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<blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 551077" data-attributes="member: 9240"><p>It's no different than the AF Fine Tune that's been in the D7xxx and above series cameras for a while, the only difference is that it's automatic using the Live View focusing instead of having to use calibration software (which may be better) or eyeing things up manually. With zooms, as you do now, you have to pick a point in the zoom range and calculate for that. In general most folks use the long end of the zoom since it has the narrowest DoF at distance.</p><p></p><p>Here's what's great about this, on top of the automatic part, and in particular if you have a zoom. If you're shooting sports or wildlife and will be shooting with a zoom at a focal length that you <em>haven't</em> tuned for you can retune on the spot for the optimal focal length for the situation. Sitting at the finish line? Compose what you think your field of view will be (i.e. pick your zoom's focal length) and calibrate using something that's as close to where your <em>money shot</em> will be when the time comes. When you're done, put back the old value.</p><p></p><p>I think this feature is more a plus for zoom shooters than prime guys and gals since those you can set and forget.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BackdoorArts, post: 551077, member: 9240"] It's no different than the AF Fine Tune that's been in the D7xxx and above series cameras for a while, the only difference is that it's automatic using the Live View focusing instead of having to use calibration software (which may be better) or eyeing things up manually. With zooms, as you do now, you have to pick a point in the zoom range and calculate for that. In general most folks use the long end of the zoom since it has the narrowest DoF at distance. Here's what's great about this, on top of the automatic part, and in particular if you have a zoom. If you're shooting sports or wildlife and will be shooting with a zoom at a focal length that you [I]haven't[/I] tuned for you can retune on the spot for the optimal focal length for the situation. Sitting at the finish line? Compose what you think your field of view will be (i.e. pick your zoom's focal length) and calibrate using something that's as close to where your [I]money shot[/I] will be when the time comes. When you're done, put back the old value. I think this feature is more a plus for zoom shooters than prime guys and gals since those you can set and forget. [/QUOTE]
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