eleskin
Well-known
I own a Leica M8 and an Nex 5n. I purchased the Nex for better high ISO and a different way to focus my Noctilux. What I have noticed is that at f1.0 and with focus peaking, I am getting many more in focus keepers with the EVF method with the Noctilux at f1.0, especially with moving subjects. I have been using rangefinders for years (since 1987) and I remember rangefinders were favored for focus accuracy with wide angle lenses. This is true especially with lenses greater than 35mm and wider f stops. The unfortunate thing right now is APS C is the largest sensor at the moment. What I would like to see is a Fuji X1 pro body full frame with the NEX 7 EVF and focus peaking. That would do it for me.
BMacW
Established
Not sure how much of it is related to the more DOF from the smaller sensor.
MaxElmar
Well-known
If one is looking at pixels (or film with a loupe) to determine the point of focus vs the intended point of focus, it's not really related at all, is it?
thegman
Veteran
Focus peaking is probably going to be perfect, a range finder likely not. Back focus issues etc. won't affect an EVF, but it does affect a range finder. Focus peaking cannot fall out alignment, a range finder can.
Focus peaking, by design will be more accurate, however I guess most of us would prefer the user experience of a range finder.
Focus peaking, by design will be more accurate, however I guess most of us would prefer the user experience of a range finder.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
No doubt true. The only question is what it is worth to you to shoot with an RF camera.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
thirtyfivefifty
Noctilust survivor
Title should be: Focusing Noctilux at f1.0 more accurate with EVF. Just saying.