Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>"B. D. Colen" wrote: >> >> Michael Yoder wrote: >> > >> > >> > I don't wear prescription glasses, but I do wear sunglasses a lot, >> > given the fierce sun here in Laredo. Perhaps the .58 would help in >> > that case. >> > >> >> In case there's anyone who hasn't thought about this - when you wear >> sunglasses when shooting you are NOT seeing anything close to what your >> lens and film are seeing. You may be 'seeing' a wonderful, snappy, scene >> through the viewfinder, while your lens and film are seeing and >> recording a washed out mess. It really is best to take off the shades > > before shooting. > > *****snipped a bit***** Why would I not be seeing what my film sees. Granted the color of my glasses will not be reflected in the photo. I have worn prescription glasses, clear and sun, for over 40 years and I have never been surprised at a slide or B&W shot yet. Other than of course those many times when I screwed up. Regards. Michael - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html