Peter Sütterlin replied to the topic 'For those with focus issues' in the forum. 1 year ago


I run my refractor (140mm, F/6.5) with a step size of 20, and the Linear 1P algorithm. The NCFZ for my setup/site is 31μ, or 11 steps. The chose step size stems from the first linear implementation that did the second run at half step size. I didn't change that when switching to L1P, but at least for me the interpolation it does usually leads to very good results.

As you mention, it is somewhat crucial to have a good start point, even without the donut problem (refractors don't have that). I think the (L1P) algorithm has improved in that respect, still it is (IMO) highly recommended to do an initial manual focus (I use a bright star and video mode). Doesn't have to be extremely accurate. And for automated AF, definitely use filter offsets if you use a filter wheel.

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