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<blockquote data-quote="PapaST" data-source="post: 214453" data-attributes="member: 8330">I like it but I don't think it's for everyone.&nbsp; The learning curve for the initial setup is a little tough but once you get going it's not so bad.&nbsp; If you follow the detailed documentation then learning the new concepts on how it operates isn't too difficult.&nbsp; For Nikon users the process is not FULLY automated (like it is for Canon) but the amount of input it needs from you is minimal.&nbsp; I guess the real question is just how much does the fine tuning help your photography, if at all?&nbsp; If you think it would help and don't mind the setup and work then this program is for you.Besides the fine tuning and dust analysis I think it's helpful to have information about the aperture sharpness for each lens you own.&nbsp; For instance, on my D600 my 50mm 1.4D lens is weakest at 1.4, much improved at 1.8 but sharpest at 2.2, then back downhill to 3.2 where it's almost as bad as 1.4 then back up but never as sharp as 2.2.&nbsp; On my D7100 that same lens has different characteristics.&nbsp; Not hitting its sharpest till 7.1 and 2.8 is probably my sweet spot for the lens on my D7100.It has other tests that I haven't even explored.&nbsp; If you like tinkering with your gear then this one is a no brainer.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="PapaST, post: 214453, member: 8330"] I like it but I don't think it's for everyone. The learning curve for the initial setup is a little tough but once you get going it's not so bad. If you follow the detailed documentation then learning the new concepts on how it operates isn't too difficult. For Nikon users the process is not FULLY automated (like it is for Canon) but the amount of input it needs from you is minimal. I guess the real question is just how much does the fine tuning help your photography, if at all? If you think it would help and don't mind the setup and work then this program is for you. Besides the fine tuning and dust analysis I think it's helpful to have information about the aperture sharpness for each lens you own. For instance, on my D600 my 50mm 1.4D lens is weakest at 1.4, much improved at 1.8 but sharpest at 2.2, then back downhill to 3.2 where it's almost as bad as 1.4 then back up but never as sharp as 2.2. On my D7100 that same lens has different characteristics. Not hitting its sharpest till 7.1 and 2.8 is probably my sweet spot for the lens on my D7100. It has other tests that I haven't even explored. If you like tinkering with your gear then this one is a no brainer. [/QUOTE]

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