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Datacolor SpyderLensCal - Optimize Your DSLR's Auto-Focus. Essential Tool for Razor-Sharp Focus and Outstanding Images
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| Brand | datacolor |
| Compatible Devices | Camera |
| Special Feature | Lightweight, Compact, Adjustable |
| Item Weight | 0.6 Pounds |
| Weight Limit | 3.3 Pounds |
| Maximum Height | 100 Centimeters |
About this item
- 𝗠𝗔𝗫𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗬: Achieve razor-sharp focus and outstanding images with Spyder LensCal, the essential photo tool for optimizing your camera and equipment performance
- 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗦𝗟𝗥: Improve auto-focus performance and calibrate your lenses to your camera for the best results, using modern DSLR autofocus micro-adjustment technology
- 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡: Compact, lightweight, and durable with an integrated level and tripod mount, Spyder LensCal is the most convenient way to adjust your own camera gear
- 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 & 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘: Save time and hassle with accurate and repeatable calibration for all your lenses and listed DSLR bodies.
- 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗: Supports autofocus adjustments in these camera models: Canon (50D, 70D, 1Dc, 1DMkIV, 1DsMkIII, 1Dx, 5DMkII, 5DMkIII, 5DS, 5DS R, 6D, 7DMkII, 80D, 1DX Mark II); Nikon (D3, D300, D300s, D3s, D3x, D4, D4s, D7000, D7100, D7200, D600, D610, D700, D750, D800, D800E, D810, D500, D5, D810A, Df); Sony (A77, A850, A900, A6000, A77 MKII, SLT-99); Olympus (E-5, E-30, E-620, E-M1); Pentax (K5-IIs, K5-II, K-x, K-7D, K-5, K-20D, K-30, K-3, K-3 II, K-200D, K-2000/K-m, 645D, 645Z, K-1, K-50, K-70)
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| Product Dimensions | 6.9 x 1.58 x 12.21 inches |
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| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| ASIN | B0041L3JS4 |
| Item model number | SLC100 |
| National Stock Number | 6760-01-594-5379 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,842 in Camera Cases |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | November 4, 2010 |
| Manufacturer | Datacolor |
| Language | German |
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SpyderLensCal provides a fast, reliable method of measuring the focus performance on your camera and lens combinations. It allows photographers to obtain razor-sharp focusing or check to see that their lenses are working at their peak performance. Sharpen your focus with the SpyderLensCal!
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Customers like the portability and ease of use of the camera tripod. They say it is sturdy when in use, yet compact when folded for storage. They are happy with the automatic calibration system, saying it does a very good job at calibrating lenses. Customers are also happy with ease of usage, and quality. That said, some complain about the value and size. They mention that its overpriced and that it's too small.
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Customers find the tripod easy to use. They say it has a built-in level that helps with setting up. They also appreciate the simple design and the ease of mounting it on a light stand or light stand. Customers also say that it works as a target very well and is very useful.
"...Folds flat and very convenient to have with me as I switch lenses (Gear Acquisition Syndrome, I have way too many lenses)...." Read more
"...This cost more than printing out a test chart, but it folds up, is easy to use, and has a great target for a focus system to lock on too." Read more
"...The built-in level on this target makes that easy to do. You place the target on a tripod and level the target...." Read more
"...It has a built in level that helps with setting up. Well worth the money spent as this will last a long, long time...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera tripod. They mention that it is well-made, sturdy, and far more substantial than they expected. Customers also appreciate the fact that it's a great tool from a good company and that it can be used for lens or camera calibration.
"...Seems to be holding up well and it is pretty durable for my needs...." Read more
"This is a well made product and intelligently designed. I received this in the mail today and have already used it to calibrate two lenses...." Read more
"...Price aside, it's well built and easy to use although the calibration process itself is painful but it gets easier with experience...." Read more
"...This Datacolor is sturdy when in use, yet compact when folded for storage...." Read more
Customers generally like the calibration of the camera tripod. They mention that it is a great tool to calibrate lenses, does a very good job at calibrating, and has an automatic calibration program. The device is also a solid calibration system, and customers can accurately line things up quickly. It is able to do manual lens micro adjustment, and is praised for its accuracy.
"...All this is much easier to do that it sounds, and you can accurately line things up quickly...." Read more
"...This takes all the hassle of the manual process and makes the calibration easier to accomplish...." Read more
"Super Simple way to calibrate your lenses......" Read more
"...It is a nice piece of gear for calibrating lenses though, far better than my "MacGuyver'ed" attempts at one...." Read more
Customers appreciate the portability of the camera tripod. They mention that it is sturdy when in use, yet compact when folded for storage. It is made of sturdy plastic that folds down flat for easy storage.
"...Folds flat and very convenient to have with me as I switch lenses (Gear Acquisition Syndrome, I have way too many lenses)...." Read more
"...This cost more than printing out a test chart, but it folds up, is easy to use, and has a great target for a focus system to lock on too." Read more
"...The whole unit folds up flat easily for storage, although you have to practice unfolding it a couple of times before you get the hang of it...." Read more
"...It folds flat and is easily portable with the rest of my camera equipment...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the camera tripod. They say it's very nice, well designed, and has sharp markings. Customers are also impressed with the back and front focus.
"This is a well made product and intelligently designed. I received this in the mail today and have already used it to calibrate two lenses...." Read more
"...The paint job on the target itself its some kind of decal with a nice Mate finish, so reflections are not a problem to use, but the instructions..." Read more
"Easy to use and well designed lens calibration tool. My only complaint is that I wish it was larger...." Read more
"...it was too expensive for what it is and that's correct but it is well designed and works great. Would buy again." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the camera tripod. Some mention that it's especially useful for dialing in focus with DSLR cameras and even old film, while others say that their telephoto lens is not sharp unless they're using flash or a strobe unit. They get frustrated because their images aren't that sharp, and it'd be better for distance than close-ups. The big issue is the distance needed to focus properly, and the lines blur together.
"...a test chart, but it folds up, is easy to use, and has a great target for a focus system to lock on too." Read more
"...I have a hard time determining the sharpest point and the smaller lines between the main numbered lines are no help...." Read more
"If you are “into” photography this is wonderful for adjusting the focus point of your lenses… Over time your lenses will tend to back focus or..." Read more
"...Super protip: This will NOT help you take better pictures, sorry!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the camera tripod. They mention that it is overpriced for a piece of plastic.
"...I'd agree with a lot of the reviewers that this is an overpriced piece of kit for the what you get but I think in the long run it will pay for itself..." Read more
"...While the Datacolor is not exactly cheap in price, the lack of frustration over now having a decent tool to use is worth it for me...." Read more
"...it does save time compared to making one for yourself, it is a little expensive!..." Read more
"...It has a built in level that helps with setting up. Well worth the money spent as this will last a long, long time...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the size of the camera tripod. They mention that it is too small to be of value.
"...My only complaint is that I wish it was larger. At the normal calibration distance it is too small of a target for my wider lenses...." Read more
"...Good stuff but definitely overpriced. It is also much smaller than expected." Read more
"...It is plastic, but folds flat and can fit into my camera bags easy enough." Read more
"...plus it's so small that measuring from more than 10 feet away with a 50mm is impossible because the lines blur together." Read more
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I paid full price which means that this was a bit pricey, but I have kept this in my camera bag which I take with me every week as I travel (airline). Folds flat and very convenient to have with me as I switch lenses (Gear Acquisition Syndrome, I have way too many lenses). Seems to be holding up well and it is pretty durable for my needs. I usually set the Lenscal on the back of my rental car, so the built-in level comes in handy.
It should be about $20 less to make it a good value for the money, but I would buy again.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
The whole unit folds up flat easily for storage, although you have to practice unfolding it a couple of times before you get the hang of it.
The only complaint that I have about the SpyderLensCal is that the main part of the target has only those big squares from which to judge how accurate your camera's focus is. While this provides a good object for your camera's autofocus sensor to lock on to, it would be easier to judge, by eye, the accuracy of that focus in the resulting photos if that part of the target if it contained some finer details such as resolution bars. I might stick one of those "USAF 1951" bar charts on that part of the target in order to provide that kind of reference. But even if you don't do something like that you can make fine judgments about focus by looking at the fine lines on the numbered focus scale on the right side.
Price aside, it's well built and easy to use although the calibration process itself is painful but it gets easier with experience. It will last you forever (yay plastics!) and you can use it for any calibrate-able camera/slr so it's a long lasting investment in the hobby.
Protip: DIY if you're not a professional. Only get this if you're a professional who can pass on the cost to your clients. Calibrate once a year at least and after lens servicing.
Super protip: This will NOT help you take better pictures, sorry!
Top reviews from other countries
De ingebouwde waterpasjes hebben wel wat af afwijking
Good product, delivered quickly and neatly
The built-in spirit levels do have some deviation
Consigliato a tutti i possessori di reflex di fascia alta che possiedono molte ottiche fisse e che vogliono sfruttarle al massimo dopo aver verificato che il proprio corpo macchina consenta la memorizzazione delle calibrazioni indipendentemente per ogni singola ottica.
My camera has the facility to pair with a given lens and, with the right tools, or by simple experimentation, trial and error, this can be corrected. I've tried to do this in the past with home-made focus calibration devices, but never with much success.
I spotted this tool while looking for some lens-caps and thought I would give it a try.
It's easy to set up, and with the bit of research (there's a number of YouTube videos' that demonstrate how to use this tool), I was able to calibrate all of my lenses in a few hours.
Having gone through the calibration procedure, I've found that all of my lenses back-focused to a greater or lesser degree, and the one lens that was clearly a long way out of whack is back in trim again and now focuses to perfection.
So, five stars for Accuracy, and five stars for ease of use. It takes a bit of practice, but within a few tens of minutes, I was able to able to make adjustments on my camera quickly and accurately based on the information gleaned from using the tool.
Four stars for value for money. It's a damn good tool, no question, but it's very expensive for what is only a bit of moulded plastic with stickers on. Having said that , it's a fraction of the cost of several of my lenses, so I guess it's not a ridiculous price to pay.
If you absolutely must have pin-sharp images and your camera is capable of retaining the micro-focus adjustments necessary to get the best out of the lenses, then this is a great little gadget.



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