Thanks for the tips, Don. Where do you get these correction lenses (might want one on another camera even if I don't end up with the D).
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 3/10/2005 3:23:46 PM > Subject: RE: PESO - NorCal: Carmen by the Lake > > Hi Shel, I really like that shot. > The lighting and the expression make it for me. > Darn nice for just getting used to the D! > > I had quite a time getting used to focusing on the D, > two things caused a problem: > 1. My eyes change throughout the day, when I'm tired > I need more correction. > 2. Different lenses seem to require slightly more or > less diopter correction to be at their 'optimum' for me. > > My solution to this was to add a -3 M correction lens and > use the built in diopter to give me exactly what was best > for the lens and my eyes at the time. > I use anywhere from -3.5 to -4.25 depending on the 'mood' > my eyes are in at the time. > After some practice I now prefer to use manual focus and > when I hit the shutter button 9+ times out of 10 I hear the > little 'beep'. > Just smile and say "Thanks D, glad you agree". ;-) > I can actually tell a crappy, low contrast lens now in > about 2 seconds, the focus just has no 'snap' to it. > > I actually wish all my cameras were plain ground glass now. > I find the MicroPrisms and Splits annoying me more than > helping now. > I think the D has actually taught me a lot about focusing > properly. > Now if I could only get rid of motion blur like > 'Steady Stenquist' I'd be all set! ;-) > > Don
