Has anyone had a focus issue like this?

[Restomage]

One of my D700;s isn't focusing as sharp as it should be, the focus is slightly off creating soft photos. I've tried my 24-70 and 70-200 on the body and I get the same results. Half my photos the focus is slightly off. Has anyone had this problem before? If so what did you do to fix it? I haven't tried resetting my camera yet, not sure if that will help. Thanks.

 

[Trever1t]

something you just started experiencing? What focus mode are you in, continious or single? What focus area mode, single point? Have you layed out a chart and setup on a tripod to verify where and how much? I think I'd look at doing that.

 

[Restomage]

something you just started experiencing? What focus mode are you in, continious or single? What focus area mode, single point? Have you layed out a chart and setup on a tripod to verify where and how much? I think I'd look at doing that.

I mainly shoot AF-S, single point. I've never had this issue before until a couple days ago.

 

[Big Mike]

I don't know why it would start doing this so suddenly, when it worked before :scratch:

You could try adjusting the micro focus adjustment.

 

[Restomage]

I don't know why it would start doing this so suddenly, when it worked before :scratch:

You could try adjusting the micro focus adjustment.

Yes it's very bizarre, how do you adjust it?

 

[Big Mike]

I don't know why it would start doing this so suddenly, when it worked before :scratch:

You could try adjusting the micro focus adjustment.

Yes it's very bizarre, how do you adjust it?

I don't know...but I'm quite sure it's in your camera's manual.

 

[TheFantasticG]

If it just started to do it out of the blue you may need to see it in to Nikon for service.

 

[Restomage]

If it just started to do it out of the blue you may need to see it in to Nikon for service.

It was just in for service last month.

 

[Derrel]

Is the AF sensor, under the main mirror, totally free of ALL dust and fibers???

 

[Restomage]

Is the AF sensor, under the main mirror, totally free of ALL dust and fibers???

I'm not sure, but it might not be a bad idea to check.

 

[Derrel]

Maybe this article, Tracking Down Autofocus Issues, by Thom Hogan, will help.

Autofocus troubleshooting by Thom Hogan

 

[bhop]

My D300 has a front focusing issue. It's easily correctable with the 'AF Fine Tune' in the menu. I assume the D700 has this feature as well?

I'd recommend downloading this focus test chart and get busy adjusting. (yes it says d70, ignore that)
Nikon D70 Focus Chart