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I am not sure if there is a possibility to "fix the AF issue", it does not seem to be software related. It would need a new design of the camera's AF and of the lenses.
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[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1340961332' post='19240']
I am not sure if there is a possibility to "fix the AF issue", it does not seem to be software related. It would need a new design of the camera's AF and of the lenses.
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We are talking about contrast detection AF here. As far as the camera is concerned this is merely a question of software algorithms and CPU speed. The software algorithms can always be improved.
The lens AF is certainly limited by the AF motor. The AF motor "feels" a bit conventional and nowhere as smooth as in (many) MFT lenses.
[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1340965292' post='19242']
We are talking about contrast detection AF here. As far as the camera is concerned this is merely a question of software algorithms and CPU speed. The software algorithms can always be improved.
The lens AF is certainly limited by the AF motor. The AF motor "feels" a bit conventional and nowhere as smooth as in (many) MFT lenses.
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With camera there are two things - algorithms quality & speed of algorithm execution.
Only first can be improved via firmware, while second usually requires sensor and/or processor upgrade.
Oly advertised that they gained AF speed with extra processor & double FPS sensor readout.
But lens will always set a limit how fast things would be.