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**jeffshaddix** · 01-01-2011, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

I use 'em on all my bodies and yes I wear glasses, IMHO any disadvantages they give, are more than made up by the advantages they bring.

Good to know kerrowdown. I take it by "'em" you're referring to OME53's? By the way I'm jealous of your location tag.

**Kerrowdown** · 01-02-2011, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

Good to know kerrowdown. I take it by "'em" you're referring to OME53's? By the way I'm jealous of your location tag.

Aye you're right and thank you re location.

**dadipentak** · 01-02-2011, 07:31 AM

I wear progressive glasses and leave 'em on when I shoot. I have the OME53 on the K20D I've typically used with long lenses. I think it helps a bit--but not as much as remembering to clean my glasses ;~) I'd be interested in reports on that TENPA 1.22x.

Oh, look what I found.

**jeffshaddix** · 01-03-2011, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

I wear progressive glasses and leave 'em on when I shoot. I have the OME53 on the K20D I've typically used with long lenses. I think it helps a bit--but not as much as remembering to clean my glasses ;~) I'd be interested in reports on that TENPA 1.22x.

Oh, look what I found.

Nice find! Glad I hadn't ordered one yet.

I decided that the OME53 is still likely the best magnifier for those adorned with spectacles. On the flip side, I finally got around to ordering a nicer focusing screen (the Ec-A type from focusingscreen.com). I'm hoping it'll help enough that I won't need the magnifier.

I'll report back when I get the FS in and tested.

kyteflyer · 01-03-2011, 02:31 AM

Are people using the TENPA with or without their specs? I take mine off. I'm left eyed, and unfortunately its my left eye which is the worst of the two, I am also of an age where one tends toward long sight (I've been nearsighted since 16-18) and my right eye is becoming more longsighted than the left. I feel lopsided. Additionally, I have diabetes which is unstable (self induced) and that affects the near and long sight as well...

Lately I have been finding that I don't see as well through the viewfinder without specs as I used to. Will adding a TENPA (or similar) help this issue, do you think?

Originally posted by dadipentak

Oh, look what I found.

Oh, never mind, just read this thread. sighhh.

01-02-2011, 07:31 AM	#18
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	I wear progressive glasses and leave 'em on when I shoot. I have the OME53 on the K20D I've typically used with long lenses. I think it helps a bit--but not as much as remembering to clean my glasses ;~) I'd be interested in reports on that TENPA 1.22x. Oh, look what I found. Last edited by dadipentak; 01-02-2011 at 07:39 AM.

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01-01-2011, 01:49 PM	#16
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown I use 'em on all my bodies and yes I wear glasses, IMHO any disadvantages they give, are more than made up by the advantages they bring. Good to know kerrowdown. I take it by "'em" you're referring to OME53's? By the way I'm jealous of your location tag.

01-02-2011, 05:58 AM	#17
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by jeffshaddix Good to know kerrowdown. I take it by "'em" you're referring to OME53's? By the way I'm jealous of your location tag. Aye you're right and thank you re location.

01-03-2011, 12:36 AM	#19
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by dadipentak I wear progressive glasses and leave 'em on when I shoot. I have the OME53 on the K20D I've typically used with long lenses. I think it helps a bit--but not as much as remembering to clean my glasses ;~) I'd be interested in reports on that TENPA 1.22x. Oh, look what I found. Nice find! Glad I hadn't ordered one yet. I decided that the OME53 is still likely the best magnifier for those adorned with spectacles. On the flip side, I finally got around to ordering a nicer focusing screen (the Ec-A type from focusingscreen.com). I'm hoping it'll help enough that I won't need the magnifier. I'll report back when I get the FS in and tested.

01-03-2011, 02:31 AM	#20
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Are people using the TENPA with or without their specs? I take mine off. I'm left eyed, and unfortunately its my left eye which is the worst of the two, I am also of an age where one tends toward long sight (I've been nearsighted since 16-18) and my right eye is becoming more longsighted than the left. I feel lopsided. Additionally, I have diabetes which is unstable (self induced) and that affects the near and long sight as well... Lately I have been finding that I don't see as well through the viewfinder without specs as I used to. Will adding a TENPA (or similar) help this issue, do you think? Originally posted by dadipentak Oh, look what I found. Oh, never mind, just read this thread. sighhh.

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