Right Eye problems - Suggestions please
Mar 26, 2019 08:44:18 #
Mar 26, 2019 08:51:58 #
NJphotodoc wrote:
Hi all, br Putting this out there in the hopes tha... (show quote)
I am sorry to hear that, but as a left eye dominant shooter (and left hander in a right handed world) I find that most things designed for RH can be handled LH with just a little practice. The worst part of using the camera left eyed is that my nose smudges the LCD screen. Not really a problem, although it looks messy.
Good Luck!
Mar 26, 2019 08:59:53 #
I have the D7200 and used my left eye, I guess you could get used to it, attach a bigger eyepiece it might help
Mar 26, 2019 09:04:13 #
I have always just used my left eye naturally, probably because it has always been the better eye. I have Nikon SLRs and DSLRs and have used my friend's D7200 - no issues using my left eye other than smearing the LCD screen with my big nose. You'll get used to it.
Mar 26, 2019 09:12:11 #
I am left eye dominant. Always wondered why cameras were built the way they were. My problem was that I could not wind to the next frame without poking my right eye with the winder. Then realized the manufacturers wanted to sell me a motor drive to get more money from me.
Mar 26, 2019 09:16:17 #
SteveR wrote:
An eye cup....is that something you wear in athletics in case you get hit with a ball taking a bad bounce?
I think your eyes are in the wrong place. Do your feet smell and your nose run?
Mar 26, 2019 09:17:52 #
NJphotodoc wrote:
Hi all, br Putting this out there in the hopes tha... (show quote)
If this is a permanent situation (I hope not) there are other cameras that offer very fast focusing in Live View, even with articulated and touch screen LCDs. Sort of expensive but perhaps something to consider.
Mar 26, 2019 09:18:18 #
SteveR wrote:
How bad is your vision in the right eye? There are attachments that can be put on the rear viewfinder that will enlarge and magnify the viewing area of the viewfinder. Have you seen those?
This is an important question for providing help. Is the vision simply changed? Would a new eye piece with a different diopter adjustment work?
Mar 26, 2019 09:27:35 #
MT Shooter wrote:
You have a 3" LCD screen now, how much difference do you think another 1/2" will actually make?
Lots of people are left eye dominant and use their left eye with many different DSLRs. It may take time but getting used to using your left eye would be a better solution for sure.
Lots of people are left eye dominant and use their left eye with many different DSLRs. It may take time but getting used to using your left eye would be a better solution for sure.
Mar 26, 2019 10:27:22 #
You’d best option is to switch to cameras that hit the auto focus almost perfectly like the Sony. Ar7iii. Big jump but you will be happy you did in the long run. They have come to the point the camera almost shoots its self.
Mar 26, 2019 10:44:40 #
A similar eye issue happened to me several years ago. Fortunately for me it was in my left eye. I was still depressed for about a year till I adapted to that. What buoyed me is the thought that if it had happened in my right eye I'd be much worse off. Incidentally, no use looking for consolation from your friends as they have no idea of the problems you are seeing through your eyes.
Mar 26, 2019 10:45:34 #
My right eye is a "lazy" eye. Even though I do everything right handed I am left eye dominant. I only shoot with my left eye. You'll adjust and have no issues as I have the same D7200 camera. Good luck!
Mar 26, 2019 10:51:01 #
I also have vision loss in my right eye due to a blood clot lodging in the eye back in the 80's. I have been using my left eye on the camera viewfinder for years and don't find it a problem. It's just something you get used to. After a while you don't think about it.
Mar 26, 2019 11:03:00 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
I've used my left eye to view and focus forever....68 years old. My mind automatically ignores what the right eye is seeing, without having to close the right eye.. Now my left eye does not focus as well as my right eye anymore, with no apparent reason to be found. Viewing with my right eye is taking much retraining...mind does not automatically ignore the left eye. I have to squint or close the left eye, which is uncomfortable.
Age sucks.
Age sucks.
Mar 26, 2019 11:07:11 #
I have a D7200 and I use my left eye. I use a Hoodman eyecup. They make one for eyeglass wearers as well as non eyeglass wearers. Buy one at a camera shop and get the salesperson to install it for you as it is a bit tricky. It will rotate for left or right eye use but I recommend not rotating it unnecessarily as the rubber will wear and it will become loose.
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