Is there any kind of accesory that helps one see through the viewfinder better?
Jul 28, 2010 12:17 | #1 Is there any kind of accesory that helps one see through the viewfinder better? Michelle Brooks Photography
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rlconklin Member 80 posts Likes: 13 Joined Mar 2010 Location: State College, PA More info | Jul 28, 2010 12:20 | #2 Michelle Brooks Photography wrote in post #10619066  Is there any kind of accessory that helps one see through the viewfinder better? Glasses???  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Canon 5D Mark II, Canon XTi, Canon 85 1.4L, Canon 24-105L, Canon 50 1.8, Canon 35-70, Canon 70-200
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jb1911 Senior Member  492 posts Joined May 2010 Location: Chicago area More info | Jul 28, 2010 12:21 | #3 This is relevant to my interest. 7D/BG-E7 - 580EXII - EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM - EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM - EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM - in a Domke F-2RW
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TGrundvig Goldmember  2,876 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2009 Location: Colorado More info | Jul 28, 2010 12:23 | #4 Does your camera have live view? 1Ds Mk II, 1D Mk II, 50D, 40D, XT (for my son), 17-40L, 24-105L, Bigma 50-500 EX DG, Sigma 150 Macro EX DG, Tokina 12-24 AT-X, Nifty Fifty, Tamron 28-300 (for my son), 580ex II, 430ex II
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treck_dialect Senior Member  689 posts Joined Jul 2010 Location: QC Philippines More info | Jul 28, 2010 12:27 | #5 |
Jul 28, 2010 12:34 | #6 rlconklin wrote in post #10619082 Glasses??? But seriously, there should be a dial on the viewfinder that allows you to adjust the diopler to match your eyes. Look at the numbers at the bottom of the viewfinder and turn the dial until they seem sharp. That should help. It's found on page 34 of the 5D Mark II manual Yeah, have glasses. TGrundvig wrote in post #10619094 Does your camera have live view? Yeah, it does, I just can't get the hang of it, feels weird. Michelle Brooks Photography
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Jul 28, 2010 12:36 | #7 treck_dialect wrote in post #10619119 like this? http://the-digital-picture.com …ngle-Finder-C-Review.aspx I have seen this, might be an option! I didn't realize it magnified the view....thanks! Michelle Brooks Photography
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Ok, looked into the angle finder a little-- from what I gather, it's best used for shooting from low positions. Does that mean it isn't good for walking around shooting, such as at weddings? Michelle Brooks Photography
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krb Cream of the Crop  8,818 posts Likes: 8 Joined Jun 2008 Location: Where southern efficiency and northern charm come together More info | Jul 29, 2010 10:53 | #9 Michelle Brooks Photography wrote in post #10624856 Does that mean it isn't good for walking around shooting, such as at weddings? It would be absolutely horrible for anything other than completely posed and staged shots, preferably with the camera sitting on a tripod. IMO. -- Ken
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Jon Cream of the Crop  69,628 posts Likes: 227 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA More info | Jul 29, 2010 10:56 | #10 You might find it a bit awkward. Also, when it's magnifying he image you won't see the whole screen. Jon
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klr.b Goldmember 2,509 posts Joined Jun 2009 Location: SoCal More info | Jul 29, 2010 11:22 | #11 Jon wrote in post #10624914 You might find it a bit awkward. Also, when it's magnifying he image you won't see the whole screen. What, specifically, is the problem you have with the regular viewfinder unaided? If you have decent distance vision, you cold get a diopter lens and have your optician custom grind a lens to match your prescription for it, which would take care of any astigmatism as well. If you just have trouble seeing the whole frame, try the Eyepiece Extender (EP-EX15 or EP-EX15-II), which slightly reduces the magnification. back when i needed glasses, that would've been a great idea. gordon
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10megapixel "I'm a little slow"  3,872 posts Likes: 5 Joined Oct 2008 Location: Surrounded by Corn and Rednecks in Indiana More info | EVF glasses, I mentioned this in another thread. They obviously don't exist but I think they could be useful...  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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Jul 29, 2010 11:48 | #13 Jon wrote in post #10624914 You might find it a bit awkward. Also, when it's magnifying he image you won't see the whole screen. What, specifically, is the problem you have with the regular viewfinder unaided? If you have decent distance vision, you cold get a diopter lens and have your optician custom grind a lens to match your prescription for it, which would take care of any astigmatism as well. If you just have trouble seeing the whole frame, try the Eyepiece Extender (EP-EX15 or EP-EX15-II), which slightly reduces the magnification. Jon, I have pretty good distance vision, decent over all vision. In the last year, though, I've had to use my reading glasses more often for things like TV, reading, night driving. At times it's a little difficult for me to be absolutely sure I have something totally in focus when shooting. Michelle Brooks Photography
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Jul 29, 2010 11:49 | #14 10megapixel wrote in post #10625107 EVF glasses, I mentioned this in another thread. They obviously don't exist but I think they could be useful... What the what?!? Michelle Brooks Photography
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10megapixel "I'm a little slow" 3,872 posts Likes: 5 Joined Oct 2008 Location: Surrounded by Corn and Rednecks in Indiana More info | Jul 29, 2010 11:52 | #15 Stop laughing at me!!!!!!!
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My eyes aren't terrible, I just wear the glasses when reading or watching TV, stuff like that. Tried contacts but I see better without them actually. I tried using my glasses but ,again, see better without. I just am having a little trouble at times seeing really sharply. Tried adjusting the diopler(?) & have it where the focus is best. 
