MF Adjust tools, Datacolor vs LensAlign
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Originally Posted by neuroanatomist
One of my favorite features - AF Microadjustment (user tip in progress) - is getting enhanced.
Neuro- I'm super excited to see your article on this. I have yet to take advantage of that with my 7D. I have been considering purchasing the LensAlign MKII Focus Calibration System (Link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/747316-REG/LensAlign_LA_LA2_LensAlign_MkII_Focus_Calibration. html) for that purpose. Do you see any advantages to this system over the cheaper SpyderLensCal system? Or should I save my money and buy Datacolor product? I know there are home made solutions out there, but I would much rather purchase a ready made system and get it right the first time.
Anyone with experience with either of these products/companies, please chime in. :)
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Re: MF Adjust tools, Datacolor vs LensAlign
Hi Rocco (and Bob),
I agree - I think a commercial tool is the best choice. Disclaimer: I
Re: MF Adjust tools, Datacolor vs LensAlign
The site gate is pretty huge. Just remember to take the ruler off first. I scoffed at the sticker. After about the second or third jab, the idea seemed more plausible.
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I just took some photos of ducks in my front garden yesterday with the 70-300mmL. It always seems to front-focus for birds, maybe because the AF point is at their chest and their head is further away and OOF. I tried putting the AFMA at +2 and the images turned out great.
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Re: MF Adjust tools, Datacolor vs LensAlign
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Originally Posted by neuroanatomist
So, bottom line, both work well - if you'd rather trade money for time, get the LensAlign MkII, and if you're willing to put in more time for alignment, the SpyderLensCal is a better choice.
Hope that helps...
--John
John,
Thank you for weighing in. I didn't realize that the LensAlign had the sight gate feature and what exactly that meant. Absolutely, I have very little time.. and I'd gladly pay the extra to spend a little less time doing things of that nature, and spend more time shooting. There's a LensAlign in my future.
Thanks a bunch!
-Rocco