Depth of field scale on Vario 24=90?

[Jim D]

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I am new to the SL2 and Vario 24-90.  Absolutely loving the camera / lens combo.  I noticed that when focused and I press the shutter 1/2 way the distance meter on top of camera is not even close (back focus front).  I can be focused on something 10ft away and it says I am focused 1 ft with a .9 and 1.1 ft front and back distance at F8?

Am I missing a setting or something - any thoughts welcome.

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[Jeff S]

Odd... I just tried mine, as well as the SL75, and both show near 3m on all 3 settings.  I use back button AF, so settings engage after I tweak focus manually (engaging magnification) and half press shutter. It can be a quick way to show hyperfocal distance for landscape work.

Jeff

[michali]

9 hours ago, Jim D said:

I am new to the SL2 and Vario 24-90.  Absolutely loving the camera / lens combo.  I noticed that when focused and I press the shutter 1/2 way the distance meter on top of camera is not even close (back focus front).  I can be focused on something 10ft away and it says I am focused 1 ft with a .9 and 1.1 ft front and back distance at F8?

Am I missing a setting or something - any thoughts welcome.

Does this have something to do with this issue reported here?

 

Edited April 10, 2020 by michali

[Jeff S]

That’s likely the problem. For now, just switch to metric.

Jeff