Eyecup?
Jun 26, 2013 11:49:55 #
I notice as I near the "magical" age of forty, that I am having more difficulty with my vision and with my focus. I wonder how others are dealing. Funny to say, I am also an optician and I clearly understand that my arms just need to be extended... LOL! I havn't been examined for bifocals or readers yet, as I am on the cusp... I really dread taking that path!
Do you think an eyecup would help?
Do you think an eyecup would help?
Jun 26, 2013 11:56:27 #
Jun 26, 2013 12:04:32 #
My Pentax has the "Beep In Focus" ability. Great with the old Minolta glass.
Jun 26, 2013 12:06:58 #
What helps is bifocals. I put it off, to the point of thinking I'd have to quit photography because I couldn't see to focus. Got the bifocals, and once I got used to it, I'm back in action. Don't be afraid of trying them out. I felt they would somehow make me older, when in fact, it made my life much easier.
Jun 26, 2013 14:45:14 #
I've had progressive lenses for years. Much better than bi-focals. And you get used to them VERY quickly. Only issue with looking through viewfinder of camera is if you use back-button focus. Then your knuckle smears the lens :)
Jun 26, 2013 16:12:00 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I've had progressive lenses for years. Much better than bi-focals. And you get used to them VERY quickly. Only issue with looking through viewfinder of camera is if you use back-button focus. Then your knuckle smears the lens :)
OK, progressives. That's what mine are. Around here, we call either lined, or no-lines, just bifocals.
Not sure of your camera, but a way around the back button focus smearing the lens, is to (depending on the camera) maybe assign a different button to the task, then get used to that button instead of the back button??? Haven't tried it, but now, I'm thinking I can save a lot of glasses cleaning time.
Jun 26, 2013 16:39:22 #
bkyser wrote:
OK, progressives. That's what mine are. Around here, we call either lined, or no-lines, just bifocals.
Not sure of your camera, but a way around the back button focus smearing the lens, is to (depending on the camera) maybe assign a different button to the task, then get used to that button instead of the back button??? Haven't tried it, but now, I'm thinking I can save a lot of glasses cleaning time.
Not sure of your camera, but a way around the back button focus smearing the lens, is to (depending on the camera) maybe assign a different button to the task, then get used to that button instead of the back button??? Haven't tried it, but now, I'm thinking I can save a lot of glasses cleaning time.
Canon T3i. I'm thinking that was the only back button available, but will double-check. Might go back to "regular" focus/snap button anyway - assuming I ever pick up the SLR again (purchased SX50 in early May!).
Jun 27, 2013 06:09:51 #
SportsMom wrote:
I notice as I near the "magical" age of forty, that I am having more difficulty with my vision and with my focus. I wonder how others are dealing. Funny to say, I am also an optician and I clearly understand that my arms just need to be extended... LOL! I havn't been examined for bifocals or readers yet, as I am on the cusp... I really dread taking that path!
Do you think an eyecup would help?
Do you think an eyecup would help?
welcome to the "magical" age of 40. i reached the "magical" age of 67 in May and was diagnosed in April with myasthenia gravis. as long as i use my right eye to take pictures i shut my left eye i'm ok the camera will focus. i use a nikon d80 and D70 as back up for work, d90, d200, d7000 for play. these cameras all have an adjustable diopter right by the viewfinder that can be adjusted for the top part of your eyeglasses. you didn't say what camera you are using but maybe its time to upgrade. i'm not sure what an eyecup is so i can't say if it would help.
Jun 27, 2013 06:36:20 #
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Loc: Lebanon, Pa
SportsMom wrote:
I notice as I near the "magical" age of forty, that I am having more difficulty with my vision and with my focus. I wonder how others are dealing. Funny to say, I am also an optician and I clearly understand that my arms just need to be extended... LOL! I havn't been examined for bifocals or readers yet, as I am on the cusp... I really dread taking that path!
Do you think an eyecup would help?
Do you think an eyecup would help?
I am 77 eyecup works 4 me.
Jun 27, 2013 06:40:04 #
I have the large eyecups on all my cameras. I wear "no line" glasses adnt he cup covers the whole lens. It blocks out glare from the sun or bright lights and lets me see what is in the view finder much better and clearer
Jun 27, 2013 07:19:32 #
Mono vision has worked great for me. I've been using one reading contact in my right eye for years. I was fortunate to be able to adjust to it very quickly. It sure beats wearing reading glasses. I'll be 65 next month and still have 20/20 vision on distance. Most of the time I don't wear my contact when I'm out shooting but that's just my personal preference.
Jun 27, 2013 07:45:45 #
How about a diopter for your eye piece, between that and the the adjustment ring, it should do you for a while. I want one but don't know if you are suppose to buy for your distance or closeup number lol
Jun 27, 2013 07:59:27 #
Does your viewfinder have a diopter adjustment? If so, you might try that.
Jun 27, 2013 08:07:08 #
I use eye cups on both my Canon 40D and T3i and they help in being able to see through the view finder with my progressive glasses. They also practically eliminate glare in the view finder, I recommend them whole heartedly.
Jun 27, 2013 09:55:34 #
mvetrano2 wrote:
I use eye cups on both my Canon 40D and T3i and they help in being able to see through the view finder with my progressive glasses. They also practically eliminate glare in the view finder, I recommend them whole heartedly.
Is it the eye cup that came with the T3i? Or do you purchase a larger one?
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