Viewfinder to correct near vision

[calicant]

I ordered the OM-D as our first camera to take underwater stills and video and plan to buy the Nauticam housing with a strobe and video light which in time we can upgrade to doubles. When I wear contacts underwater it ruins my close vision and it concerns me that my use of the camera's viewfinder and LCD might be impaired. Would an optional angled viewfinder solve my vision problem without overcomplicating the use of the camera to begin with?

 

[PHIL RUDIN]

You can adjust the EVF by about +/- 3 diopter. What you see is what you get with the LCD although it can be moved in and out to help with focus. The 45 or 180 degree viewfinders can also be used with the EVF when the new LCD window to use the accessory viewfinders arrives.

Phil Rudin

 

[RonFrank]

I would shoot with it and see how it goes before buying stuff. You can get the shooting info on the back LCD as well. I am at that age as well but make do. A magnifying glass can be helpful.

 

[calicant]

You can adjust the EVF by about +/- 3 diopter. What you see is what you get with the LCD although it can be moved in and out to help with focus. The 45 or 180 degree viewfinders can also be used with the EVF when the new LCD window to use the accessory viewfinders arrives.

Phil Rudin

I think I am +2 while wearing contacts so that is good to know. Thanks for all the information you wrote about this camera and housing. We followed your threads for a week or two before deciding to buy. It's a pity your classes are on the other side of America!

I would shoot with it and see how it goes before buying stuff. You can get the shooting info on the back LCD as well. I am at that age as well but make do. A magnifying glass can be helpful.

My vision seems okay for things about 30 inches away, it's just closer than that it blurs up. I wish I could attach a magnifying glass to the side of my mask and swivel it up as needed.

 

[nudibranco]

When I use the eyepiece window aligned on the EPL1 case I have no problems with the viewfinder! I do have a problem when looking into the LCD panel. I think you have no problems if you plan to use the viewfinder which is why I am planning to upgrade eventually to the nauticam case which offers a well designed eyepiece (I believe...).

Ciao!

 

[jetlife2]

My vision seems okay for things about 30 inches away, it's just closer than that it blurs up. I wish I could attach a magnifying glass to the side of my mask and swivel it up as needed.

I have lenses in the lower part of my mask now. So when looking down I get the magnification for gauges , camera etc. but looking straight forward I do not look through the lenses. Works great.

 

[calicant]

I have lenses in the lower part of my mask now. So when looking down I get the magnification for gauges , camera etc. but looking straight forward I do not look through the lenses. Works great.

Do you mean the ones that "stick" on the inside of your mask or did you find a more permanent fix?

 

[terson]

Hi Guys,
I have permanent lenses in my masks and over the years I have found that it is far better to keep the lenses up higher in the mask so that you aren't craning your neck up trying to look through the lenses and through the camera at the same time. The lenses in the bottom of the mask are fine for casually glancing down at guages but when it comes to constantly looking through viewfinders and at LCD screens, you are better off having the lenses come up higher. . .
IMHO
Bruce

 

[jetlife2]

Do you mean the ones that "stick" on the inside of your mask or did you find a more permanent fix?

Mine are permanently bonded to the inside of the mask. I ordered the mask and provided the prescription. The lenses are real glass cut to the shape of the mask and bonded in. I think it was $150 plus the cost of the mask. To the other comment, I still prefer them lower down because when I look "long distance" I just look straight ahead.