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

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Subject: Re: RE: [Leica] Wanted .75 Diopter
From: rclompus@cox.net
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 21:14:38 -0400

BD,  there have been wonderful improvements in soft lens technology - from disposable to newer silicone soft lenses.  Have you considered this as an option?

Richard Clompus, OD
> 
> From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
> Date: 2002/05/30 Thu PM 04:02:33 EDT
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Subject: RE: [Leica] Wanted  .75  Diopter
> 
> 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
> 
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