Re: [Leica] focusing the M6 .85x

[Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>]

"Roger L. Bunting" wrote:
> 
> Dale,
> 
> I think we are in the same boat. I've been fighting astigmatism for all
><snip>
> I too have shooting and separate reading/computer glasses but these are
> no help with a camera - just your every day correction should be
> sufficient. Unless I'm missing something, perhaps just the new
> correction in your everyday glasses will help clear things up.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Roger
> 
> Dale Reed wrote:
> >
> > My old(64 years with astigmatism) tired eyes require a new eyeglass
> > prescription. I have always used two prescriptions: one for
> > reading/computer and one for distance/driving_etc.  My present distance
><snip> how do I optimize my ability to focus my M6s?  Brian Bower says that
> > the virtual distance of the viewfinder image is around 1m/3ft.  Will the
> > ophthalmologist be able to measure this distance on my camera before he
> > measures my eyes for new glasses?  Will he care?
> >
> > And don't tell me to sell my manual Leicas and buy something with
> > automatic focusing.  I will do that when I buy my first automobile with
> > an automatic transmission or pay some kid to mow my lawn.
> >
> > Thanks for the help.   Dale
><snip>
How about bringing your M6 into your Eye Doctor's office? I've got glasses of
every discription all over the place.
Mark Rabiner