Digital SLR Cameras Forum

Digital SLRs Forum Discuss digital SLRs, lenses, RAW conversion, or anything else related to digital SLRs. You may also want to see the Nikon, Canon, and Sony camera forums.
Digital Camera Pro Reviews >>
Read and Write Digital SLR Reviews >>
Digital SLR Buyer's Guide >>
Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Rhodes, Greece
    Posts
    1

    Focussing problems. D70s-Sigma 70-200 F2.8

    First I have to say that I’m Sports photographer. (Soccer)
    I tried my new Sigma 70-200 F2.8 lense last weekend and saw that most of the photos (8/10) were "back-focus". I had no problems with other lenses. At home, I tried more shootings and saw the same problem. But when I turned OFF my camera, changed the lense and put it back on again, it worked OK.
    I think the problem is caused when I put the lense on while the camera was ON.
    Is any one out there experiencing the same problem?

    Thank you for your time.
    Harry

  2. #2
    has-been... another view's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Location
    Rockford, IL
    Posts
    7,649

    Re: Focussing problems. D70s-Sigma 70-200 F2.8

    It's always best to change lenses after turning the camera off because you'll cross the contacts between the lens and the body when you twist it off (not sure it's a problem, but it can't help).

    A good check for accurate focusing is to use the lens at 200mm and f2.8, then focus on something at about 10' or less distance. Use a tripod to rule out any camera shake, and be very careful with the focus. Since you've got very little depth of field, it will be very obvious if it's right or not.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •