Deb |
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Viewfinder Question: Focusing with Bifocals
I'm struggling to focus while wearing bifocals. Would a diaptor help? I use a Vivitar 38000N SLR.
March 09, 2005
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Kerry L. Walker |
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I shoot with bifocals, the kind without the lines, and I just make sure I am looking through the top part. However, if you wish to attach a dioptor to your camera, get one to match your prescription (your optometrist can tell you what strength you need) or get one that is adjustable, and you can shoot without glasses.
March 09, 2005
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Deb |
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Hey, thanks for your prompt response. My bifocals are w/o lines also.I think your suggestion will be quite helpful!
March 09, 2005
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Tony Sweet |
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Use single focals in the field, raising the glasses up to see up close. I wore bifocals for about 1 minute in the field and returned them. The instant I looked downwards to a blur, I turned around and went back to the car to return the glasses. A diopter will help looking through the finder, but looking around for subjects in the field is a challenge, to say the least. You'll spend more time moving your head around like a preying mantis to see a potential subject than photographing. At least, that's my experience.
March 10, 2005
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Kerry L. Walker |
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Tony is correct. It depends on how strong your glasses are. Mine aren't very strong. I can drive without my glasses, but I can't quite pass the test without them so I use them. The lower part isn't that strong, either. Wish I had the 20/13 vision I had when I was young. Heck, I just wish I was young again!
March 10, 2005
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