I have had a quick look at the IQ 180 today, and am particularly interested in the real-world usefulness of the new focus checking tool. Does it work?
I only had a little time, but my first few frames were on a DF through a Schneider LS 110mm (on a tripod, mirror up, 3 sec delay etc, F11), and i was surprised how little it detected as being in focus. (I guess surprise is not really the right word - the reason i am interested in the feature is the difficulty i have had in achieving consistent and accurate focus with a P65+ since switching to the DF). I might be doing something obviously wrong - so i am not jumping to any conclusions - i am certainly hoping this feature works!
From my brief look - low 'level' settings seem to inaccurately indicate a wider area to be in focus than actually is (when later viewed in C1), whilst high 'level' settings don't show anything to be in focus.
Can anybody offer advice on the 'level' settings they trust? ... or is it a setting that gets changed depending upon the subject (texture / contrast etc)?
Thanks for any help,
Scott