Nikon tune up
Mar 25, 2016 20:13:41 #
ruwohe wrote:
Where is Ken Rockwell's recommendation that the sharpness level be increased to 6? Have tried to find it, but can't. I have a Nikon d5500. Thanks very much.
Rufus
Rufus
Check his review on D7100. View image data.
Mar 25, 2016 20:54:31 #
ruwohe wrote:
Where is Ken Rockwell's recommendation that the sharpness level be increased to 6? Have tried to find it, but can't. I have a Nikon d5500. Thanks very much.
Rufus
Rufus
I read it in Ken Rockwell's Nikon user's guides. It's mentioned in his user's guides for different Nikon cameras such as the D5300, and D7000. It's in the Picture Control section.
Mar 26, 2016 00:07:13 #
bsmith52 wrote:
Just can't seem to get that tack sharp photo I used to get from my Nikon d7000. Nothing seems to be broken so I wouldn't say I need a a repair.
--Would you recommend a camera service/clean/tune-up.
--Would a nikon service center be the best for that.
--And would you send your lenses also (4 nikons)
Just writing this down already sounds expensive!
--Would you recommend a camera service/clean/tune-up.
--Would a nikon service center be the best for that.
--And would you send your lenses also (4 nikons)
Just writing this down already sounds expensive!
Hmmm. I have some questions.
You used to get tack sharp photos and now using the same lens, same camera exposure settings, same post program, same monitor, your images are not sharp? Is that correct?
You are using the same lens, right? Have you tried cleaning it? Have you added a filter such as a UV etc to the lens? Have you tried another lens?
Have you dropped the camera or lens?
Mar 26, 2016 12:11:38 #
Mike D. wrote:
I don't remember exactly where either, Rufus but I have seen something to that effect by Mr. Rockwell and have the sharpeness cranked up on my 7100 as well but you can only compensate so much for cheap glass and bad technique. I am only referring to me, not anyone else, btw.
It worked for me... cranked up all the Sharpening settings on the Set Picture Control to +6 on the SHOOTING MENU on my Nikon Df... except Portrait, which I only increased to +3. Thanks for this suggestion!
Mar 26, 2016 12:42:06 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
It does sound like a tune-up is needed, but I wouldn't bother with the camera or lenses.
Mar 26, 2016 16:59:00 #
CO wrote:
Because of manufacturing tolerances you can have c... (show quote)
I have a lens calibration tool and have done that. Thanks for the other suggestion, will try that today.
Mar 26, 2016 17:02:24 #
JD750 wrote:
Hmmm. I have some questions.
You used to get tack sharp photos and now using the same lens, same camera exposure settings, same post program, same monitor, your images are not sharp? Is that correct?
You are using the same lens, right? Have you tried cleaning it? Have you added a filter such as a UV etc to the lens? Have you tried another lens?
Have you dropped the camera or lens?
You used to get tack sharp photos and now using the same lens, same camera exposure settings, same post program, same monitor, your images are not sharp? Is that correct?
You are using the same lens, right? Have you tried cleaning it? Have you added a filter such as a UV etc to the lens? Have you tried another lens?
Have you dropped the camera or lens?
Haven't dropped the camera or lens and am using same lenses.
There are times I have left a uv filter on. I have just become more aware of not to use the uv unless needed and am removing it to take photos. (I leave the filter on while storing in bag for protection)
Also am just starting to use LRCC. That is helping.
Mar 26, 2016 17:03:56 #
Jim Bob wrote:
Yes. Yes. Oh hell no.
LOL...you speaking my language JB
Mar 26, 2016 17:06:19 #
Leitz wrote:
It does sound like a tune-up is needed, but I wouldn't bother with the camera or lenses.
Are you saying you wouldn't personally touch the camera or lens but a tune up is needed by a pro?
Mar 26, 2016 20:05:44 #
Mar 26, 2016 20:08:56 #
Mar 26, 2016 20:18:34 #
Send an email to Nikon service/repair department and tell them you want a clean and focus calibration on your lens and ask for a quote. You'll get a ball park of $150 and no turn around time. They email you a work order which you include with your lens, then ship and wait... If it cost more you get an email, if not, you sit and wait till they send back...
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