Here is an article I read that got me looking for the FRONT FOCUSING or REAR FOCUSING adjustment procedure. I am sure my two D200s (both of them) need to have the 55 – 300 zoom I use calibrated to the camera like can be done on newer models. The only issue is I can’t find where to set the required adjustment on the D200! I am sure many of you probably have this adjustment on all your cameras as they are probably much newer and have the latest technology and software available! It just doesn’t appear to be available on either of my D200s. Several people have emailed me and want this process posted on UHH Main Discussion which is where I believe I came across this information in the first place. So…….. here it is again.

SLR Lounge How To Calibrate Your Lenses | A Simple Fix For Blurry Images
HOW TO CALIBRATE YOUR LENSES: A SIMPLE FIX FOR BLURRY IMAGES or WHY ARE MY IMAGES BLURRY?

One of the most popular questions I receive from other photographers is, “Why are my images blurry?” Out of all the questions I get, this one is the most troubling, because 9 out of 10 times, it’s the same reason – missed focus. Once I explain that the focus is off or missed, I ask if they have calibrated their lenses. Almost every time, the answer is surprisingly no. Not only have most not calibrated their lenses, but most simply don’t know how to do so. I’ve learned that most photographers assume that when they buy a lens, whether brand new or used, that the Auto Focus is going to be accurate when using it. What most don’t realize is that is rarely the case, resulting in what most consider to be “blurry” images.

HOW TO CALIBRATE YOUR LENSES
Calibrating your lenses is actually very simple, and it’s very important to help you get the most out of that expensive lens! I know that this is something a lot of you already do, and have your own method of doing it, but I know that there are a lot of you out there that have never calibrated your lenses and don’t know how. The bottom line is, lenses need to be calibrated to each camera body so you can get sharp images and accurate focusing. Simply assuming that your lenses and camera, or cameras, are accurate when auto focusing is a huge risk. I would bet that if you’ve never checked, chances are ALL your lenses need to be adjusted.
I don’t have a single lens, whether Canon or Nikon, that didn’t need at least a slight adjustment. That’s right, each and every lens I own has been micro adjusted in-camera to have an accurate and pinpoint autofocus. Right out of the box, on each camera I own was either slightly front focusing or back focusing. Some were off by a goodly amount and needed drastic adjusting.
GET A CALIBRATOR
Most photographers simply don’t understand how the process works, or think that it’s a risky adjustment that they could screw up. The good news is, it’s a very simple process, and it is something that can be turned on or off. Nothing bad can happen, I promise! You don’t need to send your lens or camera into the local camera shop to be adjusted. You don’t need to buy special new calibrating software or even a fancy and expensive calibrating kit. None of these are needed to simply calibrate your lenses; you don’t even need a ton of time. All that’s needed is about 20 minutes and a $25 focus pyramid or a yardstick or a ruler. To calibrate your lenses, set your camera up on a tripod, or flat surface like a table, and set the ruler on a level surface about 6 feet in front of and pointing slightly up and away from the lens. For portraits, I usually set it up at a distance that I typically shoot from, that way I know it’s accurate at the distance I shoot at most often. Either way, there is only one global setting, so once you make an adjustment and get it focusing on that dark point, it “should” be good at any distance. The take home here is not to stress out about the distance from the ruler. Make sure that Live View is not on, and only focus looking thru your viewfinder. Live View uses a different autofocus system, and any adjustments you make won’t be noticeable when using Live View. Keep it turned off through the entire process. At the center of the ruler make a dark line across the body of the ruler so it is dark and easily seen in the viewfinder. While looking through the viewfinder, focus on the dark center line of the ruler, shooting with the lens set at its widest aperture. Hit 'play' and zoom in to see where the sharpest focus falls. It can be a little tough at first, but using the numbers above and below the darkened line, you should be able to see where it focused and where the sharpest line is. Once you see whether it is front focusing or back focusing, you can go into your camera settings and make the necessary adjustments to make it accurate. The default is the darkened line, so looking at the darkened image, if the sharpest line is farther away from the darkened line, set your camera to a +3. I then took another test shot, and it was still slightly off so I made it a +5, but now it was accurately focusing on the darkened line like I wanted it to. So, keep taking test shots until you have the center line perfectly in focus. That’s it. Simple as that, no more blurry images.

MENU SETTINGS FOR NIKON
+ 5 adjustment made it accurate in the above example. For Nikon, the setting is under the wrench or setup menu. It’s labeled as AF fine-tune and has a diagram showing you where you are moving the focus point. You want to only change the saved value, and make sure that the fine-tune is turned on. It will remember the change each time you put that lens on this body, so you should only have to adjust it once.

Many thanks to the Genius who wrote this in the first place!!!

Do you still have the unit for sale and is that the best price you can offer?
Ricontech

WOW!!! I have taken shots of this range for over 20 years & looked at countless thousands of Teton photos over the years but I have NEVER seen a shot like this one!! It is absolutely awesome!! Great Work!! I just wish I had something even close to that; it would be hanging on my family room wall for sure!!

I find it hard to believe but drdcs0025 is the only reply, in my opinion, that hit the nail on the head as far as answering your question!! If you use basic logic, the Nikon 1 V3 is a very valid choice since you already have the D800!!! I have a Nikon1 J1 and it is a remarkable camera and with the F1 adapter I can use my Nikon 55 - 300mm zoom and all other lenses from my 2 D200 units. Also, I get outstanding photos and the professional looking videos from the Nikon 1 are a bonus!! I sure would recommend that you check out the Nikon 1 BEFORE you make your decision as the lenses are such a huge part of the equation involved in calculating the cost of a "camera system". Good luck in your research, and have a great day!!

Mike: Any idea as to the cost of this system because the results are indeed AWESOME (even compared to the scanning electron microscope)!!

jpgto: You were correct: this appears to be a Kastmaster Lure and it is metal so most of the time a sinker is not needed when spin-casting. I use this lure quite frequently when fishing here in Colorado.
Ricontech

He must be in a fishing area to have a necklace like that one!! That is a great shot but I sure didn't like the branches all over the prime subject of the shot. Just thought I would clean it up a bit for you as I really like that shot and hope some day I will have something close to it to hang on my wall!!
Have a great day!!
Ricontech

Hawk With Jewelry

I knew those guys that went to the desert looking and the guys that returned swore it wasn't a Bacon Tree, it was a HAMBUSH! Have a great day Doddy!

Buckeye: WOW!! Now that's a 'one in a million' shot! Only one leg and a Mepps spinner for a necklace. You can bet that would be hanging on my wall at max size if it were mine!! What do you suppose his odds are of having both of those issues??? Awesome photo! Ricontech

Bob: Did you know that you can get a D7100 from digitalpros.com, body only for $669?? Just thought I'd let you know so you can save some $$$$ if you decide you want a D7100.

Cliff- I guess my son and I were as lucky as you because we saw the SAME MOOSE group the same day you saw them! In this shot the moose in your fourth photo is laying in the willows between these two really big moose and all you can see is the rack that resembles an elk rack more than a moose but it was a moose. You can see it was the same moose by comparing the rack (which is all that is visible in my shot) to your complete photo. There were also 4 other moose in the general area when we were there and 3 of those were moose with no antlers and 1 with antlers about 12" long as noted in the second shot! I live in Broomfield, CO so I will go up again and try to photograph them. You got some great shots! Ricontech

All Three Moose

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A Rather Small Rack By Comparison

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The unit for sale should be located by doing a search for: COMPLETE Rx10 SYSTEM 5 MONTHS OLD
Maybe this will help locate the unit for sale!
Have a great day!!

Hey jj93rx7, A fellow UHH member had a Sony Rx10 for sale here in the last couple of days! He had the camera, a special strap, 2 batteries and a charger as well as a Metz R44 AF-1 flash (that is $188 by itself) and a bag. He bought this about 5 months ago and has over $1600 invested and he wants $800 plus shipping for it because he doesn't use it. This looks to me to be a beautiful chance to save yourself about 50% on the camera you want. Sorry I can't remember when I saw it but I looked at it also but I am thinking NEX-7 instead. I hope you can find it though!! Have a great day!!

How cool that you made the effort to have a drink with him! My dad never drank or had alcohol in the house. It was after I served my 2 years in the US Army that a friend ETS'd out a month after me so on his way to Detroit, he stopped off in Iowa to see me. The 2nd or 3rd day he was there, he, my dad and myself found ourselves downtown in the late afternoon and decided that we would drop into the local tavern and have a cool one in the heat of the day! I was 24 at the time and it was the FIRST DRINK I ever had with my dad. It is so sad that it was also the last DRINK I ever had with my dad as I left about 2 weeks later to work for the Northern Pacific RR in Livingston, MT. In the next 32 years, I never had another DRINK OF ALCOHOL with my dad and he passed away in 1997 at age 92 years and 29 days! I sure wish he were here today as I would surely have a cool one with him just to say I did!!!!

WOW!! Nice unit MT !!!!!! I want one of those so bad, but I am going to have to wait for a bit yet until the finances improve just a little! My son, Shawn, and I will be headed for Yellowstone in June for our annual trip. Hopefully we are going to swing by Billings on our way. I assume Lamar Valley and Dunraven Pass will have some great chances for improvements in lessening the volume of snow prior to our June arrival.
Hope business is good at the shop, and have a great day now that you have the newest tool for the business!!!