I am noticing that none of my recent photos (I haven't posted most of them) are in great focus. I have been doing manual, although some of them are auto also. I am going to do some testing on the auto situation to make sure the camera is on-target.
My question is if there is a known exercise to coordinate the diopter setting (is that the right term) of the viewfinder with my aging eyes. I plan to set the camera on the tripod, focus on a set of objects at different distances and make some marks on the diopter and analyze the results. But this seems a bit hit & miss ... is there a better way?
Also, do you think that is the problem? I do need to compare results with different lens. I guess this question is a bit premature, but I'll post it anyway and see what you pros have to suggest.
You don't say what camera you are using - but if it is a DSLR then the single biggest improvement that anyone can make to their kit is to change the standard focus screen for a split screen focus one - the sort found on older film SLRs
Both my DSLRs were converted - a genuinely simple job, 2 mins, done at home - cost about £18 ($27US) and simply the most enjoyable, useful, upgrade that money (and not much of that!) can buy!!
They are available for most popular DSLRs, and I personally would not even consicer upgrading my kit unless the upgrade could be converted too.
And, of course, as you then can then focus using split screen alignment - the quality of the focus is not nearly so relient on your eyesight (unless you are so short sighted that you cant see the screen!!)
@styru - thanks for this tip. I found one for my Canon 40D for $20. The reviews do mention how much it helps peeps with glasses. Think I'll give it a try. Do you find it works in macro? The reviews indicate it is not good in macro.
What camera do you have? Have you looked at focusing screens? I changed the standard one on my 5d, to a ef-s screen, this was easy to do, and made manual focusing much easier
@intymalcolm never been an issue - Just do it - you really wont believe just how much more you will enjoy having proper control.
(and if you are really worried about light - look at the link I posted above - the sample pics in that link are taken by me without auto focus, and without a light meter!)
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Both my DSLRs were converted - a genuinely simple job, 2 mins, done at home - cost about £18 ($27US) and simply the most enjoyable, useful, upgrade that money (and not much of that!) can buy!!
They are available for most popular DSLRs, and I personally would not even consicer upgrading my kit unless the upgrade could be converted too.
And, of course, as you then can then focus using split screen alignment - the quality of the focus is not nearly so relient on your eyesight (unless you are so short sighted that you cant see the screen!!)
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I may get around to it at some point. Though I seem to recall something about it borking the light metering...?
(and if you are really worried about light - look at the link I posted above - the sample pics in that link are taken by me without auto focus, and without a light meter!)
Fotodiox Replacement Split Image Focusing Prism Screen for Canon EOS 40D, 50D, 60D