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sk66 replied to the thread Measuring Autofocus Speed.I can see how that is confusing/misleading. A couple over-simplified drawings to help explain: In the first diagram you have the... -
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sk66 replied to the thread Measuring Autofocus Speed.No, I am not describing CDAF. The principle is basically the same; and it is the same as the split prism finder in an SLR camera; but...
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It also depends on the system too, for example Sony stop down the lens all the time if using an aperture smaller than its max aperture...
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sk66 replied to the thread 120 Lens Plate with screw option?.So which option is going to be terribly unbalanced? If the strap attachment is at the balance point it can't be balanced on the...
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sk66 replied to the thread Measuring Autofocus Speed.Well no, it doesn't work that way... that's like saying a higher resolution sensor requires more light to record an image.
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sk66 replied to the thread Measuring Autofocus Speed.You have to be careful with the specs... e.g. the D6 is rated down to -4.5 EV with *any lens. While the Z9 is rated down to -6.5 only...
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sk66 replied to the thread Are my expectations too high?.The 100-500 lens is going to have dust... if not when leaving the factory floor, it will shortly thereafter (e.g.. during testing?)...
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TBH I was under the impression that Nikon AF is lagging behind, according to the world of the internet anyway, however we are of course...
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sk66 replied to the thread Measuring Autofocus Speed.Still around 15%, LOL! And I don't think "tracking" applies here... Northern Rough-winged Swallow by Steven Kersting, on Flickr
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sk66 replied to the thread Measuring Autofocus Speed.I think a lot of people using Nikon would disagree with me as well... but I don't really know why. I know many haven't tested/studied...
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My experience with the A1 and A1 II is somewhat different tbh, it’s almost telepathic. Of course if you have it in subject detect mode...
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sk66 replied to the thread Measuring Autofocus Speed.The algorithm takes time to work. I.e. using my Z9 with bird subject recognition active and in 3D focus mode (color/pattern...
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sk66 replied to the thread Measuring Autofocus Speed.Yeah, it's not about the focus assist with speedlights. It's about the lack of cross type sensors, and the fact that the DSLR's PDAF...
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sk66 replied to the thread Measuring Autofocus Speed.I don't find my Z9 to be any better in this respect. I think perhaps with easier subjects the mirrorless AF AI (subject recognition...
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sk66 replied to the thread Measuring Autofocus Speed.Autofocus speed is highly dependent on environment/scene and camera setup (there are CIPA guidelines for that), but also/equally/moreso...
