Trouble focusing...

[jasna_hodzic]

<p>Over the past 2 years I have been becoming nearsighted, and I have found that it affects my ability to focus. All of a sudden I have trouble determining if something is sharp or not (when taking a picture). I have glasses that I wear when I need to, such as when taking notes in school etc. Taking photos with these glasses is kind of a hassle, and can be annoying. I've changed the viewfinder settings by customizing the optometer (i think that's what it's called) to fit my needs, but still find that I am getting worse and worse in focusing. This is becoming quite a problem, and I wonder-are contacts my only solution to this photographic woe ? :(</p>

[photojen]

<p>I had a similar issue due to an double astigmatism. I took my camera and lenses to my eye doctor's appointment and worked with him to help correct my issues. (I wear both contacts and glasses, depending on my mood) I bit of a hassle, but well worth it in the end. It helps when your eye doctor is 'understanding'. Good luck working this out :)</p>

[pjmeade]

<p>The eos cameras have diopter adjustments that may help.<br>

Millions of photographers, some quite good ones too, wear spectacles all the time, it's not that awful.</p>

<p>My 2p</p>

[jackaldridge]

<p>Does your camera not autofocus?<br>

If it does are you able to tell if it is doing so accurately?</p>

[charlesheckel]

<p>When I drink, I, too, have trouble focusing. I drink some more. How is this a problem? ;-)</p>

[lindabique]

<p>I too had that problem, but a simple diopter change fixed it, Canons and Nikons allow this adjustment....hope you find out what is causing your problem...:)</p>

[KenPapai]

<p>I don't need diopters. I have and wear contact lenses or glasses; I also have astigmatism and myopia, strong Rx's too. Can't see the issue here.</p>

[sandysocks]

<p>Which camera model are you using? The diopter adjustment wheel on my nikon viewfinders can be moved to give perfect focus with or without glasses, as I choose. I always shoot with glasses except when I use contacts for rain. You get used to it. In addition, I have a Pentax that does not extend adjustments to the level I need for my glasses. Also, some older cameras have no adjustment wheel. For these, you have to buy little diopter lenses and change them yourelf. A friend bought the whole set, chose the one that worked, and sent the rest back.</p>

[jasna_hodzic]

<p>Hm..weird. I have changed my diopter, maybe I'm just getting worse at focusing for some other random reason :P<br>

To Jennifer, what did your eye doctor do?</p>

[jasna_hodzic]

<p>To Jack-yes my camera does autofocus correctly and I can detect if it is doing so correctly ( I have a Canon 40d) I just prefer using manual focus</p>