Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, congratulations. I find that what I see with sunglass on - which dramatically change contrast, reduce haze, etc., differs markedly from what I see on film - particularly if I'm shooting color. But you may be able than I am to better visualize what the scene looks like without the sunglasses - why I'll bet you can even do it wearing polarized sun glasses! :-) "G. Michael Paine" wrote: > > >"B. D. Colen" wrote: > >> > >> Michael Yoder wrote: > >> > > >> > > >> > I don't wear prescription glasses, but I do wear sunglasses a lot, > >> > given the fierce sun here in Laredo. Perhaps the .58 would help in > >> > that case. > >> > > >> > >> In case there's anyone who hasn't thought about this - when you wear > >> sunglasses when shooting you are NOT seeing anything close to what your > >> lens and film are seeing. You may be 'seeing' a wonderful, snappy, scene > >> through the viewfinder, while your lens and film are seeing and > >> recording a washed out mess. It really is best to take off the shades > > > before shooting. > > > > > *****snipped a bit***** > Why would I not be seeing what my film sees. Granted the color of my > glasses will not be reflected in the photo. > I have worn prescription glasses, clear and sun, for over 40 years > and I have never been surprised at a slide or B&W shot yet. Other > than of course those many times when I screwed up. > Regards. > Michael > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html