What is autofocus fine-tune?

What is autofocus fine-tune?

Autofocus fine tuning allows you to dial in the autofocus accuracy of a camera/lens combination.

Should I use AF Fine-Tune?

AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Service note: If your lens has a focus problem you should return it to Nikon Service as AF Fine-Tune is not intended to solve optical problems which will generally be outside of scope for this tool.

How do you use the AF Fine-Tune?

Fine-Tuning

1. 1 Select AF fine-tune. Highlight AF fine‐tune in the setup menu and press .
2. 2 Select AF fine-tune (On/Off). The AF fine‐tune (On/Off) option in the AF fine-tune menu is used to turn AF fine-tuning on or off.
3. 3 Select On.
4. 4 Select Saved value.
5. 5 Select a value.

How do I quickly test my DSLR for autofocus?

3) Camera Setup

1. Switch your camera to full Manual Mode.
2. Set your lens aperture to maximum aperture.
3. Set your ISO to base value such as ISO 100.
4. Use the exposure meter inside the camera to determine the optimal shutter speed.
5. Make sure that AF Fine Tune/AF Micro Adjustment is turned OFF if your camera has it.

Why is my lens not autofocusing?

Autofocus will not be possible if the camera and lens are not compatible. The two main reasons for this are: When an older lens which does not have autofocus capability (non-CPU lens) is used with a digital camera. These lenses need to be focused manually.

How do you autofocus on Nikon D90?

Nikon D90 focusing The AF mode is changed by pressing and holding the AF button on the top surface of the body while turning the thumb dial. A switch to the side of the lens mount sets the camera to auto or manual focus.

How does Nikon autofocus fine tuning work on cameras?

Some cameras are equipped with a feature to tweak the accuracy of its autofocus – Nikon calls this autofocus fine tuning. Autofocus fine tuning allows you to dial in the autofocus accuracy of a camera/lens combination. The setup to adjust autofocus fine tuning is fairly simple.

How do I adjust the autofocus fine tune?

If not, continue reading. Step 11 – To adjust the autofocus fine tune go to: Menu>Setup menu>AF fine-tune>AF fine-tune (On/Off) and turn it on. Go back and select Saved value. The menu location of autofocus fine tuning. Your lens’ information should be displayed in the upper left corner and the fine-tune adjust on the right.

Is it possible to fine tune a camera lens?

Camera lenses are built, and tuned, to fairly exacting standards and do what they are supposed to pretty well, even lower-end lenses. However, there is a window, albeit fairly minute, that focus tuning parameters fit into. If the lens’ tuning falls right in the middle of that window, the focus will be spot on,…

How does the AF fine tune function work?

This feature allows you to fine-tune and register the autofocus position for multiple lens models, then apply the compensation whenever the lens is attached. It’s important to remember that AF Fine-Tune is an adjustment specific to the camera and lens combination under test.