| D2x back-focus problem confirmed by Nikon tech I purchased my D2x at the end of December and immediately noticed that the images weren't as sharp as I expected and would occasionally be clearly back-focused. I brought the camera to NPS where an adjustment was made to the mirror box. I made some quick tests and everything seemed OK. On my next assignment, however, I began noticing serious back-focusing, especially on wider shots. (It was a conference where I was doing lots of podium photos.) I switched to my other bodies which produced sharp images.
I burned some of the back focused images to a CD and brought then along with my camera and lenses back to Nikon. The area tech rep shot some images with my 70-200 VR using different AF areas as well as manual focus. After looking at those images along with the ones on the CD, the three of us agreed that the camera is back-focusing. The repair technician said he would check the camera height and insert shims to square the body if needed. He said that shims are more likely than not too be inserted at the factory, although some bodies will come off the line perfectly square. The camera should be ready next Tuesday, when I will know if he was able to successfully eliminate the back-focus problem. If not, I will try to get Nikon to give me a new body. I'll post with the results after I get the camera back.
Herman |