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transition eyeglasses and camera LCD
Nov 13, 2017 11:04:22 #
I wear transition glasses and of course they get dark out in the sun. So when shooting in manual I use the camera's LCD to view what I am trying to photograph, the photo appears fine, but when I load the photo on my computer at home to view it, it appears much more exposed than it should have been ... of course indoors my glasses are not dark. Any comments on what i am missing?
Nov 13, 2017 11:18:59 #
Are you reading the exposure numbers and histogram while shooting? As an eyeglass wearer myself, when shooting with my non polarized sunglasses, I go “The Matrix” mode and pay close attention to the numbers and histogram.
Nov 13, 2017 11:23:15 #
kinde wrote:
I wear transition glasses and of course they get dark out in the sun. So when shooting in manual I use the camera's LCD to view what I am trying to photograph, the photo appears fine, but when I load the photo on my computer at home to view it, it appears much more exposed than it should have been ... of course indoors my glasses are not dark. Any comments on what i am missing?
Ah, yes. The curse of less than perfect eyes. I need glasses ($1.00 - 1x) for close-up, so when I'm out shooting, I might wear them around my neck with a strap or cord of some kind. I put them on and off as necessary.
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Nov 13, 2017 11:28:04 #
I am using a Sony a6300. I look at the exposure information: ISO, aperture, shutter on the LCD, generally adjusting those to the point that the photograph looks about the way i want to see it ... still new to this. Have not learned to use the histogram or "The Matrix" (don't know what that is. Thanks for responding.
Nov 13, 2017 11:49:12 #
I gave up on “Transition” lenses when I discovered the fine print that advises they don’t work when seated in a car behind the usual tinted windows. It does not surprise me that they might also conflict with LCD screens.
Nov 13, 2017 11:53:19 #
Not sure this helps you in your personal process, but you can adjust your viewfinder to your vision so that you see your shot and whatever is slated to show up in the frame (your white balance etc) is in focus.
Nov 13, 2017 12:02:18 #
kinde wrote:
I am using a Sony a6300. I look at the exposure information: ISO, aperture, shutter on the LCD, generally adjusting those to the point that the photograph looks about the way i want to see it ... still new to this. Have not learned to use the histogram or "The Matrix" (don't know what that is. Thanks for responding.
The Matrix (the movie). You’d have to see it to fully understand.
http://youthopia.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/The-Matrix-Movie-series-and-beyond.jpg
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Nov 13, 2017 12:34:43 #
I have the diopter adjustment adapted to one eye on my viewfinder so I don't have to have my glasses on. When I check the LCD I slip on a pair of $ store reading glasses. I too find that transitions glasses are a pain in the a-- when shooting photos.
Nov 13, 2017 12:47:23 #
kinde wrote:
I wear transition glasses and of course they get dark out in the sun. So when shooting in manual I use the camera's LCD to view what I am trying to photograph, the photo appears fine, but when I load the photo on my computer at home to view it, it appears much more exposed than it should have been ... of course indoors my glasses are not dark. Any comments on what i am missing?
Doesn't your camera have a meter in it???
How do your glasses affect the camera's meter?
Maybe you're on -EC?
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Nov 13, 2017 22:15:56 #
Your transition glasses are obviously making the display screen appear darker than it actually is. You would be better off adjusting the diopter so you can use the EVF without your glasses. Altrenativly, press 'Display' at the top quarter of the control dial a couple of times and it should cycle to bring up the histogram which is a graph like display. Adjust the exposure so that the 'hump' sits within the two ends or at least tapers down to nothing at the right hand side (ETR - expose to the right). This will prevent blown highlights. Also, set your menu to show the 'zebra bars'. Set your exposure so that you don't see any, or no more than very slight zebra bars.
Nov 14, 2017 06:57:57 #
repleo wrote:
Your transition glasses are obviously making the display screen appear darker than it actually is. You would be better off adjusting the diopter so you can use the EVF without your glasses...
It is what I do, and it helps tremendously. I have straps for my glasses, or I make certain I always have a shirt with a pocket. Part of the joy of getting older!
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Nov 14, 2017 07:18:39 #
Nov 14, 2017 08:54:18 #
I don’t use my transitions when shooting because of that problem. Diopter adjusted to my vision and a hanging pair of glasses around my neck to view the screen and settings, is my method of operation.
Nov 14, 2017 08:57:07 #
Just remember you can adjust the brightness of the display screen Use the Histogram
Nov 15, 2017 18:50:00 #
I've had to wear glasses since kindergarten, worked as a photo assistant, architectural Photographer and police Photographer. I tried transition lenses several times in my career and gave up on them every time. Now I use the dslr viewfinder, it works best for me that way, ignoring the lcd display outdoors. But I go back to film slr habits. YMMV
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