ejg62
Contributor
I have just obtained an Olympus C-7070 after using the C-5060 for a number of years. Prior to obtaining the C-7070 I understood that while there are some differences between the 2 models there are still many similarities; one of which is focusing. From several items I have read the 5060 and 7070 use the same focusing mechanism. However, at this point it appears (to me) there is a difference between the 2 models in this area.
With the 5060 the focusing mechanism cycles once and the picture is in focus in the view screen. However, with the 7070 the focus cycles through twice, the first time the view is in focus, but the focus mechanism cycles through again. After the 2nd focus cycle the picture may be in focus and other times it is not in focus. This is driving me crazy for several reasons:
In addition, I am encoutering problems focusing with the close up lens. When I get in close the camera is not able to focus. I have tried both AF and macro focus methods. I am able to focus if I stay back but not up close.
I have not experienced any of the above issues witht the 5060.
Any thoughts?
Jim G
With the 5060 the focusing mechanism cycles once and the picture is in focus in the view screen. However, with the 7070 the focus cycles through twice, the first time the view is in focus, but the focus mechanism cycles through again. After the 2nd focus cycle the picture may be in focus and other times it is not in focus. This is driving me crazy for several reasons:
- Running through 2 focus cycles takes extra time and the photo can be lost
- I am not sure which of the 2nd focus cycles will be in focus I lose several pictures due to beign out of focus
In addition, I am encoutering problems focusing with the close up lens. When I get in close the camera is not able to focus. I have tried both AF and macro focus methods. I am able to focus if I stay back but not up close.
I have not experienced any of the above issues witht the 5060.
Any thoughts?
Jim G