- Auto AF Fine-Tuning
No option to fine tune Auto focus Nikon D5500 vs Nikon D5300: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison Size and weight is a big decision factor when you. Update: Per my post further below, Nikon auto AF fine tune is missing the last two steps in the process it attempts to use. 5/3: So I had a revelation today after shooting 2k photos of eagles and ospreys with varying results. Apparently the auto AF fine tune feature uses the first number it matches with the focus attained via Live View AF.
Auto AF Fine-Tuning
D5500 Af Fine Tuner
The D500 can fine-tune autofocus automatically. The results can be used with all lenses of the same type.
Use only as required. AF fine-tuning should be performed at the focus distance at which the lens is normally used; fine-tuning performed at short focus distances may be less effective with distant subjects and vice versa.
1 Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod and aim the camera at a flat, high-contrast subject parallel to the camera focal plane. Note that auto AF fine-tuning works best at maximum aperture and may not function in dark surroundings.
2 Start live view.
Rotate the live view selector to and press the button.
3 Adjust focus settings.
Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and use the AF-mode button and command dials to select the following:
- Autofocus mode: AF‑S
- AF-area mode:(wide) or (normal)
4 Select the center focus point.
Press the center of the multi selector to select the center focus point.
5 Focus.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, then zoom in on the view through the lens to confirm that the subject is in focus.
6 Perform auto AF fine-tuning.
Press the AF-mode and movie-record buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed until the dialog shown in Step 7 is displayed (this should take slightly over two seconds).
D5500 Af Fine Tuned
AF-mode button
Movie-record button
D5500 Af Fine Tuners
The D500 can fine-tune autofocus automatically. The results can be used with all lenses of the same type.
Use only as required. AF fine-tuning should be performed at the focus distance at which the lens is normally used; fine-tuning performed at short focus distances may be less effective with distant subjects and vice versa.
1 Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod and aim the camera at a flat, high-contrast subject parallel to the camera focal plane. Note that auto AF fine-tuning works best at maximum aperture and may not function in dark surroundings.
2 Start live view.
Rotate the live view selector to and press the button.
3 Adjust focus settings.
Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and use the AF-mode button and command dials to select the following:
- Autofocus mode: AF‑S
- AF-area mode:(wide) or (normal)
4 Select the center focus point.
Press the center of the multi selector to select the center focus point.
5 Focus.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, then zoom in on the view through the lens to confirm that the subject is in focus.
6 Perform auto AF fine-tuning.
Press the AF-mode and movie-record buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed until the dialog shown in Step 7 is displayed (this should take slightly over two seconds).
D5500 Af Fine Tuned
AF-mode button
Movie-record button
D5500 Af Fine Tuners
7 Save the new value.
Highlight Yes and press to add the AF fine-tuning value for the current lens to the saved values list (CPU lenses only). Note that only one value can be stored for each type of lens.
8 Enable AF fine-tuning.
Nikon D5500 Af Fine Tune
In the camera setup menu, select AF fine-tune > AF fine-tune (On/Off), then highlight On and press .
