d10 front focuses PROOF!!

[DavidP #28649]

Where it focused was JUST outside of the AF sensor box. I'm of the belief that the actual AF sensor is actually larger than the box.

So, lay down some masking tape on the bottom edge of that ruler, except around the number you're focusing on.

Then use the top scale (well outside the focus point) and the one number that shows below (where you focused) to see if it still front-focuses.

Canon SLR's have a predisposition to focus on the closest thing in the AF sensor area that has good contrast.

This may be what's causing the problem.

Either do that, or a test like this:

thanks to those who offer constructive criticism
i have superimposed the focus screne as requested
http://www.pbase.com/image/15500552

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[Mike Morbach]

You called me utterly stupid on my birthday. I agree to a point. The reason I click on these threads is because I truely want to see what the person is talking about. I feel many folks are being scared away needlessly due to these threads. If I listened to every D60 poor autofocus thread I would have missed out on a lot of fun times with my D60. As far as following the herd you could not be farther from the truth. Now on the stupid part you might have somethig there. :> )

If your tired of hearing about these issues, why do you reflect
your utter stupidity by clicking on these subjects, and responding
to them?
Leave the responses to those that ARE interested.
There are plenty of "Canon" can do no wrong" posts that those of
the herd mentality can respond to, and "parrot" the poster.

Leigh

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I'm still learning
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[bill jones]

If your tired of hearing about these issues, why do you reflect
your utter stupidity by clicking on these subjects, and responding
to them?
Leave the responses to those that ARE interested.
There are plenty of "Canon" can do no wrong" posts that those of
the herd mentality can respond to, and "parrot" the poster.

Leigh

if i had lsitened to every stupid complaint on these threads
i wouldn't have bought my 10d with a front focus poblem

 

[Mike Morbach]

Something I found when doing my focus test was that sometimes my hands moved enough that the focus pont was not over what I focused on. The Canon software doesn't reflect the foucus point accurately if you lock on focus and recompose the shot.

I ran my test seven times and one time I had front focusing and the above is what happened. My hands moved. I'm too lazy to setup my tripod. It is packed away for a trip.

So, lay down some masking tape on the bottom edge of that ruler,
except around the number you're focusing on.

Then use the top scale (well outside the focus point) and the one
number that shows below (where you focused) to see if it still
front-focuses.

Canon SLR's have a predisposition to focus on the closest thing in
the AF sensor area that has good contrast.

This may be what's causing the problem.

Either do that, or a test like this:

thanks to those who offer constructive criticism
i have superimposed the focus screne as requested
http://www.pbase.com/image/15500552

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise

--
Mike Morbach
I'm still learning
http://www.pbase.com/spike777

 

[Mike Morbach]

Bill, there are some good 10D's out there. I think DavidP would agree that all the trouble he had with his 1D was worth it once he got it squared away. I really can understand your frustration and I'm sure Canon will make it right.

If your tired of hearing about these issues, why do you reflect
your utter stupidity by clicking on these subjects, and responding
to them?
Leave the responses to those that ARE interested.
There are plenty of "Canon" can do no wrong" posts that those of
the herd mentality can respond to, and "parrot" the poster.

Leigh

if i had lsitened to every stupid complaint on these threads
i wouldn't have bought my 10d with a front focus poblem

--
Mike Morbach
I'm still learning
http://www.pbase.com/spike777

 

[Hugo So]

Mike Morbach wrote:
I really can understand your frustration and

I'm sure Canon will make it right.

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[The Raven]

I think you're got the "herd mentality" assessment backwards. It's those who wish to make a big deal out of THEIR camera problem wishing to make their "herd" bigger or make themselves "heard". Hence, all of Hugo's "welcome to the club" posts.

 

[The Raven]

thanks to those who offer constructive criticism
i have superimposed the focus screne as requested
http://www.pbase.com/image/15500552

Was the camera mounted on a tripod and, if not, you're absolutely certain you didn't move. I know it's hard for me to hold absolutely still and with the wide aperture and shallow DOF you're using, just a little movement can make a difference.

 

[gpb11]

Everyone is out to get you, including Canon. They designed the 10D for no other purpose than to cause you frustration and pain and "conception".

Sarcasm aside, you'll be a LOT happier in life when you figure out that the world is NOT out to get you.

-- Lew

I'm sure Canon will make it right.

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Any DSLR beats unexposed film.

 

[Mike Morbach]

You would think if they were going to insult me they would at least wish me happy birthday. BTW did you check out my screen capture. I ran that test inside the house and nailed it six out of seven times. The one bad one was my fault.

Sarcasm aside, you'll be a LOT happier in life when you figure out
that the world is NOT out to get you.

-- Lew

I'm sure Canon will make it right.

--
My dirty uploads: http://www3.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=43271

--
Any DSLR beats unexposed film.

--
Mike Morbach
I'm still learning
http://www.pbase.com/spike777

 

[Simon-Ph]

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Simon-Ph

 

[Hugo So]

I'm sure Canon will make it right.

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[gpb11]

You need to do yourself a favor and get outta here and take some pics. This stuff will just grind ya down.

And no, sorry, I didn't look at your screencap. I don't dispute that some folks have problems with their cameras, and I know for a fact that some of them have no problems. And based on my observations, I'm confident that there's TONS more working-fine 10D's than problematic.

My issue is with the folks who whine about it and try to make the ridiculous claim that all 10D's are bad. That merely does a disservice to folks looking for info when the highly vocal minority out-shout the complacent majority.

Get outta here and go buy yourself a lens or something for a birthday present. I recommend the 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM or the Canon 15mm fisheye. Both are really fun lenses.

-- Lew

Sarcasm aside, you'll be a LOT happier in life when you figure out
that the world is NOT out to get you.

-- Lew

I'm sure Canon will make it right.

--
My dirty uploads: http://www3.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=43271

--
Any DSLR beats unexposed film.

--
Mike Morbach
I'm still learning
http://www.pbase.com/spike777

--
Any DSLR beats unexposed film.

 

[gpb11]

I've been called a fool by Hugo So.

Now THAT is hilarious.

-- Lew

I'm sure Canon will make it right.

--
My dirty uploads: http://www3.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=43271

--
My dirty uploads: http://www3.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=43271

--
Any DSLR beats unexposed film.

 

[Jack A. Zucker]

It's hilarious to me that you continually attempt to discredit folks who are having problems with their 10D.

Where are your pictures Pearl?

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http://www.jackzucker.com

 

[Hugo So]

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[Jack A. Zucker]

. . doesn't feel me with

Your reply doesn't feel (SIC) me, either.

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[Hugo So]

thanks to those who offer constructive criticism
i have superimposed the focus screne as requested
http://www.pbase.com/image/15500552

Was the camera mounted on a tripod and, if not, you're absolutely
certain you didn't move. I know it's hard for me to hold absolutely
still and with the wide aperture and shallow DOF you're using, just
a little movement can make a difference.

--
My dirty uploads: http://www3.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=43271

 

[Mike Morbach]

Ya, but he mentioned me first :> ) I'm going to the beach for a couple of days. BTW I got a Spyder with Optical for my BDay.

Now THAT is hilarious.

-- Lew

I'm sure Canon will make it right.

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My dirty uploads: http://www3.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=43271

--
My dirty uploads: http://www3.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=43271

--
Any DSLR beats unexposed film.

--
Mike Morbach
I'm still learning
http://www.pbase.com/spike777

 

[Hugo So]

That is why I call them (those people, you know) unqualified Canon PR.

I know Canon has much more professional staffs for their products that I still plan to use their equipment for at least another 5 years.

It's hilarious to me that you continually attempt to discredit
folks who are having problems with their 10D.

Where are your pictures Pearl?

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