rpavich Posted July 31, 2015 Share #41 Posted July 31, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I guess the point is: In the past I lifted my glasses to view and used a +2 diopter that work great with auto focus . I was looking for suggestions as to how others used their camera. I've always done it differently, with my Fuji's, with my Canons, and now with my R-D1x; I put a correction diopter that matches my prescription (plus or minus the built in offset in the camera)and keep my glasses on a lanyard. When I want to shoot, I flip the glasses off and shoot. My eye fits right up to the viewfinder and no hitting my lenses on the camera. Works for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 Hi rpavich, Take a look here I wear eye glasses and on my DSLR I use a +2 on the viewfinder. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
ECohen Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share #42 Posted July 31, 2015 Thanks for your reply....I have to lift my glasses because I can't see without them. So generally walking around without glasses, life would be a Monet painting. (not necessary a bad thing) I've worn progressive lenses for 20 years and sadly I'm dependent. So far, my solution has been a +3 on the camera and lifting. I'm still waiting for recently ordered new glasses and I'm going to experiment with removing the +3 and looking through the camera with my glasses....I do hope that works The more I shoot with the rangefinder and manual focus the more it becomes second nature . For what its worth I've decided in the short-term to use an auto focus camera for fast moving shoots and the Leica for everything else. I'd love to work 100% with the rangefinder but to me it make sense to use the right tool for the right job. I like to shoot at 2 or 2.8 and its going to take me some time to learn to focus that fast with accuracy on fast moving objects . I know many say the rangefinder shouldn't slow you down but ...it does. And honestly slowing down when we shoot is a great thing. When you come from auto focus to manual,there is a technique to master, even though I have been doing photography for 45 years. I have read a lot on this forum of folks saying the rangefinder is and acquired taste and not for everyone . The rangefinder is defiantly for me, I love everything about working with this camera*. However with fast moving objects there is a technique to master that takes time. *thinner and lighter would be nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpavich Posted August 1, 2015 Share #43 Posted August 1, 2015 So far, my solution has been a +3 on the camera and lifting. I'm still waiting for recently ordered new glasses and I'm going to experiment with removing the +3 and looking through the camera with my glasses....I do hope that works Good luck. Some folks like it and don't give it a second thought but I didn't. I want to see all of the frame lines and so I guess my trade off is I'd rather be a bit blind between shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted August 1, 2015 Share #44 Posted August 1, 2015 Hi, at one time I was almost completely blind, I continually set my M6 on Hyperfocal. Since then after various surgical procedure I wore glasses, thereafter an Implant after cataract surgery. My point is focussing is relevant to the subject.. I found my "movement & panning" improved dramatically after lots of practice with moving cars and kids on bikes. Aperture selection is also very important.. RF work is far more demanding, the results are so much more rewarding.. The first few shots are always of fast moving subjects and a few pans, this helps my muscles and shutter finger to recall movement & coordination. If your having trouble with distances, pace out short distances, maybe try using a digital rangefinder.. Fast focussing can be improved by:- putting a white 24" square board on a wall, then placing Gun Range targets from larger to smaller on the board.. Start off with your back to the target, turn around whilst bringing your camera to eye level then focus & shoot. I have a couple of targets on my garden fence, after say 30minutes, muscle, eye & finger coordination are substantially improved. Regards, L Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted August 1, 2015 Share #45 Posted August 1, 2015 ... So far, my solution has been a +3 on the camera and lifting. I'm still waiting for recently ordered new glasses and I'm going to experiment with removing the +3 and looking through the camera with my glasses....I do hope that works ... I have read a lot on this forum of folks saying the rangefinder is and acquired taste and not for everyone . The rangefinder is defiantly for me, I love everything about working with this camera*. However with fast moving objects there is a technique to master that takes time. *thinner and lighter would be nice I've worn glasses since grade school. I've always used them when using my cameras, rather than trying to tailor the viewfinders with diopters. There are tradeoffs, but for me it's always been less fuss to just work with what I got... :-) Yes, working with fast moving subjects, and particularly with longer lenses, and manual focus lenses takes technique and practice. Just keep working at it. I find my skills improve when I don't automatically grab for the AF camera; pushing as hard as I can to get the results with the Leica M nets more learning and understanding. Of course, there are limits. Sports photography with longer lenses is a natural to do with an SLR or TTL viewing system. This is why I keep a Nikon and an Olympus around ... :-) G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share #46 Posted August 1, 2015 "I find my skills improve when I don't automatically grab for the AF camera; pushing as hard as I can to get the results with the Leica M nets more learning and understanding." point well taken.......thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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