[rollei_list] Re: rollei_list Digest V1 #65
- From: "Austin Franklin" <austin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:21:15 -0500
Hi Neil,
> >> But note that with most
> >> lenses, the SLR user can also shoot with both eyes open.
> >
> > Only if you turn the camera sideways, or don't mind one eye staring
> > into the back of the camera.
> > The M has an offset viewfinder, that
> > easily allows both eyes to be open in either camera position. I'm
> > not saying this is an advantage or useful or not, just that I think
> > what you said is not true. I have many SLRs, and none of them allow
> > me to shoot with both eyes open...and I'm not sure what the lense has
> > to do with this ability/inability.
> >
> That depends on the camera, no?
Of course, as well as how wide the separation between your eyes is.
> I have no problem shooting with both eyes
> open when using either OM cameras or my Leica R5.
Me either, but the eye not on the viewfinder is at best partially blocked by
the camera body. But yes, I'm sure it "works" for *some* people with some
cameras. I'm not sure many people even care because they don't shoot with
both eyes open.
Regards,
Austin
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