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GR Triever · Friday 16th January 2004, 14:41

Sometimes while using macro focus through my scope, the autofocus seems to just go crazy; the lens mechanism seems like it moves all the way in, back out, and then to some place in between to where I have to refocus the scope again. Problem with the camera, or just a quirk?

Regards,

GR

richard bledsoe · Friday 16th January 2004, 16:16

my cp4500 and cp990 both do that if the scope foucs is too far off. the sharper the scope focus is the better auto (macro) focus works. have you tried focusing the scope with both eyes open? this gives me a better focus.

best,

richard

GR Triever · Friday 16th January 2004, 16:26

This happens between shots, and without repositioning the scope... seems like the autofocus just gives up.

***Andy Bright*** · Friday 16th January 2004, 16:28

Macro is only supposed to be used when the camera's zoom is in a certain position, the little flower symbol turns yellow when this position is reached. You can often get the AF to lock onto a subject outside this range, but you're more dependant on brightness/contrast/sharpness of the subject (or the image in the eyepiece of the scope, to more precise).
Regards,
Andy

richard bledsoe · Friday 16th January 2004, 16:31

well that does seem strange, perhaps someone else can enlighten us on this.

ok i see andy has posted the reply we are looking for.

GR Triever · Friday 16th January 2004, 16:31

AHA! That would explain it! I'm still learning this camera, and you've just given a good lesson. That's why I like this forum so much. Thanks for the info.

GR

Friday 16th January 2004, 14:41	#1
GR Triever Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Paducah, Kentucky Posts: 239	Focus in Macro Mode Sometimes while using macro focus through my scope, the autofocus seems to just go crazy; the lens mechanism seems like it moves all the way in, back out, and then to some place in between to where I have to refocus the scope again. Problem with the camera, or just a quirk? Regards, GR

Friday 16th January 2004, 16:28	#4
*Andy Bright* 2nd in command Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Herts Posts: 6,485 My location	Macro is only supposed to be used when the camera's zoom is in a certain position, the little flower symbol turns yellow when this position is reached. You can often get the AF to lock onto a subject outside this range, but you're more dependant on brightness/contrast/sharpness of the subject (or the image in the eyepiece of the scope, to more precise). Regards, Andy __________________ www.Digiscoped.com also, if you're particularly bored, try www.andybright.com - mediocre aviation photography
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Friday 16th January 2004, 16:16	#2
richard bledsoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: san diego,ca. usa Posts: 3,690	my cp4500 and cp990 both do that if the scope foucs is too far off. the sharper the scope focus is the better auto (macro) focus works. have you tried focusing the scope with both eyes open? this gives me a better focus. best, richard

Friday 16th January 2004, 16:26	#3
GR Triever Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Paducah, Kentucky Posts: 239	This happens between shots, and without repositioning the scope... seems like the autofocus just gives up.

Friday 16th January 2004, 16:31	#5
richard bledsoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: san diego,ca. usa Posts: 3,690	well that does seem strange, perhaps someone else can enlighten us on this. ok i see andy has posted the reply we are looking for.

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