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The Datacolor SpyderLensCal Autofocus Calibration Aid is a focus test chart, designed for use with select DSLRs that support autofocus adjustment. The chart allows you to test the autofocus accuracy of your camera - making it easy to fine-tune it for optimum performance.
The SpyderLensCal features a built-in level and tripod mount, allowing you to create precise testing environments. Cameras that support autofocus adjustments include the Canon 50D, 7D, 5D Mk II, 1D Mk III, 1D Mk IV, and 1Ds Mk III, the Nikon D300, D300s, D700, D3, D3s, and D3x, Sony A850 and A900, the Olympus E-30 and E-620, and the Pentax K20D, K-7, and K-5.
Datacolor SpyderLensCal Features
- Fast, easy solution for your interchangeable lenses and recent DSLR bodies provides razor-sharp auto-focusing, using modern DSLR autofocus micro-adjustment technology
- Compact, lightweight and durable, with integrated level and tripod mount, making this the most convenient way to adjust your own camera gear
- Save time and hassle of sending your equipment in for service. Now you can check or calibrate your own lenses
- Accurate and repeatable calibration of your lenses and recent DSLR bodies
- Worthwhile investment to ensure your camera is focusing your lenses as precisely as possible
consult your owner's manual to confirm that your camera supports autofocus adjustment.
Spyder Tripod – Flexible, Lightweight Camera Mount for Photography and Video The Spyder Tripod is an essential photography tool with multiple uses. It’s a great companion tool for use with the SpyderX, Spyder Cube white balance tool or Spyder LensCal for autofocus adjustment. In addition, it lets you stabilize your camera for clear, sharp images in low light and long exposure situations, perfect for landscape and architectural photography, nighttime photography, video and vlogging. The flexible legs allow you to position your camera at optimal angles and heights not confined to flat surfaces. It allows you to take your time framing your image composition and adjusting your shots with ease. The Spyder Tripod is useful when taking shots above or below eye level without having to climb a step ladder or lie on the ground. It’s a perfect little helper to use as a proper stand for a small, external video light or flashlight, too. Perfect for photography hobbyists and professional photographers and videographers.
Features & Benefits:• Flexible, lightweight yet sturdy tripod. Eliminate camera shake by stabilizing your camera and positioning it with ease to help ensure your images are sharp and clear.• Use with the Spyder Cube, Spyder LensCal, and SpyderX as a stabilizer and stand when setting them up in frame for use. • Helpful when you want to use a small video light or flash light to illuminate a shot.• At 7” high and 0.099 lbs weight, the Spyder Tripod is portable enough to bring along with you on every photographic excursion.• A must-have accessory for use in low-light situations, video work, landscape and architectural photography, time-lapse photography, self-portraits and when using lens filters. When using auto-bracketing for HDR shots.• Can be used with Spyder X calibrator for optimal ambient light measuring and monitoring when set up next to a calibrated monitor.
Benefits in combination with Datacolor Devices:Spyder Cube• Perfect pairing w. small tripod for outdoor or location photography• High flexibility in use: hold in hand, held by model or mount tripod to objectSpyder LensCal• Flexible base to level Spyder LensCalSpyderX• SpyderX Elite for projector calibration – tripod hold SpyderX in front projector screen.
