Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I haven't, but now that you mention it, this may ultimately be the "safe" way for me to go. Thanks 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 rclompus@cox.net Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 9:15 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: RE: [Leica] Wanted .75 Diopter 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 > > > -- > 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 > - -- 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