how do i know if my 10d has af problem???

goshimee · Jul 30, 2003

hi...

i read the messages about this 10d's af problem here and korean slrclub website. i don't know if the problem really exists... but... how can i tell if my 10d has the problem??? i got it like in may and have been using it... my gut feeling tells me that ma 10d is suffering w/ af function. but this gut feeling may be due to the fact that i read the messages... so... is there a way for a noob like me can tell 10d's af is ok or not?

Kevin Vian · Jul 30, 2003

goshimee said:
hi...
i read the messages about this 10d's af problem here and korean
slrclub website. i don't know if the problem really exists...
but... how can i tell if my 10d has the problem??? i got it like in
may and have been using it... my gut feeling tells me that ma 10d
is suffering w/ af function. but this gut feeling may be due to the
fact that i read the messages... so... is there a way for a noob
like me can tell 10d's af is ok or not?

If your shots are consistently IN FOCUS, you likely DO NOT have a focus issue.

If your shots are consistently OUT OF FOCUS, you MAY have a focus issue. At this point, you may want to search out our resident Measurebator's (Adam T) posts regarding focus tests and perform some test for confirmation.

Kevin V
--
Greatest words of wisdom:

First thing, RTFM!! When all else fails, RTFM again!! Then ask questions!

http://www.pbase.com/kevinv

Kevin Vian · Jul 30, 2003

Kevin Vian said:
goshimee said:

hi...
i read the messages about this 10d's af problem here and korean
slrclub website. i don't know if the problem really exists...
but... how can i tell if my 10d has the problem??? i got it like in
may and have been using it... my gut feeling tells me that ma 10d
is suffering w/ af function. but this gut feeling may be due to the
fact that i read the messages... so... is there a way for a noob
like me can tell 10d's af is ok or not?

Click to expand...

If your shots are consistently IN FOCUS, you likely DO NOT have a
focus issue.

If your shots are consistently OUT OF FOCUS, you MAY have a focus
issue. At this point, you may want to search out our resident
Measurebator's (Adam T) posts regarding focus tests and perform
some test for confirmation.

Sorry, the brain got mixed up with multiple thought paths and distractions.

I had someone come in my office and start talking to me, so I was try to rattle the last post out and carry on a conversation, all while debating about the 24-70L and considering post regarding this lens. I suffered a severe "brain fart".

Our resident Measurebator is Mishkin, not Adam T. Sorry for the brain fart. I really should shut my office door more often.

Greatest appologies,

Kevin V
--
Greatest words of wisdom:

First thing, RTFM!! When all else fails, RTFM again!! Then ask questions!

http://www.pbase.com/kevinv

drip · Jul 30, 2003

goshimee said:
hi...
i read the messages about this 10d's af problem here and korean
slrclub website. i don't know if the problem really exists...
but... how can i tell if my 10d has the problem??? i got it like in
may and have been using it... my gut feeling tells me that ma 10d
is suffering w/ af function. but this gut feeling may be due to the
fact that i read the messages... so... is there a way for a noob
like me can tell 10d's af is ok or not?

not know your pictures are in focus or not after two months of using it?
You judge your pictures by your eyes, not by gut feeling, right?
--
Brian
San Antonio, TX
Home of the 1999 & 2003 NBA Championships
10D owner and love sharp images.
Sold my white IS lens, I'm less broke and happier now.
http://www.pbase.com/drip

goshimee · Jul 30, 2003

well, thanks...
but how can i tell whether it's IN FOCUS or OUT OF FOCUS???
and um... Adam T's post?
...
...
...
...
i'll try to search the post...
...
...
...
is there a way to search w/ the name???
'cause i don't see one...
...

Kevin Vian said:
goshimee said:

hi...
i read the messages about this 10d's af problem here and korean
slrclub website. i don't know if the problem really exists...
but... how can i tell if my 10d has the problem??? i got it like in
may and have been using it... my gut feeling tells me that ma 10d
is suffering w/ af function. but this gut feeling may be due to the
fact that i read the messages... so... is there a way for a noob
like me can tell 10d's af is ok or not?

Click to expand...

If your shots are consistently IN FOCUS, you likely DO NOT have a
focus issue.

If your shots are consistently OUT OF FOCUS, you MAY have a focus
issue. At this point, you may want to search out our resident
Measurebator's (Adam T) posts regarding focus tests and perform
some test for confirmation.

Kevin V
--
Greatest words of wisdom:

First thing, RTFM!! When all else fails, RTFM again!! Then ask
questions!

http://www.pbase.com/kevinv

Mark Gillett · Jul 30, 2003

Are you happy with the photos you take? Can you post any on this site for us to see?

If you are happy I would not think you haver a problem.

Mark

goshimee said:
hi...
i read the messages about this 10d's af problem here and korean
slrclub website. i don't know if the problem really exists...
but... how can i tell if my 10d has the problem??? i got it like in
may and have been using it... my gut feeling tells me that ma 10d
is suffering w/ af function. but this gut feeling may be due to the
fact that i read the messages... so... is there a way for a noob
like me can tell 10d's af is ok or not?

Steve Mason · Jul 30, 2003

Post one here, many people will tell you

goshimee said:
hi...
i read the messages about this 10d's af problem here and korean
slrclub website. i don't know if the problem really exists...
but... how can i tell if my 10d has the problem??? i got it like in

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"To not quite infinity!" -- Buzz Frontfocus

Kevin Vian · Jul 30, 2003

Sorry, that was supoosed to be Mishkin, not Adam T (brain malfunction). Mishkin seems to perform some pretty decent tests. Look for his posts in the search results.

Kevin V
--
Greatest words of wisdom:

First thing, RTFM!! When all else fails, RTFM again!! Then ask questions!

http://www.pbase.com/kevinv

Glenn James · Jul 30, 2003

goshimee said:
hi...
i read the messages about this 10d's af problem here and korean
slrclub website. i don't know if the problem really exists...
but... how can i tell if my 10d has the problem??? i got it like in
may and have been using it... my gut feeling tells me that ma 10d
is suffering w/ af function. but this gut feeling may be due to the
fact that i read the messages... so... is there a way for a noob
like me can tell 10d's af is ok or not?

Go outside on a bright, sunny day. Find a flat, high contrast subject a few meters away. Tape a calender to a wall if you have to (that's what I did). Using single shot and center point autofocus, let the camera get a lock. You should have a high shutter speed for this and/or a tripod.

Next, turn the focus ring manually to see if you can get a better focus. If you can clearly see a difference between auto and manual focus, then (assuming you did the test correctly) you probably have a problem. Do the more extensive tests listed on this forum to confirm.

Glenn

--
http://www.glennjamesphotography.com/

goshimee · Jul 30, 2003

wow...
you guys are really really nice...
i didn't expect this much help!!!
later this afternoon i'll take some pictures w/ tripod...
then please let me know if ma 10d has af problem...
thx guys...

John Mankos · Jul 30, 2003

Kevin Vian said:
Kevin Vian said:

goshimee said:

hi...
i read the messages about this 10d's af problem here and korean
slrclub website. i don't know if the problem really exists...
but... how can i tell if my 10d has the problem??? i got it like in
may and have been using it... my gut feeling tells me that ma 10d
is suffering w/ af function. but this gut feeling may be due to the
fact that i read the messages... so... is there a way for a noob
like me can tell 10d's af is ok or not?

Click to expand...

If your shots are consistently IN FOCUS, you likely DO NOT have a
focus issue.

If your shots are consistently OUT OF FOCUS, you MAY have a focus
issue. At this point, you may want to search out our resident
Measurebator's (Adam T) posts regarding focus tests and perform
some test for confirmation.

Click to expand...

Sorry, the brain got mixed up with multiple thought paths and
distractions.
I had someone come in my office and start talking to me, so I was
try to rattle the last post out and carry on a conversation, all
while debating about the 24-70L and considering post regarding this
lens. I suffered a severe "brain fart".

Our resident Measurebator is Mishkin, not Adam T. Sorry for the
brain fart. I really should shut my office door more often.

Yeah....get your measurebator's straight!

AdamT is the resident Lens measurebator!

Mishkin is the focus measurebator....along with some others

Kevin Vian said:
Greatest appologies,

Kevin V
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Greatest words of wisdom:

First thing, RTFM!! When all else fails, RTFM again!! Then ask
questions!

http://www.pbase.com/kevinv

--
John

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