I can not SEE far and near at the same time!
Apr 26, 2018 06:10:12 #
pamelaj wrote:
Thank you, forgive me, still new, what is a Zone focusing camera?
A zone focusing camera focuses using ranges like "1 meter - 1.5 meter" where what's in that range will be in acceptable focus. My particular camera uses 4 zones; 1 person, 2 people, group photo, or far away (the mountain icon)
You don't look through the viewfinder and turn the focus ring; you preset it for whatever distance you are shooting at, when you look through the viewfinder, all you are looking through is clear glass. It looks exactly like looking without the camera. The viewfinder is just used for framing the subject, not focusing.
In the picture the focus is set for "group photo" which is an all around "most everything will be in focus from 3m to infinity" setting.
Apr 26, 2018 06:24:23 #
Many cameras have adjustable viewfinders that allow you to not wear your reading glasses while looking through the viewfinder. Some even have stronger attachments available.
Apr 26, 2018 06:35:06 #
When I'm using liveview I carry an ordinary magnifying glass. £5.00 here (for a decent one), slots in your bag and a whole lot easier than getting a special pair of specs for the purpose.
Apr 26, 2018 07:23:39 #
I had the same problem when I first got my bifocals but over time I got used to them and things work fine now. Good luck!
Apr 26, 2018 07:28:17 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
pamelaj wrote:
Can you believe I have still not decided on buying... (show quote)
You must go to the camera store and check out the Nikon D5600. It has an adjustable diopter. I would suggest just using your contacts when you do this. Look through the back of the camera, push the auto focus button to get proper focus, then adjust the diopter wheel until you see a clear image. Yes, it is that easy.
Apr 26, 2018 07:28:59 #
Years ago when I was a Hasselblad user I remember reading that looking through the viewer was equivalent to focusing your eyes at 4 feet. This is without the corrective diopter found on cameras today. Most people (either near or far sighted) can easily focus at 4 feet. When you look through the camera it doesn't matter if you're focused at 1 inch or infinity, your eyes are always looking at a 4 foot equivalent distance. For me the problem is seeing the controls on the camera and reviewing images. Unfortunately, I have to look like the old man I am and wear readers lowered on my nose while I shoot. SUCKS GETTING OLD!
Apr 26, 2018 08:17:26 #
As I got older, I found that shooting a rifle became some what of a problem because I could focus on the gun sights or the target but could not clearly see both at the same time with the natural eye. However, that is not a problem with a camera. Shooting with a camera (as said before) you don't need to focus on 2 points at the same time. I ware my glasses, look through the view finder and see exactly what I need. If I use live view, I just use the reading (lower) portion of my trifocal glasses. I think you are really over thinking it.
Apr 26, 2018 08:41:39 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
pamelaj wrote:
Can you believe I have still not decided on buying... (show quote)
I have been wearing bifocal glasses for over 10 years and no problem for looking through the view finder of the camera, you just have to get used to it. In the first year after starting with bifocal glasses, I had a little problem adjusting my eyesight when walking, and I had to take off the glasses when taking picture with my camera. Now it's becoming natural to me. Be patient, you'll be okay!
Apr 26, 2018 08:51:09 #
dpullum wrote:
At one time I had a near and a far contact, the brain adjusts, remarkable!!!
Near/Far: For fun, check out split field filter. Half of the filter is nothing, the other half is a closeup lens.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2N3wlpmxIQ
Near/Far: For fun, check out split field filter. Half of the filter is nothing, the other half is a closeup lens.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2N3wlpmxIQ
Funny you bring that up. Last night, I just ran across mine that I had sometime in the 70's. We had a lot of fun filters back then. Now I pretty much rely on PP to do my trick shots, but after finding the split field filter, I started thinking about going out and messing with it again.
Apr 26, 2018 09:07:03 #
burkphoto wrote:
The other day, I saw a pair of sunglasses that have part of the lower 1/3 of the lens set for reading, and the rest uncorrected, for distance vision (bifocals). I'll probably get a pair of them at some point. Foster-Grant makes them in several styles.
The other day, I saw a pair of sunglasses that have part of the lower 1/3 of the lens set for reading, and the rest uncorrected, for distance vision (bifocals). I'll probably get a pair of them at some point. Foster-Grant makes them in several styles.
Check out Readers.com. Lots of choices in a variety of strengths and less expensive than Foster Grants. I have two pair and use them in the car and on the beach for reading.
Apr 26, 2018 09:36:21 #
So far I can honestly tell you that I'm confused. Make up your mind on what you 're going to wear and adjust the diopter on the viewfinder.
Apr 26, 2018 09:40:24 #
I haven't held a decent camera in my hands for 30 years! I have recently bought a d5600 and I like it a lot. Yes for the Sony I did not look at any when I made my purchase but I looked at a lot of cameras and found that's a Nikon fit my budget and my present needs. A little advice that I can give you his don't buy a kit but by a body and a good lens to go with it!
Apr 26, 2018 09:47:00 #
I find that lineless progressive lenses are a Godsend for me. They have 3 areas, for distance mid range and close focusing with a smooth transition between the areas. It takes a couple of days to become used to the proper use (point your nose at the subject and raise or lower your head until the subject is in focus), but after that, it becomes automatic and seamless. If you go that road (instead of contacts), i’d highly recommend purchasing the lenses (mine are B&L Varilux) with the anti-reflective coating (for the same reason that modern camera lenses are coated). Good luck.
Apr 26, 2018 09:49:27 #
jwn
Loc: SOUTHEAST GEORGIA USA
my uncle was singer and need to see sheet music and conductor at the same time during rehearsal ...he used one contact for close reading and one contact for distance .....you can train you brain to use the correct eye.
Apr 26, 2018 10:32:00 #
https://www.photo.net/discuss/threads/hoodman-flip-up-eyeglasses-for-photographers.479968/
I'm a wildlife photographer and have been using these for years. Have your prescription one in each lens, or any combination that works for you. Hope this helps...
I'm a wildlife photographer and have been using these for years. Have your prescription one in each lens, or any combination that works for you. Hope this helps...
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