willeica Posted January 28, 2017 Share #21 Posted January 28, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am short-sighted and I have poor distance vision. I always keep my glasses on when using a camera. Otherwise, I might be a danger to myself and others. I feel more comfortable doing it that way whether with OVF or EVF or manual or autofocus. It is good to hear that the rangefinder is more accurate on the M10. My M10 is on order. I do plan to have my eyesight checked this year as I had two eye operations about 10 years ago; detached retina and cataract, but thankfully not on my focussing eye. I find that a change of glasses prescription usually does not affect my use of a Leica OVF/RF. William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 Hi willeica, Take a look here M10 rangefinder "considerably greater accuracy". I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
kaethe Posted January 28, 2017 Share #22 Posted January 28, 2017 I have "older eyes" with myopia as well as an astigmatism so I need to wear my glasses to focus. I used to push my glasses up or down to find the sweet spot on my progressive lens with the 240, or use the LV, have a diopter accessory on the mm, but in my one day of playing with the m10, I, too, find that i have more images spot on, without using the LV, and I do not find myself fiddling with my glasses, but just use the distance portion at the top. I have been practicing with the Noctilux wide open, so if I miss, it is obvious. And, yes, I love ( !!! ) this camera, but that is for another thread. kaethe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted January 28, 2017 Share #23 Posted January 28, 2017 Erwin Puts (LEICAgraphy) mentions that Henri Cartier-Bresson rarely used the rangefinder for focusing, instead he estimated distance with the aperture set to f8 (guess he used other settings as well), and that was with a 50mm lens!! Of course, most people who use a RF camera for street photography use f8 and zone. But if you like photographing static things, critical focus can be beneficial. I'm assuming the majority of RF shooters are in fact street photographers. For landscape and other genres, there are far more appropriate tools available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielt Posted January 28, 2017 Share #24 Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Peter; I have used +3 diopter with my M262, and it was not quite enough to focus easily. I have bought one +4 diopter and now it is very easy to focus with my M10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted January 28, 2017 Share #25 Posted January 28, 2017 How do you determine the correct Diopter from your prescription? I tried a +2 Diopter and it was not even close...should it be a -2? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268759-m10-rangefinder-considerably-greater-accuracy/?do=findComment&comment=3198972'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2017 Share #26 Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Peter; I have used +3 diopter with my M262, and it was not quite enough to focus easily. I have bought one +4 diopter and now it is very easy to focus with my M10 May I ask where you can buy a +4 Diopter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2017 Share #27 Posted January 28, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) How do you determine the correct Diopter from your prescription? I tried a +2 Diopter and it was not even close...should it be a -2? I think it should be -2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielt Posted January 28, 2017 Share #28 Posted January 28, 2017 Hi Stephen I have bought a +4 diopter from: Leica Shop Vintage Cameras Peter COELN Gesellschaft m.b.H.Westbahnstraße 401070 Wien Telephone: +43 1 523 56 59Fax: +43 1 523 51 77Web: www.leicashop.comE-Mail: vintage@leicashop.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeakBirder Posted January 28, 2017 Share #29 Posted January 28, 2017 Hi, I had the opportunity to use an M10 in Sheffield today. It was good but I didn't say wow this is a lot better. I have a late model Leica M-E where the viewfinder is really good and very contrasty, in fact far better in my opinion of the M9 monochrome I had which I found lacked contrast and sharpness. My concern is still reaching good focus using a rangefinder with my noctilux in a busy scene compared to the ease with my SL which I find a really flexible camera with my Leica m, sl autofocus and my canon lenses. Just my contribution and love reading the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted January 28, 2017 Share #30 Posted January 28, 2017 Interesting discussion and a key factor in deciding whether I would buy an M10 (assuming they ever become available on this side of the world!). Being short-sighted, I also have no choice but to ear eyeglasses all the time. Agree there are lots of factors affecting focusing accuracy, not just how accurate the rangefinder actually is but how well you can see the subject. Are your eyeglass lenses optimally corrected for both eyes? Another factor to consider is if you prefer focusing with your right eye (most people) or left eye (a few people). It's worth comparing to see if you can detect any appreciable difference. Here's a test to see which eye is dominant: 1) With both eyes open, hold your left index finder out in front of your face and line it up against an object (light switch, window frame, bookcase). 2) Hold up your right index finger about 30cm in front of your face and line it up with your left index finger. 3) Now close first the left eye and then the right eye. Which eye is open when both fingers and the object all line up? This is your dominant eye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted January 29, 2017 Share #31 Posted January 29, 2017 Although whether an eye is dominant doesn't necessarily make it the best eye for focus does it?. I'm a right eye shooter but my left is dominant. Never been a problem so long as I have the right diopter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photomic38 Posted January 29, 2017 Share #32 Posted January 29, 2017 Agree with Chris_tribble. I also practice shooting and I aim with my right eye director and my left eye is the strong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted January 29, 2017 Share #33 Posted January 29, 2017 I am also left I dominant, but I find the M series very unpractical to shoot with using the left eye, so I always use the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 29, 2017 Share #34 Posted January 29, 2017 Although whether an eye is dominant doesn't necessarily make it the best eye for focus does it?. I'm a right eye shooter but my left is dominant. Never been a problem so long as I have the right diopter. This is so frustrating Chris. (Not your fault!) But despite being told how important it is to use the correct diopter I have still not seen a straight explanation as to how to determine what is the correct diopter. Is it just a matter of trial and error? I'm hoping Rick may reply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
euston Posted January 29, 2017 Share #35 Posted January 29, 2017 Is it just a matter of trial and error? Trial and error is the best method if you want what actually suits you rather than what ought to suit you. By the way, there shouldn’t be a problem when you are using the Visoflex. It has a diopter adjustment wheel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 29, 2017 Share #36 Posted January 29, 2017 I'm assuming the majority of RF shooters are in fact street photographers. For landscape and other genres, there are far more appropriate tools available. Interesting perspective that I couldn't disagree with more. The optical RF (as distinct from any TTL viewfinder) is a liberating and non-intrusive method of both composition and focussing that is perfect for almost all forms of photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted January 29, 2017 Share #37 Posted January 29, 2017 How did you determine which was the right diopter for you? Did you try several? Your ophthalmologist or optician can give you are reasonable start but I have found that you have to try a few diopters in that range for an accurate fit.. Theory and practicality have always collided in regards to refraction.... Albert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELAN Posted January 29, 2017 Share #38 Posted January 29, 2017 For months I tried to figure out with my optometrist the best diopter for me and couldn't. Then I spent a couple hours at a Leica store and tried out different diopters on my M240 until I settled on -1. Subsequently my in-focus percentage did not improve. Two months later I was cleaning my diopter and realized I focused better without it and kept it off since. The viewfinder is also brighter without a diopter. Three days ago I got the M10, without a diopter, and 95% of my pictures are in perfect focus. Finally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 29, 2017 Share #39 Posted January 29, 2017 This is so frustrating Chris. (Not your fault!) But despite being told how important it is to use the correct diopter I have still not seen a straight explanation as to how to determine what is the correct diopter. Is it just a matter of trial and error? I'm hoping Rick may reply. Visit your optometrist and hold his try-out glasses in front of your ocular. the one that works best umm.. works best and should be the one to order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted January 29, 2017 Share #40 Posted January 29, 2017 I had my optometrist make several pairs of glasses for exactly specified near or far distances, and he never had any problems making them. That they would not match any more after a short-ish time was not his fault but the fault of my eyes. AFAIK, the important stuff in the range finder is at an apparent distance of 2m. I'm quite sure the manual contains that information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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