Wow, excellent Graeme. Had no idea, but bought a new lens and my daughter said, "this is out of focus, you need to calibrate." Going to rewatch this, but thanks for this amazing tip and demonstration. Subscriber from Florida, USA.
Thanks a lot, Graeme ! At last a man, who could explain with no high flying science - Just hand on the camera and press the right buttons. I've been sad for months over buying, what several people in the net called Canon's sharpest, The 50mm f 1,2L -and for the first time in 16 years of photographing digital having blurred pictures. You did it ! :-) Greetings from Denmark - and a happy Easter !
Thank you very much for your Kind comments, the 50mm f1.2 is a fantastic lens to use, but you have to be spot on with the Point of Focus when shooting wide open. Once again thank you
after watching 12 videos I came across your tutorial on AF Adjustment, lucky me. Simple easy to follow instructions no distracting waffle. Thank you , subscribed
Very good info Graham. This is something I always meant to do when I had proper telephoto lenses, a bit like my sadly missed 300mm f2.8 and the 500mm f/4. Well, since I have been stuck to 200mm I didn't think I needed to check the calibration, but as I can see here it applies to all focal lengths, so I should give it a go.
Thanks for explaining it so simple! My canon 24-70 2.8 has been out of focus to the point were I almost sold it til I decided to try to micro adjust the lense, I'm sure this is what it needs thanks a lot.
Hi Graeme, nice and easy video indeed! The measurements table, what's called, can you buy it? Or, can you take a photo to something else? I have subscribed to your channel and liked! 😁 Thank you from Sicily!
Thank you very much Yvon for your Subb. The little gadget is called Spyder Lens Cal, From Datacolor available on Amazon. Although you can just use a Steel Tape Measure just Laid on a table. Hope this Helps. Thank you for watching and taking the time to Comment. Regards Graeme
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful, but I still have several questions. Hope you’ll be able to help me out with them. 1. Do we need a separate calibration for each focal length? For example if I have a 17mm - 55mm lens and calibrate at 17 mm would it improve focus ONLY for 17mm or for ANY focal length? 2. Similar to the above question but for various APERTURES. For example if I calibrate at f/2.8 does it improve focus for ONLY when I use f/2.8 or for OTHER apertures as well? Since we obviously use MORE than one aperture setting when we photograph. 3. What about the distance at which we perform the calibration, what role does it play in the process? 4. on the calibration tool/card you focused on the ruler part of it, but what is the function of all the square shapes on the other side and middle of the card? I know it’s a lot to ask but would really appreciate if you can answer my questions. Thanks so much, Marianne
Hey brotha great video thank you. Now as a side question where does your accent come from? I can’t seem too sort it out. Obviously it’s an English accent but I don’t have a trained enough ear to sort it out right away. You do sound like a Beatle to me (hope no offense) as that’s my only reference for now. I know they (Beatles) are from from Liverpool (or greater area). Thank you kindly and have a good day.
Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment , No offence what so ever my accent is from Lancashire Northern England, only about 40 Miles from Liverpool. Once again Thank You, Have a good day my Friend
Hi Graeme, can this procedure be used on the canon 100-400mm zoom lens and would you recommend using the lower or higher focal length or does it make no difference?
Hi Graeme , i have considered buying this calibration device but i am a little put off by reviews i have found when trying to calibrate a zoom lens like a 24 to 70 for example , is it easy to calibrate a zoom lens, how far away from the chart do you need to be and do you calibrate at the wide or tele end ? sorry so many questions lol !
Hi Lee it just as easy , if yo look at the af micro adjustments screen you will see above the scale I was using there is a scale with a W at one end and a T at the other end which allows you to calibrate at both the wide and tele ends of your focal length. You just calibrate the wide end first then press set and then do the tele end. I find it very good but you can just use a steel ruler. You only need to be far enough away so that the lens will focus, the closer the better as it’s easier to see on the screen on the back. Hope this helps and makes sense
Hi Lee if you look up Jeffrey’s focus chart on google I used it downloaded and put on ipad then just put it on table at a angle 30deg or thereabouts., and level your tripod mounted camera.
if the camera focuses forward of '0' is front focus not back focus. You should focus the lens manually to infinity and focus using the camera on the ruler to give the AF system the chance to find your chosen focus point from the furthest point to the nearest. Also you didn't say anything about distance to set the camera from the ruler for the 50mm lens..
I must be bored watching your video's!, joking aside I am going to give this a go with some of my lenses . Who knows I might start taking decent images!
😂😂😂 thank you very much mate. I’ve seen plenty of your photos mate and you nail everyone. It looks like you have moved to a fantastic area. All the very best
@@MrGraeme1961 , Cheers Graeme, so glad I got out of Bradford, I can go for a walk around here and not see another person for hour's. Think of Starting up my channel again photography on a mountain bike!
Get out there mate and get your channel back on track, and to be honest I think you will find a very interesting niche as not only are there millions of photographers but also millions of mountain bikers. Boom
Wow, excellent Graeme. Had no idea, but bought a new lens and my daughter said, "this is out of focus, you need to calibrate." Going to rewatch this, but thanks for this amazing tip and demonstration. Subscriber from Florida, USA.
Hi Leah thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it’s really appreciated. Hope you managed to get your lens calibrated
Thanks a lot, Graeme ! At last a man, who could explain with no high flying science - Just hand on the camera and press the right buttons. I've been sad for months over buying, what several people in the net called Canon's sharpest, The 50mm f 1,2L -and for the first time in 16 years of photographing digital having blurred pictures. You did it ! :-)
Greetings from Denmark - and a happy Easter !
Thank you very much for your Kind comments, the 50mm f1.2 is a fantastic lens to use, but you have to be spot on with the Point of Focus when shooting wide open. Once again thank you
after watching 12 videos I came across your tutorial on AF Adjustment, lucky me. Simple easy to follow instructions no distracting waffle. Thank you , subscribed
Thank you very much! My new 50mm has been driving me crazy since I bought it. Your video was clear and understandable. Very appreciated 🙏
Great episode Graeme. Really appreciate the instructions on lens calibration.
EXCELLENT...I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A SIMPLE VIDEO FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR QUITE SOME TIME...!
Nice easy to understand Graham, it certainly made a difference too.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I'm Glad you found it useful .All the Best Graeme
Thank you Graeme, very useful, must admit to knowing about the calibration menu but never having tried it till now!
I am glad I followed the link from the FB group. I thought I had already subscribed to you. Great video.
Thank you for your very Kind Comment and for taking the time to watch and subscribe, much appreciated. All the Best Graeme
Nice video ...how we are all alike with the same interests 😂😂 good job uncle g
Very good info Graham. This is something I always meant to do when I had proper telephoto lenses, a bit like my sadly missed 300mm f2.8 and the 500mm f/4. Well, since I have been stuck to 200mm I didn't think I needed to check the calibration, but as I can see here it applies to all focal lengths, so I should give it a go.
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you as iv'e not been Well. Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment
👋Thanks for sharing! We are still learning about photography and videography! Full watch for you friend 👍
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Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for explaining it so simple! My canon 24-70 2.8 has been out of focus to the point were I almost sold it til I decided to try to micro adjust the lense, I'm sure this is what it needs thanks a lot.
Hi Graeme, nice and easy video indeed!
The measurements table, what's called, can you buy it?
Or, can you take a photo to something else?
I have subscribed to your channel and liked! 😁
Thank you from Sicily!
Thank you very much Yvon for your Subb. The little gadget is called Spyder Lens Cal, From Datacolor available on Amazon. Although you can just use a Steel Tape Measure just Laid on a table. Hope this Helps. Thank you for watching and taking the time to Comment. Regards Graeme
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful, but I still have several questions. Hope you’ll be able to help me out with them.
1. Do we need a separate calibration for each focal length? For example if I have a 17mm - 55mm lens and calibrate at 17 mm would it improve focus ONLY for 17mm or for ANY focal length?
2. Similar to the above question but for various APERTURES. For example if I calibrate at f/2.8 does it improve focus for ONLY when I use f/2.8 or for OTHER apertures as well? Since we obviously use MORE than one aperture setting when we photograph.
3. What about the distance at which we perform the calibration, what role does it play in the process?
4. on the calibration tool/card you focused on the ruler part of it, but what is the function of all the square shapes on the other side and middle of the card?
I know it’s a lot to ask but would really appreciate if you can answer my questions. Thanks so much, Marianne
Thanks for all the info, just want to ask how to determine the distance between the camera and calibration tool to be place for any Lena calibration?
Hey brotha great video thank you. Now as a side question where does your accent come from? I can’t seem too sort it out. Obviously it’s an English accent but I don’t have a trained enough ear to sort it out right away. You do sound like a Beatle to me (hope no offense) as that’s my only reference for now. I know they (Beatles) are from from Liverpool (or greater area). Thank you kindly and have a good day.
Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment , No offence what so ever my accent is from Lancashire Northern England, only about 40 Miles from Liverpool. Once again Thank You, Have a good day my Friend
Hello, just came across your channel and stopped for a visit, enjoyed the content and subscribed, thank you. :)
Thanks very much for taking the time to watch. You sub is very much appreciated
Thanks mate
Hi Graeme, can this procedure be used on the canon 100-400mm zoom lens and would you recommend using the lower or higher focal length or does it make no difference?
Hi Graeme , i have considered buying this calibration device but i am a little put off by reviews i have found when trying to calibrate a zoom lens like a 24 to 70 for example , is it easy to calibrate a zoom lens, how far away from the chart do you need to be and do you calibrate at the wide or tele end ? sorry so many questions lol !
Hi Lee it just as easy , if yo look at the af micro adjustments screen you will see above the scale I was using there is a scale with a W at one end and a T at the other end which allows you to calibrate at both the wide and tele ends of your focal length. You just calibrate the wide end first then press set and then do the tele end. I find it very good but you can just use a steel ruler. You only need to be far enough away so that the lens will focus, the closer the better as it’s easier to see on the screen on the back. Hope this helps and makes sense
Graeme Cave Thanks mate may have a look at that, can't rely on my eyes as much as should these days lol
Hi Lee if you look up Jeffrey’s focus chart on google I used it downloaded and put on ipad then just put it on table at a angle 30deg or thereabouts., and level your tripod mounted camera.
Hi Greame, nice video. Did you use a manual focus during the test or the auto focus?
Hi Jakub I used auto focus to check it’s accurate. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
what distance were you away from the target?
with that 50 mm lens how far was camera form target point?
if the camera focuses forward of '0' is front focus not back focus. You should focus the lens manually to infinity and focus using the camera on the ruler to give the AF system the chance to find your chosen focus point from the furthest point to the nearest. Also you didn't say anything about distance to set the camera from the ruler for the 50mm lens..
Didn’t understand how you saw it being in focus or not
Hey Blackbox friend. Want to be TH-cam friends as well? Thanks.
Welcome mate
I must be bored watching your video's!, joking aside I am going to give this a go with some of my lenses . Who knows I might start taking decent images!
😂😂😂 thank you very much mate. I’ve seen plenty of your photos mate and you nail everyone. It looks like you have moved to a fantastic area. All the very best
@@MrGraeme1961 , Cheers Graeme, so glad I got out of Bradford, I can go for a walk around here and not see another person for hour's. Think of Starting up my channel again photography on a mountain bike!
Get out there mate and get your channel back on track, and to be honest I think you will find a very interesting niche as not only are there millions of photographers but also millions of mountain bikers. Boom