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Strange focus problem after using macro mode

PLab

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Feb 6, 2013
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I noticed something strange with my GRD IV

Steps to reproduce.
- Go to Macro mode
- Focus on a very close object, like 2 cm or closer
- You can hear a distinctive focusing noise
- Focus is good.
- Now go back to normal mode, camera is then incapable to focus on anything whatever focus mode you choose
- Go back to Macro mode, everything OK
- Back to normal mode, same problem.
- Switch off and on the camera, everything is back to normal

It's not a big problem but strange.
I was wondering if anybody else has this?
 
I've just tried this and do not have the problem - are you on the latest firm ware (2.21)?
 
I have firmware 2.21
I tested some more. In order to get into this strange state. Try to focus on various distances in macro mode. Until you hear the lens focusing rattle. After this when you go back to normal mode the camera is out of focus.
If then you go to manual focus mode, you will notice that once you have focus on an object, the displayed focus distance is divided by 10.
 
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