out by focusing on objects near, medium, and far away while your aperture is wide open. Also, check focusing while stopped down to make sure there isn't any misfocusing there due to any focus shift. Maybe your lens is ok without any MA.
Apr 15, 2010 at 10:05 AM
p.12 #7Contax N Image Thread
I don't know...
I sometimes feel that some pictures come out a little soft....well, not sharp enough.
I thought it was due to focus and recompose ....
I briefly read Bo Ming's method, but it was a bit confusing....
I sometimes feel that some pictures come out a little soft....well, not sharp enough.
I thought it was due to focus and recompose ....
I briefly read Bo Ming's method, but it was a bit confusing....
Apr 15, 2010 at 12:16 PM
p.12 #8Contax N Image Thread
Bo Ming's method does work alright. If anything it's more 'feature rich' than Canon's as it allows you to set MA at MFD, mid distance and infinity.
It can be a bit complex though
It can be a bit complex though
Apr 16, 2010 at 05:47 AM
p.12 #9Contax N Image Thread
Andi Dietrich wrote:
a close up with the 24-86n
You are right - it reads "86mm" in EXIF at the telephoto end!
a close up with the 24-86n
You are right - it reads "86mm" in EXIF at the telephoto end!
Apr 17, 2010 at 06:33 PM
p.12 #10Contax N Image Thread
Yeah, my N 85 puts 86mm in the EXIF. Which is great as I can distinguish it from my 85L.
Apr 17, 2010 at 06:51 PM
p.12 #11Contax N Image Thread
The Contax N lenses need to be converted by Conurus to fit on a 5D MarkII.
For Planar 50mm f/1.4 Contax Yashica mounts you are referring to: yes you need to use an adapter. I hope it helps
For Planar 50mm f/1.4 Contax Yashica mounts you are referring to: yes you need to use an adapter. I hope it helps
Apr 17, 2010 at 10:15 PM
p.12 #12Contax N Image Thread
5D, 24-85 @ 86, moo
http://www.pbase.com/stevenpa/image/123763985/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/stevenpa/image/123763985/original.jpg
Apr 19, 2010 at 10:54 AM
p.12 #13Contax N Image Thread
Steven,
That through the nose ring harness looks pretty cruel.
That through the nose ring harness looks pretty cruel.
Apr 19, 2010 at 12:54 PM
p.12 #14Contax N Image Thread
wayne seltzer wrote:
Steven,
That through the nose ring harness looks pretty cruel.
Yeah, doesn't look too comfortable, but he didn't seem to mind.
Steven,
That through the nose ring harness looks pretty cruel.
Yeah, doesn't look too comfortable, but he didn't seem to mind.
Apr 20, 2010 at 03:47 AM
p.12 #15Contax N Image Thread
Paul ... I could walk into the last one ... very nice.
Apr 21, 2010 at 12:05 PM
p.12 #18Contax N Image Thread
I don't think the train passes here regularly....maybe even not at all...
Anyway, it is called Tenafly Train Station.
Anyway, it is called Tenafly Train Station.
Apr 22, 2010 at 03:55 PM
p.12 #19Contax N Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
Not bad for an old camera....right?.........
With some SWEEEET GLASS !!
Paul ...
Any chance you could shoot some comps between the 17-35 and the 24-85 in the focal lengths that they overlap (i.e. 24/28/35) ??
Not bad for an old camera....right?.........
With some SWEEEET GLASS !!
Paul ...
Any chance you could shoot some comps between the 17-35 and the 24-85 in the focal lengths that they overlap (i.e. 24/28/35) ??
Apr 22, 2010 at 04:27 PM
p.12 #20Contax N Image Thread
RustyBug wrote:
With some SWEEEET GLASS !!
Paul ...
Any chance you could shoot some comps between the 17-35 and the 24-85 in the focal lengths that they overlap (i.e. 24/28/35) ??
I wouldn't mind doing it, but my skill is not good enough to do any valid test....
Anyway, I'll try to do it .... just don't put too much weigh on my comparison shots....
Please give me until next week....
Paul Yi wrote
Not bad for an old camera....right?......... Paul ...
Any chance you could shoot some comps between the 17-35 and the 24-85 in the focal lengths that they overlap (i.e. 24/28/35) ??
I wouldn't mind doing it, but my skill is not good enough to do any valid test....
Anyway, I'll try to do it .... just don't put too much weigh on my comparison shots....
Please give me until next week....
Apr 23, 2010 at 08:19 PM