Sam Posted July 27, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 27, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I talked to Josh at Leica Store Miami and he suggested ordering one of each correction so I could test and find the correct one, and send the others back. I did, and the +1.0 does the trick for me. So the others go back for refund. Mission accomplished. 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! 3 Quote 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/299665-diopter-selection-heres-how-to-do-it/?do=findComment&comment=3786027'>More sharing options...
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Jeff S Posted July 27, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 27, 2019 Or spend 10 minutes at a local optician to use free trial diopters, pick one and order it from Josh or other. No extra shipping or billing and probably quicker. Jeff 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted July 27, 2019 I tried that, Jeff. Nobody here has trial diopters that I could find, and even my ophthalmologist didn't. That would certainly be easier if you have that option. This worked out perfectly as each lens could be screwed all the way in so there was no possible error. It cost me an extra $15 return shipping. I'm ok with that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 27, 2019 Share #4 Posted July 27, 2019 Josh is a good guy. Glad it worked out. Jeff 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magixaxeman Posted July 28, 2019 Share #5 Posted July 28, 2019 I knew with the Fuji X-Pro1 I needed a +2 diopter and my glasses prescription is +2 so bought the leica +2 and it works fine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 28, 2019 Share #6 Posted July 28, 2019 Leica used to have this tool: 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! 2 1 Quote 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/299665-diopter-selection-heres-how-to-do-it/?do=findComment&comment=3786696'>More sharing options...
microview Posted July 29, 2019 Share #7 Posted July 29, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Didn't you tell us this the other day? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted July 29, 2019 23 hours ago, jaapv said: Leica used to have this tool: 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! Yes, I looked everywhere but wasn't able to find one. It would certainly simplify things. Having to order 8 diopters @ $175 ea in order to find the correct one was certainly going to the extreme! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 29, 2019 Share #9 Posted July 29, 2019 1 hour ago, microview said: Didn't you tell us this the other day? Well, if your other day is quite a while ago, yes 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingCANE Posted July 29, 2019 Share #10 Posted July 29, 2019 Do they typically have these in stock at Leica stores? I would rather try them in the store than order them all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted July 29, 2019 Share #11 Posted July 29, 2019 40 minutes ago, RagingCANE said: Do they typically have these in stock at Leica stores? I would rather try them in the store than order them all. Leica shops are as rare as rocking horse droppings unless you live near a major city. It can cost a lot to travel to those locations. Maybe it is time for Leica to offer online services for the majority who live a long distance from a dealer? E.g. Send a dioptre tester to you through the post on a returnable or refundable deposit. Rail fare, plus parking and tube, to Leica Mayfair for a day is about GBP 60. Postage is about GBP 5. Those dioptre testers can't weigh a lot and weight is the main factor in postage costs. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted July 29, 2019 Share #12 Posted July 29, 2019 6 hours ago, microview said: Didn't you tell us this the other day? I posted a picture of the device a few days earlier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunil Posted July 30, 2019 Share #13 Posted July 30, 2019 On 7/27/2019 at 8:57 PM, Sam said: I talked to Josh at Leica Store Miami and he suggested ordering one of each correction so I could test and find the correct one, and send the others back. I did, and the +1.0 does the trick for me. So the others go back for refund. Mission accomplished. 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! I went down to the local CVS Pharmacy and tried their reading glasses. The +2.0 worked best for me so ordered that diopter. Worked fine for me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 30, 2019 Share #14 Posted July 30, 2019 9 hours ago, Peter Kilmister said: Leica shops are as rare as rocking horse droppings unless you live near a major city. It can cost a lot to travel to those locations. Maybe it is time for Leica to offer online services for the majority who live a long distance from a dealer? E.g. Send a dioptre tester to you through the post on a returnable or refundable deposit. Rail fare, plus parking and tube, to Leica Mayfair for a day is about GBP 60. Postage is about GBP 5. Those dioptre testers can't weigh a lot and weight is the main factor in postage costs. Those diopter testers were issued to dealers only and were discontinued decades ago. I think in the seventies. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maarten Posted August 1, 2019 Share #15 Posted August 1, 2019 And nowadays the fit in the M10 accessory shoe is too lose... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 1, 2019 Share #16 Posted August 1, 2019 55 minutes ago, Maarten said: And nowadays the fit in the M10 accessory shoe is too lose... Mine is just fine with all my accessories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 2, 2019 Share #17 Posted August 2, 2019 5 hours ago, pico said: Mine is just fine with all my accessories. Cufflinks? Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted August 2, 2019 Share #18 Posted August 2, 2019 I went through Josh as well in same fashion. The ophthalmologist route was useless. Albert Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 2, 2019 Share #19 Posted August 2, 2019 48 minutes ago, albertknappmd said: I went through Josh as well in same fashion. The ophthalmologist route was useless. Albert The key is having a set of trial diopters. Don’t need an ophthalmologist for those; any well stocked optician will do. Took me just minutes, and free. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted August 3, 2019 Share #20 Posted August 3, 2019 Jeff The ophthalmologist refracted and while this was perfect for eyeglasses, was off for M. The best is trial and error with a few diopters that you can attach to camera. 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! Quote 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/299665-diopter-selection-heres-how-to-do-it/?do=findComment&comment=3790280'>More sharing options...
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