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Datacolor SpyderLensCal Autofocus Calibration Aid

BH #DASL • MFR #SLC100
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Datacolor SpyderLensCal Autofocus Calibration Aid
Key Features
  • Test Your Camera's Autofocus
The SpyderLensCal Autofocus Calibration Aid from Datacolor is a focus test chart, designed for use with select DSLRs that support autofocus adjustment. The chart allows you to test the autofocus accuracy of your camera, making it easy to fine-tune it for optimum performance.
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Datacolor SLC100 Overview

The SpyderLensCal Autofocus Calibration Aid from Datacolor is a focus test chart, designed for use with select DSLRs that support autofocus adjustment. The chart allows you to test the autofocus accuracy of your camera, making it easy to fine-tune it for optimum performance.

The SpyderLensCal features a built-in level and tripod mount, allowing you to create precise testing environments. Cameras that support autofocus adjustments such as the Canon 5D Mk II, 5D Mk III, 1D Mk III, 1D Mk IV, and 1Ds Mk III, as are supported. Please consult your owner's manual to confirm that your camera supports autofocus adjustment.

Fast, easy solution for your interchangeable lenses and recent DSLR bodies provides razor-sharp auto-focusing, using modern DSLR autofocus micro-adjustment technology
Compact, lightweight and durable, with integrated level and tripod mount, making this the most convenient way to adjust your own camera gear
Save time and hassle of sending your equipment in for service. Now you can check or calibrate your own lenses
Accurate and repeatable calibration of your lenses and recent DSLR bodies
Worthwhile investment to ensure your camera is focusing your lenses as precisely as possible
UPC: 719821323822

Datacolor SLC100 Specs

Requirements
Camera with autofocus adjustment capability

Partial List:
Canon: 50D, 7D, 5D Mk II, 5D Mk III, 1D Mk III, 1D Mk IV, 1Ds Mk III

Please consult your owner's manual to see if your camera supports autofocus adjustment.
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.2 x 7 x 1.6"

Datacolor SLC100 Reviews

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nikon d500?

nikon d500?
Asked by: Roger
The D500 has AF adjustment which can work along with this product.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-03-18

Will it work with the BMCC6k full frame?

Will it work with the BMCC6k full frame?
Asked by: Connery
The Datacolor SpyderLensCal Autofocus Calibration Aid is designed for use with DSLR's and may not be good for all the needs of cinema video lens calibration.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-06-04

Can this product be used with the Nikon D500 and ...

Can this product be used with the Nikon D500 and D7100 bodies, and Nikkor 200-500mm lens and Sigma 18-35mm Art Lenses? Thank you
Asked by: Francisco
Yes, both your setups can be used with this device as long each camera has micro focus adjust.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-01-14

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Does this require any additional software?
Asked by: Yuri
No additional software is required.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-05-05

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I have Canon 5D MkII. I've never fine-tuned my focus. I read the product description, but don't understand how this works. Could you explain? And how would you rate this compared to LensAlign MkII Focus Calibration System?Thank you!
Asked by: Anonymous
Testing and fine tuning AF accuracy is a way to insure tac sharp images, especially important with todays high resolution optics and sensors. This feature is found in the more advanced and pro model digital cameras. Canon calls theirs AF Microadjustment and on the 5DmkII it can be accessed in Custom Function C.Fn III-8. Mentioned on page 200 of the instruction manual. The 5D mkIII is not a custom function but is under the AF menu.Both the SpyderLensCal Autofocus Calibration Aid from Datacolor & MkII Focus Calibration System from LensAlign use a detailed focusing target plus a ruler to see correct fall off. The LensAlign includes True Parallel Alignment which is the basis that provides visual verification of perfect camera positioning during AF calibration. The orientation of your camera is essential for accurate analysis and adjustment of the camera's auto-focus systems.For more information on Canons AF Microadjustment: http://bhpho.to/1g0Ighg
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Can I use this product to adjust focus on the Nikon d800?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes the Datacolor SpyderLensCal Autofocus Calibration Aid is also compatible with the D800.
Answered by: Dan W.
Date published: 2020-04-25

I have eos R it will work with it

I have eos R it will work with it
Asked by: Shafiq
Yes it will , micro adjustment
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-02-10

In the B&H video, Chris Gampat states that he ...

In the B&H video, Chris Gampat states that he recommends NOT calibrating zoom lenses and that you send them in for factory adjustments. On the Datacolr website, the instructions say you can calibrate zoom lenses by setting the zoom to it's farthest focal length. Since this is a discrepancy with Chris's video, please clarify CAN you calibrate a zoom lens with this system? Yes or No!
Asked by: Ivan
Some zoom lenses and some cameras can be calibrated just fine. However, if you have a lens which requires different calibration settings at different focal lengths, and you camera only accommodates one calibration setting, then you will need to send the lens to the mfg to be calibrated before you can do the autofocus micro adjustment calibration in-camera. For instance, my old Tamron 70-200mm lens had been dropped a few times. On most of my bodies, at 70mm, I needed to adjust the MF adjustment to -5, at 135mm it needed 0 calibration, and at 200mm it needed to be +10. My old canon 7D only has one MF adjustment setting per lens. I sent the lens to Tamron, and when it came back I was able to adjust it perfectly on the 7D. However, that same lens (before sending to Tamron) could be calibrated on my 5D Mark IV. By setting the 70mm setting to -5 and the 200mm setting to +10, the calibration settings worked throughout the entire focal range.
Answered by: Scott
Date published: 2020-08-24
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