F5 with eyeglasses

<p>Hi all,<br>

I recently started wearing glasses, and I'm finding in the F4 viewfinder I have to move my eye to see both readouts above & below the frame. How is the F5 when wearing glasses? and how does it compare with my f4 - or perhaps an F3HP?<br>

Cheers, Tim</p>

<p>The F3HP is definitely the easiest to use with eyeglasses. I haven't used the F4 but the F5 has a good viewfinder but I have to say that basically just look at the viewfinder image area and am satisfied if I see it all on one glance without having to see the displays at the same time. Of the displays, I am msotly interested in the lower display with the exposure stats and don't have to see the upper area of the image at the same time as I look at the display (I suppose I can, but there might be some vignetting). The F5 standard VF is certainly a very good viewfinder, and gives a good in/out of focus contrast for manual focusing. I would give it a try.</p>

<p>Give it a little time, you will get used to it.<br>

<br />Rick H.</p>

<p>I have been wearing glasses since I was like 10 years old. I never had any problems with the F4 and F5 wearing glasses.</p>

<p>Since you have just started wearing glasses, I assume you have a mild prescription. There is always the option to get an eye piece with prescription for the F4 or F5. Hopefully those are still available for those long-discontinued models.</p>

<p>Having worn glasses for the last 55 years, sometimes viewfinders can be a challenge. I had an F3, F4, and F5 simultaneously for about 5 years. Just sold the F5 about 6 months ago. I thought it had a better viewfinder than the others, but have to admit that I rarely am concerned about seeing everything all at once anyway. I just know where to look for certain things and if I need to shift my eye a little bit, so be it. My main concern has been focusing clarity with manual lenses, and the F5 works well in this regard depending on which screen you prefer. It is fantastic with AF lenses in terms of speed and image capture, and can substitute for an exercise weight when not actively shooting.</p>

<p>The F4 has a diopter adjustment of -3 to +1 built-in on the DP-20 finder.<br>

With glasses I had to move my eye around a bit to see "it all".</p>

<p>Now after cataract surgery, I certainly can see more all at once than before ...<br>

but ...</p>

<p> I need <strong><em>readers</em></strong> to read the dials or need longer arms ... grrr.</p>

<p>Yes, I think it'll be something I'll get used to, thanks for the advice.<br>

I have a very mild prescription, however I am short sighted with astigmatism which means the standard dioptic correction is no good. <br>

My other option is contact lenses but I find them uncomfortable. </p>

<p>I think getting used to it might be the best answer :)</p>