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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

04/30/2004 04:15:16 AM · #1

Well I finally did it.. got myself a new nikon D70. I got the packaged nikor 18-70mm lens. This is first time I've used an SLR, and I've taken a few shots with it and I must say I'm mighty impressed. You don't have to wait 5 or so seconds for the shot to be saved (!).. Just keep clicking. The picture quality from what I've seen is exceptional.

But I have one question, and I hope someone can answer this.. I wear glasses and the viewfinder manual adjustment doesn't really have the adjustment range to cater for me. It's not far out, but enough to be unusable without glasses. I don't really want to wear my glasses while taking shots, so is there any other way I can fix this problem?

Cheers,
-Dan

-Dan

faidoi

Pentax K10D

04/30/2004 04:21:41 AM · #2

Originally posted by dhare:

But I have one question, and I hope someone can answer this.. I wear glasses and the viewfinder manual adjustment doesn't really have the adjustment range to cater for me. It's not far out, but enough to be unusable without glasses. I don't really want to wear my glasses while taking shots, so is there any other way I can fix this problem?

Get contacts :P I'm thinking about getting one, but what do you mean by it not being unusable? :( What about other DSLR's, same problem?

Message edited by author 2004-04-30 04:22:42.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/30/2004 04:28:32 AM · #3

By being unusable, I mean that the D70 relies solely on the viewfinder for framing your shot.. the LCD screen only comes on after you take the shot... and you cant change that. That's all well and good, because the viewfinder shows pretty darn close what the shot will be like, but makes it pretty hard if you can't focus without glasses.

-Dan

Dyslexic

Canon EOS-40D

04/30/2004 04:34:55 AM · #4

Even though my vision is within the range of the dioptre, I find it difficult to adjust quickly. Switching back and forth for shooting with and without glasses is a real pain. Eventually, I got used to shooting with glasses, though I wear contacts if I plan to take a large number of shots.

orussell

Canon EOS Rebel T6s

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

04/30/2004 04:36:40 AM · #5

You can buy an eyepiece diopter: //www.vistek.ca/details/detail_over.asp?eCode=134140&TYPE=&Specs=N&Box=N Just one source I found.

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

04/30/2004 04:59:16 AM · #6

Thanks Owen, I will definately check that out...

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

04/30/2004 05:03:33 AM · #7

Originally posted by dhare:

...the viewfinder shows pretty darn close what the shot will be like, but makes it pretty hard if you can't focus without glasses.

I'm confused... only pretty darn close? It's an SLR so... it should be showing you exactly what you're about to take... what am I missing?

PS I didn't realise most glasses wearers removed their specs to take pics. I'm VERY short sighted which means I literally can't walk around without mine and I have therefore always kept them on when using my cameras and never had a problem. It might just be a case of habit...?

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

04/30/2004 05:23:47 AM · #8

Originally posted by Kavey:

Originally posted by dhare:
...the viewfinder shows pretty darn close what the shot will be like, but makes it pretty hard if you can't focus without glasses.

I'm confused... only pretty darn close? It's an SLR so... it should be showing you exactly what you're about to take... what am I missing?

Sorry didn't mean to be so ambigous. I simply meant that you can't see the exposure level of the final shot through the viewfinder.. But of course you can't with any camera.

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

04/30/2004 06:41:20 AM · #9

Originally posted by dhare:

Originally posted by Kavey:

Originally posted by dhare:
...the viewfinder shows pretty darn close what the shot will be like, but makes it pretty hard if you can't focus without glasses.

I'm confused... only pretty darn close? It's an SLR so... it should be showing you exactly what you're about to take... what am I missing?

Sorry didn't mean to be so ambigous. I simply meant that you can't see the exposure level of the final shot through the viewfinder.. But of course you can't with any camera.

I get you!
Thanks for clarifying!

dwoolridge

04/30/2004 06:59:01 AM · #10

Originally posted by Kavey:

I'm confused... only pretty darn close? It's an SLR so... it should be showing you exactly what you're about to take... what am I missing?

Viewfinder coverage is usually about 95%.

cbeller

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

04/30/2004 09:17:37 AM · #11

I've got the D70 and wear glasses and have no problems.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/30/2004 12:58:42 PM · #12

Congratulations Dan, is that a 'G' lens? I reckon I'll probably go for the kit with the G lens (Â£850 in the high street).

I wear glasses and my eyesight seems to be failing. I dont wear glasses often when taking pictures and can now change most settings on my A1 in the dark.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

04/30/2004 01:09:18 PM · #13

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Nope, it's not the 'G' lens, its the 'D' lens.. not sure of the difference between the two, but the instruction manual recommends both 'G' and 'D' lenses.

I'm actually getting used to taking pictures with my glasses on.. it's not that bad.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

04/30/2004 02:16:59 PM · #14

Nikon's D-series lenses have a distance CPU in them for flash and metering use, as well as a manually-settable aperture ring for use on older "manual" Nikon mount bodies (remember, the Nikon F-mount has been around forever!). The G-series have the same CPU, but without the aperture ring (and therefore, G-series lenses can only be used on newer bodies where the aperture is set electronically.) Supposedly a lot of G-series lenses are made to "inferior" standards when compared to their D-series brethren (built in different countries/factories with less quality control, use more plastic so they're less durable, etc.) All of these things factor in to the difference in price you see between D and G series lenses that otherwise seem identical.