Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] viewfinder question
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 19:20:01 -0400
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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
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