Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Peter, I use the diopter on the 1.25 magnifier WITH my glasses. Without a diopter, I can't use the magnifier, with or without my glasses. I can focus all three M6 magnification models fine with my glasses. But when I add the magnifier - either to the .72 or the .85, I need the diopter. I'm "okay" with the 1.0 diopter, but the .75 is what I really need. I'm pretty much convinced now that if and when I turn to photography as a full-time vocation, I'm going to go for the Lasix surgery to correct my vision and eliminate the need for glasses for focusing...assuming that I am a decent candidate. (Yes, I know it's a risk - I'll have my left eye done first. ;-) ) B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Peter Klein Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 3:34 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: RE: [Leica] Wanted .75 Diopter 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 - -- 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