For example, when i fine tune my nikon 200400mm f4g vr lens, i always pick 400mm at f4 for fine tuning, because thats the focal length and aperture i use most of the time. I previously had owned a nikon d7000 and rented d610,d800 quite a few number times. Nikons auto af fine tune how to get the most from it youtube. All functions supported except 3dcolor matrix metering ii. The d300s is powered by an enel3e rechargeable liion battery. The newer canon camera and all of the olympus camera listed below also provide for independ. This was the set up i chose used the lid of my new antique kodak 1940s camera for a target lots of contract. This feature alone is worth the upgrade in my opinion. D1series, d700, d300series, d200, d100, d90, d80, d70series. The d300 and im sure this applies also to the d3 and d700, and possibly other cameras, has a setting for fine tuning the. If you guys want to fine tune each lenses focus, you can download the. Sure theres the autofocus section of the instruction manual, but the truth is, were only talking about a handful of pages. Fine tuning autofocus on a nikon d300 stephen footes blog. Nikon d300 nikon d700 olympus omd em5 nikon d800e olympus pen e.
Most of my lenses hardly needed fine tuning with the d810. Focus test chart af fine tune nikon d300 users flickr. When auto af fine tune first came it, it was pretty exciting in fact, i think we all had visions of never going through a tedious lens. Focus mode switch front the front focus mode switch selects manual, or two kinds of autofocus. The nikon d300 will store 12 cpu lenses, and i intend to calibrate all my lenses. Color temperature fine tuning when choose color temp.
Lately i am not happy with the overall images and would like to know if there is a specific way for me to try and use the auto fine tune feature to dial in the gear better. All the cameras below have the facility to set an af adjustment independently for each lens that you use. Singlepoint af is selected for afarea mode focus is selected for custom setting a2 afs priority selection in the custom setting menu fixed an issue that resulted in list saved values failing to display the complete list when finetuning values 12 or 18 lenses were saved using af finetune saved value in the setup menu. Nikon d300 firmware winning d200 dslr at 2005, and since we have been waiting patiently to see how another generation can top it. Nikon still hasnt added a menu option of defeat auto iso in manual mode. The process described below for af fine tune applies to the following cameras. Although my 18200mm vr recently serviced by nikon, 60mm f2.
The nikon d300s inherits the powerful 51point af system of the d300, using the same multicam 3500dx sensor. Photo genius photography courses brisbane 41,150 views new. A few minutes with the d300s af lens fine tuning and they are focusing spot on consistently much more reliably than the d200 ever has in the 2 years ive futzed with it. If your lens focus still fails to hit the mark after attempting autofocus finetuning, either go oldschool and use manual focus if its practical, or you will need to send your lens in to have it calibrated with a special machine. This post describes an autofocus test chart ive developed, why i think its better than others ive seen, and how to use it to test the autofocus of your camera and lens. I was kinda surprised how off a few of my lenses were. Both lenses make sharp, usable images without an af finetune adjustment. Nikon d500 focus fine tune nikon photography forum. The set taken with an af finetune adjustment of 6 were among the worst of the lot. This shooting an airshow with the nikon afs nikkor 200500mm f5.
Nikons auto af fine tune how to get the most from it. D300 lens af fine tuning is fantastic nikon pro dx. Tokyo nikon corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of its new dxformat digital slr flagship, the nikon d300s. The other thing you will need to do, ideally, is to tether the. The d300s is a compact dx format professional slr that extends the options for photographers who value creative flexibility. Nikon d300 parts list service manual download, schematics. D300 lens af fine tuning is fantastic nov 27, 2007 i cant tell you how many hours ive spent adjusting my viewfindermirror and learning the focusing idiosyncrasies of a myriad of lenses, especially my wide aperture primes 28mm, 50mm, 85mm 1.
My name is jason and i have been a hawaii based photographer for the past 6 years. Use viewnxi to finetune photos or to copy pictures to a computer for viewing, or. Get the most from nikons auto af fine tune system vote up 0. D300 page 327 one thing that really impresses me about the d300s is its ability to be finetuned in critical areas like metering and autofocus. The best set of images was taken with af finetune turned off. Nikon d300s nikon d300s lenses and autofocus cameralabs. Af nikkor other than dgtype excluding lenses for f3af. If you use a brand other than nikon check your camera manual to see if your model has. Hi steve, i followed all your instructions, this is something i have done. If so, then this video is just what you need to get the most from it. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine tuning. The basic premise of a chart like this is that when photographed at an. I believe this is becase nikon wanted to make manual focusing easier and faster by increasing the range of focus that provides a.
With a fast 51point af system, 1005 pixel 3d color matrix metering ii, scene recognition system, 100% viewfinder accuracy. The highenergy enel3e rechargeable lithiumion battery lets you capture up to 1,800 shots per charge featuring an accurate realtime fuel gauge system that displays the percentage of remaining charge, number of shots since last charge and overall status of battery service life. The 51 af points cover a broad area of the frame as seen in the viewfinder image on the previous page and no fewer than 15 of them are crosstype. When you want to ensure accurate focusing, the d500 provides an easier way to fine tune af with the lens you use. It allows you to adjust where focus is set to compensate for a miscalibrated lens. Autofocus is deadon with every lens ive tried, especially the 50mm f1. Which cameras have the af microadjustment and are supported. And almost all the lenses needed variable amount of af fine tuning with both d7000 and d610. There is no focus shift with the new 2470mm lens on the d300 as there is on my d200. As well as inheriting the finest features of the highly acclaimed d300, the d300s boasts many innovative enhancements and is designed to meet an even broader scope of creative demands from serious photographers. Exacting autofocus precision, plus three dynamic af modes. Nov 14, 2015 this shooting an airshow with the nikon af s nikkor 200500mm f5.
Jeffrey friedls blog jeffreys autofocus test chart. I worry that it may only be good at 200mm the focal length i made the fine tune adjust at, but no where. The following manuals are available for your nikon camera. Well for fun i just finished auto finetuning all my af lenses. Jun 28, 2018 moon photography for beginners how to photograph the moon with a nikon or canon dslr camera duration. Using live view photography mode, the camera automatically sets and registers the tuning value, giving you precise focus. Here is a description of the three different ways you can configure the. Page 166 the wb button at settings other than k choose color temp. D500 digital slr cameras nikon india private limited. D300 lens af fine tuning is fantastic nikon pro dx slr. D3, d3s, d3x, d4, d4s, df, d300, d300s, d600, d610, d700, d750, d800, d800e, d810, d810a, d7000, d7100, d7200. Previous to the d300s, if an af lens had a back focus problem, you just had to tolerate it or send it off to be fixed by nikon.
Supporting the nikon fmount on the internet since 1994. This varies sampletosample, and the 2470mm is insanely sharp on the d300. If i switch to manual mode, snap a pic, then it is fine and it will auto focus, but the next time i turn on my camera it happens again. My d300s, once in a while, will decide to not auto focus.
Nikon manual viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the app. Theres also comparison focus detection from the liveview manner. There are three controls, one on front and two on the back. Enel3e rechargeable battery with fuel gauge function. A month ago i decided to see an airshow as i havent been to. After years of excellent service, my nikon d300 decided to stop auto focusing the other night at my daughters music recital specifically, the camera fails to autofocus at any range and lighting conditions, the lens is driven from minimum distance to infinity and stops see the reference post further on in this discussion. I have nikon, tamron, tokina and sigma and they all were fine tuned how fine that tuning was is really hard to judge.
Well for fun i just finished auto fine tuning all my af lenses. Incorporates nikons dmovie with incamera editing function into a discrete body, extraordinary still and hd video imaging performance. Automated af fine tune makes it easier to adjust subtle differences in focusing. I think the d2x and d300 have equally fast auto focus with all afs, af, and afd lenses. This is quite a subtle process, and you will ideally need to set your camera up using a tripod, and also maybe a cable release or if you dont have one of those, use the self timer. This feature allows you to finetune and register the autofocus position for multiple. These download terms and conditions agreement constitute a legal agreement between you either an individual or single entity and nikon corporation or its associated company nikon setting forth the terms and conditions governing your download of the operation manual for our products manual. This upgrade isnt evolutionary in nature, its a totally. My current setup is a nikon d7200 and the nikon afs 80400mm f4. If youre looking for the manual for the nikon d300, youve come to the right place. Create a folder on the computer hard disk and name it as desired. The expeed processor ensures ample resolution for discerning shooters with vivid, lifelike color and fast image processing. See also my guide to nikon af settings for other cameras.
Heavily based on the previous d300 model, the 12 megapixel, dxformat d300s adds a continuous shooting speed of 7fps, dual cf and sd memory card slots and a new quiet drive mode. Nikon updated one of the most wellreceived digital slrs on the market with. Professional photographers sometimes require an extra level of ultrafine af tuning. The thing is, the way most people use auto af fine tune is.
Moon photography for beginners how to photograph the moon with a nikon or canon dslr camera duration. If you use a brand other than nikon check your camera manual to see if your model has this feature and how to use it. The nikon d300 digital slr is the successor to the d200, which was introduced way back in 2005. New nikon d300s body only go to the setup menu and scroll to af fine tuning, and arrow right. The cameras af system has the capacity of finetuning the af to up to 20 individual lenses and recalling the configurations. The newer canon camera and all of the olympus camera listed below also provide for independant setting of the short and long end of zoom lenses. If you suspect that your modern slr or slr lens has autofocus problems, you can use a chart like the one offered on this page to perform some tests. When you want to ensure accurate focusing, the d500 provides an easier way to finetune af with the lens you use. Autofocus finetune is a tool offered by many professional and high end consumer cameras.
Hello i see this question was already asked but i am trying to get further info. Thanks to you, i was able to dial out the body using pktether and your chart, then seat about fine tuning the lenses themselves. If you find that certain lenses do not produce the desired results with autofocus, you can fine. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. The nikon d300s is the latest camera to join the growing ranks of dslrs that can shoot hd video. Nikon d300 firmware for windows download camera updates.
In the nikon d610 menu system, af finetune is found in the setup menu. Incorporates nikons dmovie with incamera editing function into a discrete body, letting you switch quickly between capturing superior stills or movie clips in stereo sound. Menusetup menu af fine tune af fine tune onoff and turn it on. The adjustment i am not as confident in, but i settled on 2 which is close to no adjustment at all. I shouldnt have to turn the af fine tuning on every time im closer than 20 feet, and off when im shooting farther out, but thats just what i have to do with this lens. Shooting an airshow with the nikon afs nikkor 200500mm f. Autofocus fine tuning allows you to dial in the autofocus accuracy of a. In the video below, ill cover what af fine tuning is, how to do a proper setup including a handy focus target i made for the purpose that you can download, how to avoid pitfalls, and an auto af fine tuning technique that works as well as using a commercial product. How to do autofocus fine tuning on your nikon dslr. Jul 30, 2009 tokyo nikon corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of its new dxformat digital slr flagship, the nikon d300s.
Now plug the d300 into your mac and it pops up as another hard. D300s page 72 secondary slot function is available on the nikon d300s but not the d300. If your lens has a focus problem you should return it to nikon service as af fine tune is not intended to solve optical problems which will generally be outside of. Pdf version of this nikon d300 users guide ken rockwell. Using live view photography mode, the camera automatically sets and registers. After testing both lenses, ive decided to store a 6 adjustment for the tamron lenses but to leave af finetune turned off. Do you have a nikon camera that features auto af fine tune. Nikon af fine tune easiest and best way ive found youtube. I have written a pc windows software for nikon bodies that, similar to focal and lenscal, makes the calibration process much easier. I have a new 18105 im probably going to send back to nikon for this reason. I have to turn auto iso off the hard way every time i go in to manual exposure. They all required different amounts of compenstion to get them bang on.
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