Annibale G. Posted December 19, 2006 Share #1 Â Posted December 19, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Since now I used to put my left eye in the viewfinder. In some books I've red that the right one is technically correct to use. Wich one do you use ? In important to use the right one? Why? A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted December 19, 2006 Share #2 Â Posted December 19, 2006 Ignore what is said in books There is no right and wrong way. Â I have always used my left eye and find it almost impossible to use my right, either with an M or an R. Â Some M users consider it an advantage if they use their right eyes, as it is possible to look through both eyes at the same time when using the viewfinder, and let the brain decide which eye to "see through". There is also a perceived "benefit" in that it is technically possible to look through "both" eyes and only bring the M in front of the right eye just as one wishes to use the camera. Â Frankly, I see no advantage in either "concept", although clearly others do. Â My advice is to use the eye with which you are most comfortable. Â There was a thread on here recently about left/right eye usage, here: Â http://www.leica-camera-user.com/digital-forum/8354-left-eyed-photographer.html?highlight=left+eye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted December 19, 2006 Share #3 Â Posted December 19, 2006 I have traditionaly used my left eye with SLR's. This was always due to the fact that I've always had a weak right eye. Now since using a RangeFinder camera with the viewfinder on the left hand side of the body it became a little more difficult to view inside the finder. So I opted to get a diopter adjustment which screws into the viewfinder and everything is clear and readable if just a little arkward until I get used to it. Â The other reason for changing was my nose left oily smears all over the LCD display(gross). Some people leave the two eyes open when focusing and framing but, that's a little to unnatural for me. Â I don't think there is a right or wrong way to do it, just use what ever method is the most comfortable for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-IIIf Posted December 19, 2006 Share #4 Â Posted December 19, 2006 Nature decided for me a long time ago - I can hardly see with my right eye, so I have no choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 19, 2006 Share #5 Â Posted December 19, 2006 I'm left handed and eyed. No argument. Â Why does this thread remind me of that old joke about Captain Kirk... Â "he has a left ear, a right ear and a final front ear..." Â Regards, Â Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsmukler Posted December 19, 2006 Share #6 Â Posted December 19, 2006 I like Riley's explanation in the other thread. I shot film for decades without noticing that I always focused with my left eye (and I am right handed). My eye doc explained the "dominant eye" business. As for smearing: There's not much to smear on a film-based M! Â Even if you could train yourself to use your right eye, why bother? Â I do find that the mild correction of the diopter lenses does help, although the instructors at various workshops I have attended all use the "smush" technique (glasses on; smushed against nose!). Then again, they advocate dispensing with lens caps, and use their shirts for lens cleaning cloths. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samwells Posted December 19, 2006 Share #7 Â Posted December 19, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Of course, the best solution for us lefties is just to restrict ourselves to vertical rather than horizontal format...then there's no problem :-) cheers: sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted December 19, 2006 Share #8 Â Posted December 19, 2006 Manual film 35 cameras were made for right eyed photogrphy because if you used your left eye, one had to move the camera away from your face to avoid contact with the wind lever. Using thre right eye it is possible to shoot and wind without moving the camera. With the advent of motor winding for most cameras these days, that knowledge appears to be gone. I shoot with my left eye which is dominant. Using my Nikon F's and M3, I have to move the camera away to wind. Now I have motors for my Nikon's and M Motor drives for my M6 and M7 so I just shoot. I did put the proper diopters in both my M6 and M7 but that only helps with very close focus. -Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted December 19, 2006 Share #9 Â Posted December 19, 2006 Why the viewer, on all Leica range finder cameras, is on the left side ?... I always use left eye when the film sensibility was low and must use slow speeds in available light it was more natural and efficient to strenght your elbows against your body to gain in stability. Cheers JC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted December 19, 2006 Share #10 Â Posted December 19, 2006 Hmmm... Â somehow this quandry never seems to have arisen with the C-Lux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted December 19, 2006 Share #11 Â Posted December 19, 2006 I thought I was one of the few who used my left eye. Always felt handicapped. Not anymore. Â "Left Eye Intelligent Camera Adapters" ... or whatever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlancasterd Posted December 19, 2006 Share #12 Â Posted December 19, 2006 Nature decided for me a long time ago - I can hardly see with my right eye, so I have no choice. Â I used to have 20:20 vision and even then I used my left eye. Now I'm getting long-sighted with age and my right eye is much worse than my left, so my 'left-eyedness' is being reinforced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted December 19, 2006 Share #13 Â Posted December 19, 2006 What you see before you put the camera to either eye is far more important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobe Posted December 20, 2006 Share #14 Â Posted December 20, 2006 No choice! 20/15 left eye, 20/100 right eye.Gave up on keeping the LCD clean. Working on a finely crafted little leather nose apron to remedy this pesky situation.Maybe Luigi or Leica will pick up on the idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted December 20, 2006 Share #15 Â Posted December 20, 2006 Of course with a rangefinder you should use the right eye. The reasoning is simple. One of the advantages of rangefinder shooting is that if you are using your right eye (the viewfinder being on the left of the camera, looking at the back) than your left eye is not blocked by the camera and, if you have both eyes opened you can see what is about to enter the viewfinder area before it actually does...thus giving you a moments grace in anticipating what it going to happen in the viewfinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted December 20, 2006 Share #16 Â Posted December 20, 2006 Bob... Â Rubbish! Â (With respect ) Â You can see what's about to enter the rangefinder frame using the left eye too. As you can with the DMR, by the way. Â Use your strongest and most natural eye. Every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted December 21, 2006 Share #17 Â Posted December 21, 2006 I disagree Andy...I distinctly remember with my IIIg trying to use my left eye...the right was staring directly at the flash sockets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 21, 2006 Share #18 Â Posted December 21, 2006 I use my left with my new IIIc.... Â Did I mention I have a new IIIc...? Â Regards, Â Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 21, 2006 Share #19 Â Posted December 21, 2006 Right eye for me, 98% of the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted December 21, 2006 Share #20 Â Posted December 21, 2006 I think you may have mentioned it once or twice Bill :-) Â I used my left eye in the olden days when I had a IIIC myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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