Steve Perry
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 UPDATE - Nikon D5/D500 Dynamic AF Issue | |
Frode wrote:
Smart move this thread............................
With all respect, I have MUCH more trust in professionals at Nikon, rather on individuals trying to make money on a, the way I see it, a constructed "problem".
Hmmm, wonder how other great photographers using their D5/500 manage to get great pictures...faulty AF- system.....Come on! User error, bad technique.
People should listen to what Nikon suggest - pro PDF (AF). Been frustrated myself some time ago regarding AF problems. All Thanks to some individuals saying this/that.
Nothing wrong with D5/500 AF!
Steve Perry wrote:
aflundi wrote:
Steve Perry wrote:
[ ... ] One thing though - keep in mind that the camera will only give up the primary point if it's not back on target for the duration of the delay. If you revisit the target at any point, the "countdown" starts over. So, you don't need to worry (too much) about syncing the primary AF point with the delay. I hope that makes sense. [ ... ]
I had missed that part, and just tried it. You're right that does make it much less of a problem for real-world use -- perhaps even to the point of not being much of an issue. It's still a bug, but given this, probably not too pressing.
BTW Steve, how is all this affecting your AF book?
It did put the book behind a little, but it looks like I'll have it out this week  450 pages of Nikon AF goodness
First, all I wanted to do was verify what I was seeing. Note that in my original post, NOWHERE did I mention the book, only that I was working on a project when I discovered it. When people ask about the project, I answer, but that's it.
The fact is, this fiasco ended up putting me behind. I have literally spent 10 ~ 15 hours per week on this since posting this thread. I have been in contact with various forum members behind the scenes (Snapsy and Keith to name a couple), as well as answering e-mails, PMs, and trying different tests with dozens of other people. The truth is, I almost regret bringing it up at all, it's cost me far too much in time and energy. However, I needed to know if what I was seeing was accurate so I could put the proper instructions for using it in the book. The truth is, had Dynamic worked as expected, right now the project would be done and I would be on my way to FL. Instead, I'm responding to your nonsense and trying to get my work done.
Finally, it's a little short sighted to think that a thread of 20+ pages is covering a manufactured topic that no one cares about. Although, I suppose these kind of attacks are common anytime something is uncovered...
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