docdave Posted October 2, 2006 Share #1 Posted October 2, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have never owned a Leica camera and I am STRONGLY disposed to acquire an M8. In addition, I would like to buy the new 28MM ASPH lens as a nice carryaround lens for this model. My question is: will I have problems seeing the 28mm framelines? I am an eyeglass wearer and a left-eye shooter. I currently shoot with a CANON 5D. I realize that going to a rangefinder will require developing different habits. I look forward to that. I plan to attend the PMA2007 in Las Vegas so I am hoping to see the M8 there, but,quite frankly, I don't think I can wait that long. Thanks in advance for any help. DAVE Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Hi docdave, Take a look here M8, eyeglasses, and the 28MM lens. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted October 2, 2006 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2006 Welcome to the forum Dave! If you have a search on the forum, especially in this M8 section, I am sure the issue has been discussed before. Indeed, I think that there was a glasses-wearer who has tried the viewfinder with the 28. Happy hunting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted October 2, 2006 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2006 I wear glasses and was able to see the 24mm frame without problems, so the 28mm frame should be fine for most people. Keep in mind that on the M8, it's a 37mm Eq FoV. I think the M8 and the new 28mm makes the ideal entry point for Leica Digital-M photography. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdave Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share #4 Posted October 2, 2006 Many thanks for the comforting answer. I searched the site and came up with lots of discussion about FOV, viewfinder magnification virtues and vices, etc. I just wanted somebody to tell me that I'll be able to see the viewfinder framelines with eyeglasses on and a 28mm lens mounted. I have been told and I am now happy. Thank you! DAVE Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted October 2, 2006 Share #5 Posted October 2, 2006 Dave, When an M8 is available at your favorite Lieca dealer, you might ask him/her about the availability of a corrrective diopter actually fitted to rear of the camera. This may adapt the camera to your specific needs and possibly eliminate your need to wear glasses while shooting. I wear glasses only to read and, thankfully, don't shoot with them on. When shooting with my past M4-P, M6 or M7 cameras I needed glasses only to read that beastly small exposure number in the little window. Of course, the limit of only 37 exposures per roll vaporizes with the digital M8. The battery level and exposure indicator on the M8 should be large enough to read without glasses. One small but critical improvement for me. Welcome to the Leica M family! -g Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted October 2, 2006 Share #6 Posted October 2, 2006 Dave, I've been using cheap aspheric quarter height reading glasses purchased from the local market to see M camera and lens markings. They can be pushed up on the forehead out of the way to use the viewfinder with a Leica diopter correction lens attached. That gives you the full field of view. Being low cost it's not so bad if the glasses get scratched or damaged. Unfortunately if your prescription is anything other than a simple +/- diopter this may not work and you may have to wear your glasses when looking through the viewfinder. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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