Nikon D3 files (through ISO6400)

[sdai]

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They're all incomplete in that respect then. I always test AF according to the center spot only. Otherwise (unless the camera is on a tripod with the focus point being manually set) the camera, not the photographer, is setting the focus distance.

 

My post was intended as a joke, Sean. But since we're talking about this, please allow me to point out that center AF point is not always the most accurate one ... this has been proved countless times based on lab test results I've seen and chat with folks at Nikon service centers.

 

This is off topic anyways, I think your reviews are popular because of your unique approach to the test objects and writing style, numbers and charts are meaningless in many cases.

[sean_reid]

My post was intended as a joke, Sean. But since we're talking about this, please allow me to point out that center AF point is not always the most accurate one ... this has been proved countless times based on lab test results I've seen and chat with folks at Nikon service centers.

 

This is off topic anyways, I think your reviews are popular because of your unique approach to the test objects and writing style, numbers and charts are meaningless in many cases.

 

Hi Simon,

 

I'm sure that's possible. What matters to me is that an AF camera allow one to place the AF spot over an object at a set distance and say to the camera, in essence, "there, I want my focus distance set right there". Again, I use AF as a sort of electronic rangefinder (as do a lot of photographers).

 

Thanks for the review comments. What I aim for, above all, is to be pragmatic in those reviews. I want to stay as far as possible from trying to measure how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.

 

Cheers,

 

Sean

[sdai]

What matters to me is that an AF camera allow one to place the AF spot over an object at a set distance and say to the camera, in essence, "there, I want my focus distance set right there". Again, I use AF as a sort of electronic rangefinder (as do a lot of photographers).

 

Exactly, my heart is still with MF cameras/lenses actually ... but since AF is imminent then I'll have to accept it (even when I don't use it) ... unlike my posts on Internet forums, in reality I always look at things from their brighter sides. LOL