Re: [Leica] Caution when using the 1.25x magnifier

[V8PWR@aol.com]

Well the standard excuse for getting a Black Eye is :

I hit the door edge 
I falled into the stairs 

But now , the Magnifier excuse seems to be the new rage :)

Good recovery 

Jo






Dans un courrier daté du 07/01/03 09:22:36 Paris, Madrid, 
henryting10@yahoo.com a écrit :

> Just want to throw caution in the air when using the
>  1.25x magnifier.
>  
>  I volunteered to be our party's photographer during
>  the New Year's Eve party. After about 3 rolls of
>  films, I swapped a 90 Cron and then screw in the 1.25x
>  viewfiner for some close-up shots. During the
>  excitment of the shooting, and when some folks were
>  getting rowdy someone shoved me and I bumped my camera
>  just as I was framing a shot. Well the protruding
>  1.25x can really hurt and I got a "black eye" as well
>  as a bruised cornea. 
>  
>  I just want to warn the folks here about the danger of
>  the eyepiece design. The protrusion fits the eyeball
>  perfectly and unlike the ordinary eyepiece where your
>  entire face touches the camera while framing a shot,
>  the 1.25x mag's only anchor point is against your
>  eyeball. So when the going gets hot......watch out.
>  
>  _______________
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