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AFS-S issue - Returning my XT5

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JNR
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Re: I'm also having an issue with my X-T5

You should be able to verify the exact focus point on a full size JPEG in camera by pressing your focus mechanism (the rear wheel for me - as a bbf user) when reviewing the image and magnifying to the maximum (100%). Shoot wide open with the prime and in two or three focal settings on the zoom. You'll also want to do the test with the 23mm at f/8 to recreate the earlier shooting situations - as possibly the camera might be taking in the AF at wide open before stopping down resulting in focus error; that would be weird, but you want to eliminate the possibility. That will answer the question. Do not try to verify focus in camera with the raw image because you get very little magnification with the raw file thumbnail when reviewing.

My preference is to use the M setting rather than AF-s, but it probably doesn't make a difference. In M, you can magnify to see the focus point before taking the shot.

Your raw processor should have nothing to do with the focus problem, especially so considering the huge difference in apparent focus you're experiencing (front of magazine vs. flashlight switch).

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