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Congratulations You now own a superior tool for measuring and adjusting the focus performance of your camera and lens combinations. With your Datacolor SpyderLensCal you’ll enjoy accurate ™ focus performance with crisp, clear and reliable results. About spyderLenscal page 2...
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Imagine being able to significantly improve the number of usable shots from each day’s session. Your SpyderLensCal is designed to give you razor-sharp focusing using modern DSLR autofocus micro-adjustment. And because it’s completely portable, you can quickly calibrate your interchangeable lenses and recent DSLR bodies anywhere at any time.
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Please refer to the detailed instructions in this guidebook for each step in the setup procedure to assure the SpyderLensCal is properly positioned with your camera to accurately calibrate the lens. Get set Refer to detailed focus instructions on page 5, section 2 to get an accurate setup Set up your SpyderLensCal.
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Get set set Up your spyderLenscal Unlock the SpyderLensCal and place the ruler in the correct orientation with the main target. Use the tripod mount if desired. The bubble indicator will let you level the tripod for most effective alignment with the camera. You can also place the SpyderLensCal on a desk, table or shelf.
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To calibrate a back or front focusing issue, enter the autofocus correction menu on your camera and select “adjust by lens.” Calibration Settings: The numbers on your SpyderLensCal ruler indicate precisely how many centimeters the camera is front or back focusing. This will allow you to correct the focus millimeter by millimeter.
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Sharpest Zone Make sure your adjustment was optimal. If not, increase or decrease your adjustment until the sharpest zone is centered on the “0” mark on your SpyderLensCal ruler. de-focus then Autofocus De-Focus Lens Before taking a new shot using autofocus, de-focus your lens manually to make sure the autofocus is working properly.
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Enhance your SpyderLensCal ™ expertise You can also learn how to use the SpyderLensCal by viewing our tutorial video. Just click the link below. Video tutorial http://spyder.datacolor.com/learn_videos_spyderlenscal1. php Guidebook | Page 7...
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