04-10-2009, 03:05 AM
I had a Pentax *istD for a long time (I bought it new in 2004). I was never able to get those sharp photos you see in magazines.
I finally did the focus test (http://focustestchart.com/chart.html). I used a 50 mm f/1.4 lens, I shot using a tripod, 10s delay (which locks the mirror up and also eliminates any vibrations), using Auto-focus, and here is the result.
What do you think? (picture is about 900 kb)
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1279/focus.png
I finally did the focus test (http://focustestchart.com/chart.html). I used a 50 mm f/1.4 lens, I shot using a tripod, 10s delay (which locks the mirror up and also eliminates any vibrations), using Auto-focus, and here is the result.
What do you think? (picture is about 900 kb)
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1279/focus.png