How do you take photos while wearing glasses?

12 years 3 weeks ago #222625 by Augustin
I had an eye exam yesterday and picked up my first pair of glasses today. And my first concern was looking through my viewfinder with these on. How annoying! The glasses hit the back of the camera and now I have more space between my eye and camera eye piece. I'm so bummed about this. I'm thinking I should try contacts out to see how that works. But day #1, these are really not getting along with me.

Do any of you wear glasses? What do you do when you get out to take photos?


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12 years 3 weeks ago #222688 by Jeffster
You know Hoodman makes a eye piece for people who where glasses :thumbsup:


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12 years 3 weeks ago #222699 by sshival
Yes I do....Its little Inconvienient but its ok....Try searching for a eyepiece that fits over the viewfinder is is more extended then the normal one. Also, to adjust the clarity of your viewfinder, adjust the diopeter (nxt to viewfinder kind of +/- screw) until you see clear image. Hope this helps


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12 years 3 weeks ago #222707 by geoffellis
i take my glasses off...
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12 years 3 weeks ago #222708 by Stealthy Ninja
always have, always will. I probably don't need to as you can adjust the viewfinder to your eye. But I like to be able to look around and see shots (especially when I shoot events) so I just leave my glasses on.

Doesn't bother me too much. I'm use to it.
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12 years 3 weeks ago #222709 by Darrell
You will get use to it, really a non issue... :beerbang:

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12 years 3 weeks ago #222717 by chasrich
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I have my diopter adjusted all the way out currently. If my eye gets a little worse I will adapt to shooting with glasses on. Fortunately, I'm far sighted so my only handicap is when I chimp. Don't despair too much and give it some time to get used to it.

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12 years 3 weeks ago #222739 by cod
I also get by fine with an appropriate diopter adjustment and a rubber eyecup. I currently use the oversized Hoodman version for eyeglass wearers but any eyecup cuts down the extraneous light and protects the glass lens from the camera.

Chris O'Donoghue
Winnipeg, Canada
codonoghue.prosite.com

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12 years 3 weeks ago #222853 by Augustin
I think I over reacted a little yesterday. Have you guys tried the Hoodman glasses that flip up?


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12 years 3 weeks ago #222917 by Frost Photography

Augustin wrote: I think I over reacted a little yesterday. Have you guys tried the Hoodman glasses that flip up?


A friend of mine was given a set of these by his wife for his birthday. I've seen them, they are pretty straight forward. Honestly I've seen him wear them just a few times.

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12 years 2 weeks ago #223048 by CWphotos
I've had to wear glasses since 5th grade, and the diopters aren't sufficient for correcting my poor sight. Had a little problem adjusting after my first pair of no-line bifocals, but only for a short time. You will get used to it...hang in there! ;)

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12 years 2 weeks ago #223072 by icepics
Me too (worn glasses since a kid, now no line bifocals), maybe it's easier if you've worn them since you were a kid. Might make a difference what style glasses you have, and the bifocals I think are harder to use with a viewfinder, but I guess it just takes getting used to it.

Sharon
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12 years 2 weeks ago #223142 by Gabriel Photos
I wear glasses but take them off when I take photos


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12 years 2 weeks ago #223145 by Dori
I wear Trifocals so just deal with it. You will get used to it. ;)

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