Has anyone got Reikan FoCal Turbocal to work correctly??
Jun 30, 2016 14:34:15 #
I purchased the Reikan FoCal Pro software package from BH and tried to fine-focus some lenses. In their 159 page manual it mentions what they call their "Turbocal" process of fine-focus and Turbocal would appear to be much quicker than the laborious regular FoCal procedure, assuming it works. question: If the Turbocal works so well, why would anyone bother with their regular fine-focus procedures? (I emailed FoCal this question about 5 days ago and have received no reply except a "ticket" confirmation so far. This company doesn't have bad customer service, they apparently have NO customer service once you buy their software).
Jun 30, 2016 15:04:40 #
Budnjax wrote:
I purchased the Reikan FoCal Pro software package ... (show quote)
Strange.
When I had FoCal the developer was very quick with the responses. He might be out, he might have a computer problem...could be several things.
Jun 30, 2016 15:08:22 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Budnjax wrote:
I purchased the Reikan FoCal Pro software package ... (show quote)
Perhaps they consider such a question as not worth their time.
Jun 30, 2016 15:20:24 #
rpavich wrote:
Strange.
When I had FoCal the developer was very quick with the responses. He might be out, he might have a computer problem...could be several things.
When I had FoCal the developer was very quick with the responses. He might be out, he might have a computer problem...could be several things.
It is vacation season and if a small company the whole bunch could be off at once.
Jun 30, 2016 15:24:03 #
robertjerl wrote:
It is vacation season and if a small company the whole bunch could be off at once.
I believe the company is one guy.
Jun 30, 2016 16:23:11 #
Jun 30, 2016 16:27:25 #
Budnjax wrote:
they responded quickly, just didn't answer the question
The ticket assignment is generally an automated thing
Jul 1, 2016 09:49:15 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
Why not calibrate a few times with both FoCal's long way and Turbocal. Then, compare results. I've found slight differences with the same mode between different tests. I also support both camera and target on a concrete floor for more stability.
Jul 1, 2016 12:13:40 #
peterg wrote:
Why not calibrate a few times with both FoCal's long way and Turbocal. Then, compare results. I've found slight differences with the same mode between different tests. I also support both camera and target on a concrete floor for more stability.
Jul 1, 2016 14:50:12 #
I think I'll give that a try. I used the original (long) process to do a 1D4 and 8 lenses. All went pretty well except on a 300mm f/4L Canon lens every time I ran it I got a different adjustment. I will try the Turbocal and see what's best.
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