Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2018/02/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Bob I just saw this thread while browsing the archive. I have the SL as you possibly recall. I have always been left eye dominant, although lately I have seen that my uncorrected right eye is actually clearer at viewfinder distance. I try in an unscientific way to use that eye when I remember too. A side effect of that is that the different head position results in a different idea of what is vertical. I find that the SL (and the S) with central viewfinder is easier for the left eye than M cameras. It depends what functions you are using while the camera is at your eye. I use the joystick to move the single AF point easily while using my left eye. I don't use any other functions with the camera to my eye. That moveable AF was one of the attractions for me (as well as the excellent 24-90). Other manufacturers such as Fujifilm have that 1 step operation too. I got my second XT camera (used) because I like the controls philosophy but it's idle on the shelf like the first one was too. Dance with who brung ya I guess. For studio fashion for example I might shoot 1000+ frames with the model in continuous movement and in rapid series. I just pop that AF point, which I have offset high, back on the near eye and hit back AF button (in MF) maybe every 10-15 frames. I have never been confident to try the face recognition that Tina mentioned she likes. Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman