- Auto AF Fine-Tuning
Auto AF Fine-Tuning
The D850 can fine-tune autofocus automatically. The results can be used with all lenses of the same type.
Oct 02, 2018 Nikon Z7 with 24-70 f/4 S at 24mm – Autofocus Calibration Nikon Z7 with 24-70 f/4 S at 70mm – Autofocus Calibration Both show that the lens could benefit from a slight adjustment – an AF Fine Tune of -1. They also show pretty similar peak sharpness (both around 2000). Oct 27, 2018 Archive 2018 Z7 AF Fine Tune. I would fine tune my lenses monthly when I had nikon dslr. If a lens was +15 or more, I would get rid of it. So much time spent! I went primarily mirrorless in november 2017, and while yes, there is a setting for it on the sonys, I have yet to see a need to fine tune. Here’s a 12-minute video in which photographer Steve Perry shows how to use the relatively new “Auto AF Fine Tune” feature from Nikon. If your camera is back or forward focusing, then it’s. The Nikon Z6 has a 493 on-sensor autofocus system that covers up to 90% of the frame. An intuitive AF algorithm has been optimized for the Z 6’s FX-format sensor so that the camera switches between focal-plane phase-detect AF and contrast-detect AF in order to fine-tune your focus and give you the best image every time. Bundle Includes.
Use only as required. AF fine-tuning should be performed at the focus distance at which the lens is normally used; finetuning performed at short focus distances may be less effective with distant subjects and vice versa.
1 Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod and aim the camera at a flat, high-contrast subject parallel to the camera focal plane. Note that auto AF fine-tuning works best at maximum aperture and may not function in dark surroundings.
2 Start live view.
Nikon Z7 Lenses
Rotate the live view selector to and press the button.
3 Adjust focus settings.
Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and use the AF-mode button and command dials to select the following:
- Autofocus mode: AF-S
- AF-area mode: (wide), (normal), or (pinpoint)
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4 Select the center focus point.
Press the center of the multi selector to select the center focus point.
5 Focus.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, then zoom in on the view through the lens to confirm that the subject is in focus. Focus can be adjusted manually if necessary.
6 Perform auto AF fine-tuning.
Press the AF-mode and movierecord buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed until the dialog shown in Step 7 is displayed (this should take slightly over two seconds).
7 Save the new value.
Highlight Yes and press to add the AF fine-tuning value for the current lens to the saved values list (CPU lenses only). Note that only one value can be stored for each type of lens.
8 Enable AF fine-tuning.
Nikon Z7 Auto Af Fine Tune
In the camera setup menu, select AF fine-tune > AF finetune (On/Off), then highlight On and press .