Aaaaaaa Back Focus

[Greg_Nuspel]

I think I have finally figured out a big problem I have been battling with. It appears my camera has a back focus error After attempting some shallow depth of field shots using a tripod I find my images are not focused where I had set the focus at. Instead a point behind it is in focus, so now on with the serious testing. If anyone else is having a similar problem here is an excellent site http://regex.info/blog/photo-tech/focus-chart

[tomorrowstreasures]

how frustrating for you! but, thanks for sharing your battle as we can all learn from others issues!

[Marko]

I've never had this problem, but thanks for the info. in case I ever do!

[Dark Woods]

Have an Nikon D80? I have found out that the D80 in particular has this problem..

[tirediron]

Thanks for the info!

[kat]

Hmm..I think I read about this..maybe in my manual..I have to think a bit more but I've heard of this..

[Yisehaq]

Thanks for the info, I think I have the same problem, will share the result.

[Michaelaw]

With my Olympus I could do a long tripod exposure with OIS/VR enabled with no grief but I've learned the hard way that Mr. Nikons VR gets its knickers in a knot if VR is not turned off and will focus badly a lot of the time on longer time tripod stuff. Not saying that's your problem but it sure was mine