20D focusing issues?

[AK_2]

download a proper test chart and find out exactly what yours is doing.

http://www.canon-dslr.com/Canon_Jan05/Canon_SLR_Focus_Test.htm

Use jpeg, set iso to 800 or more to keep the shutter speed up, and apply plenty of usm to make it easier for you to read the results.

regards,
kev

 

[RJR]

Chuck,

Sorry to hear you are not getting the results you want. Might I recommend that you post a few sample images along with EXIF data and post processing details to help illustrate what you are seeing. This will help folks give you more specific feedback.

-- Rob

 

[the1sen]

you know, i shoot in RAW only also... so, i am not certain about the jpeg softness thing. i also post process every keeper, and am a intermediate to advanced user of PS CS2.

i'm going to hit that test tonight. ISO 800, jpeg, right? whatever my results, i'll figure out what to do.

i really am enjoying this camera and i am only doing my best to get the most from it. i thank you all for helping

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go shoot, it'll make you smile

 

[DougH]

I see that you posted that you are shooting raw. Have you tried manual focusing to see if you can get a precisely focused photo out of the camera, thereby proving its the focusing that's the problem?

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No, that's not my middle finger....

 

[the1sen]

well, i did the test and it seems as though my 20D is front focusing. with both my canon 28-135 and my 12-24 tokina...

canon calibration, here i come!

is there anyone who would look at the shots i took to make sure i am not hallucinating before i send this thing off to Canon?

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go shoot, it'll make you smile