What is LensAlign?

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What is LensAlign?

LensAlign is a precision calibration tool that allows you to measure, and in many cases, adjust the focus perfor- mance of your camera when specific lenses are used. That is the job of LensAlign…to determine if the point that the camera is focusing on is the point that is actually in focus in the captured image.

How do I use LensAlign?

What are the 10 basic steps to using LensAlign with FocusTune?

  1. Set up camera on high quality tripod.
  2. Set up LensAlign on tripod.
  3. Distance should be 25x the focal length of your lens (which is 8.2 feet per 100mm).
  4. Position the camera and the LensAlign focus target using the True Parallel Alignment Sighting System.

How do you calibrate a lens?

To calibrate your lenses, set your camera up on a tripod, or flat surface like a table, and set the focus pyramid on a level surface about 6 feet away. 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 the most.

What distance should I calibrate my lens?

The distance between the calibration tool and the camera should be approximately 25 times the focal length of the lens (e.g. 85mm x 25 = 2.1 m = 7 feet), although anywhere within 5-50x focal length will work.

How do you use Lensalign MkII focus calibration?

To use, simply place the MkII on a table or use the integrated 1/4″-20 tripod mount to set the system on a tripod and with your DSLR on a second tripod, use the True Parallel Alignment feature to accurately align camera and target.

How do I know if my lens needs calibration?

If focusing is accurate, the ‘0’ on the lens calibration chart should be the sharpest point on the image. The other numbers should get blurrier as you move away from the ‘0’. If any number above the 0 is sharper, then your lens is doing something called back focus.

How often should you calibrate your lens?

every 6-12 months
We suggest once calibrated you should re-calibrate a particular lens/camera combination every 6-12 months depending on how much you use your camera. Camera and lens parts wear and if used heavily calibrating more often can be useful.

Why is my camera quality blurry?

One common cause of blurry images is camera shake. You can avoid that issue by stabilizing your camera with a tripod. Additionally, using the timer setting on your camera or a remote-control shutter release can help to eliminate camera shake..

How do you use a Spyder Cube?

Here’s the general approach to using the SpyderCUBE:

  1. Place the SpyderCUBE near the subject and in the same light.
  2. Resume taking photos of the subject.
  3. Import your images into Lightroom (or your favorite image processing software).
  4. Use the white balance dropper tool to set white balance (color temperature)

How much does lens calibration cost?

How much does it cost to calibrate your lens? You can send your lenses out to be professionally calibrated. It costs anywhere from about $25 to $75 a lens depending on your area and how many lenses you want to be calibrated.