tommonego@gmail.com Posted February 24, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, Back with another newbyish question. The CL viewfinder even with exposure comp on is very dark with polarized sunglasses, is there a way to increase the brightness of the viewfinder?? Thanks Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nicci78 Posted February 24, 2019 Share #2 Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Almost all EVF are not compatible with polarised sunglasses. Just ditch your sunglasses for normal shades or go back to DSLR or M camera By the way CL EVF is OLED, the brightest EVF tech. EVF will never be able to beat the sun and your sunglasses altogether Edited February 24, 2019 by nicci78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted February 24, 2019 Got it, what I was afraid of, very nearsighted, so always have glasses. Really dislike flip downs etc. Maybe go for a nonpolarized pair of sunglasses. Got the CL cause I didn't want to pay $4K for a used M Digital. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pono Posted February 25, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 25, 2019 2 hours ago, tommonego@gmail.com said: Got it, what I was afraid of, very nearsighted, so always have glasses. Really dislike flip downs etc. Maybe go for a nonpolarized pair of sunglasses. Got the CL cause I didn't want to pay $4K for a used M Digital. yes , the polarized prescription sunglasses were dumped for nonpolarized a few years ago when I started using cameras with EVF’s..At first I would just wear my normal glasses but it was a real pain in bright sunshine...I now have nonpolarized prescription...A bit of getting used to but no problem with the CL... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted February 25, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 25, 2019 I use transitions and wear a wide brimmed hat on sunny days when I'm using the CL (or any camera, really). EVFs don't compete with bright sunlight well, shading your eyes and the camera is most effective. Also, peaking helps a lot to nail focus when it's very sunny out (I only use M and R lenses, no AF). My polarized sunglasses are exclusively for use when driving my car or riding my motorcycle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_exus Posted February 25, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 25, 2019 If without glasses? Adjusting the diopter EVF does not help? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted February 25, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 25, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 6 hours ago, al_exus said: If without glasses? Adjusting the diopter EVF does not help? There's enough range on the diopter adjustment to accommodate my right eye. But then I have to take my glasses on and off constantly, because I need them to see all the time. That's more pain than the ability to use the viewfinder without them is worth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_exus Posted February 26, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2019 I understood. I just offered the option to raise glasses on his forehead ☺️ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted February 26, 2019 Just tried no where near compensating for my right eye. As I said I am really nearsighted in that eye, and a CL just isn't a left eye camera. Anyway my right eye is my dominate eye. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dippy Posted February 27, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 27, 2019 On 2/26/2019 at 2:30 AM, tommonego@gmail.com said: Just tried no where near compensating for my right eye. As I said I am really nearsighted in that eye, and a CL just isn't a left eye camera. Anyway my right eye is my dominate eye. Have you thought about getting contact lenses? I need glasses and wear lenses whenever I can and especially when I'm shooting. Small effort to get used to them but a big reward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 27, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 27, 2019 Can severely astigmatic eyes be helped with contacts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 27, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, pico said: Can severely astigmatic eyes be helped with contacts? Yes: https://www.allaboutvision.com/contacts/torics.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted February 27, 2019 Share #13 Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, jaapv said: Yes: https://www.allaboutvision.com/contacts/torics.htm Oh, I love you, Jaap. There might be hope! The last time I asked an optometrist if I could use contacts he said, "No you cannot and you know that." What an ass he was. That put me off for a long time. Next month I'm due for another exam (new prescription every year) and I will ask my new optometrist (a highly respected lady). Edited February 27, 2019 by pico 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted March 4, 2019 I worked in eye health care my adult life, I couldn't get contacts to give me the same vision my glasses did, 20/30 vs 20/20 with glasses. I am still very close to 20/20. I'll take the 20/20 any day. So I am stuck with glasses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags27 Posted March 4, 2019 Share #15 Posted March 4, 2019 Just to say that this thread was a huge help to me. I've been learning how to use the CL with the 80-200 R mount plus 2x extender, meaning f/8, and struggling with mild prescription glasses that does quite dramatically darken in the sun. I missed so many shots that, after reading this, decided to take off the glasses and did much better. Not polarizers, but still.... so, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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