Fine Art are you using a LCD hood? I have been using the d600 live mode in conjunction with the Samyang prime 24mm fully manual lens zooming into 100% magnification.I just assume I can trust my eyes to find the best focus anywhere on the scene.For any aspect of photography ultimately you have to trust your eyes? My success rate is better than AF though it takes more time. A few months ago I was sceptical about LV. I don't know or care if Nikon is less better than the Canon. You use the tools you have? I took this last week with the above named equipment and technique. Obviously enhanced but the sharpness was there in the sign post and the out of focus areas are a result of the camera and not PS.http://www.flickr.com/photos/99408200@N05/10476795934/
Good LV and a pivoting LCD for macro use attracted me to the Canon 60D three years ago. My back and neck thank me for the pivoting LCD. Key to enhancing your live view and protecting against cancer: a broad-brimmed hat. Hoodman gets much less use now that I have taken to wearing that hat.