Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/30

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Wanted .75 Diopter
From: Peter Klein <pklein@2alpha.net>
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 12:33:31 -0700 (PDT)

B.D. wrote:
>This reminds me....does anyone out there have a .75 diopter their eyes 

B.D., do you need the diopter *with* your glasses, or do you take off the
glasses when photographing?  And are you nearsighted or farsighted?

I'm dealing with the glasses issue myself.  My eyes are fairly deep-set,
and I can't see the 35mm frame on a .72x viewfinder with glasses.  I can
see and focus fine with "monovision" contact lenses (viewing with my
"distance" eye).  So far, I'd rather use contacts than get a .58
viewfinder.

When I do use glasses, I end up having to take them off after focusing
every time I want to use the 35mm frame.  Not exactly decisive moment
territory.  If the diopter is for use without glasses, the same problems
apply.

Anyway, I remember someone here mentioning that they use the diopter in
*addition* to their glasses.  Why would that be necessary, assuming one
looks through the top rather than the bottom of one's bifocals?  

- --Peter Klein
Seattle, WA


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