Shooting: Sunglasses On or Off?

Jasvox · 05-15-2008, 05:16 AM

For me, it depends on if it is sunny out as my normal eyeglasses lenses darken depending on how sunny it is (UV light). Chances are, when I am outside and its mid day, sunny or brightly overcast, my glasses go smokey or almost black. It's a fact of life in the Mediterranean to protect your eyes first, anything else is a second.

I dont seem to notice a problem with under or over exposing .

Jason

zmatt · 05-15-2008, 05:55 AM

I've done a bit of both it really depends on how harsh the sun is, but it dosent bother me like it did in the past now.

reeftool · 05-17-2008, 05:32 AM

I take mine off except for the occasional quick snapshot. I wear glasses (trifocals) and take them off also. I have my diopter adjusted for my eyesight. I didn't start wearing glasses until my early 40's so I really haven't got used to taking pictures with glasses on. Autofocus is a great vision corrector. I have trouble seeing the info in the viewfinder with sunglasses on. Its just the way i'm used to using cameras

Photo Tramp · 05-17-2008, 05:53 AM

When I take the camera for a walk or if I have a scheduled shoot I have never worn sunglasses. I find it distracts from seeing what is really important. You could miss that little bit of shade in a spot that could either make a photo or break one. I guess I need to see the whole picture without being distracted.

MrA · 05-17-2008, 07:51 AM

Sunglasses lead me to overexpose everything, so I take them off. Glasses in general are a pain - unfortunately I need them, but keep contemplating contacts, solely so I can get right close to the viewfinder.

Either that, or I should get a monocle

HawaiianOnline · 05-17-2008, 03:41 PM

Eye to the eyecup for me.

alohadave · 05-19-2008, 06:16 AM

I take my sunglasses off when I'm shooting, mostly because I don't like pressing the lens against the eyepiece.

I just put them on top of my head and move them back down as needed.

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05-15-2008, 05:16 AM	#31
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,110	For me, it depends on if it is sunny out as my normal eyeglasses lenses darken depending on how sunny it is (UV light). Chances are, when I am outside and its mid day, sunny or brightly overcast, my glasses go smokey or almost black. It's a fact of life in the Mediterranean to protect your eyes first, anything else is a second. I dont seem to notice a problem with under or over exposing . Jason

05-15-2008, 05:55 AM	#32
zmatt Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 41	I've done a bit of both it really depends on how harsh the sun is, but it dosent bother me like it did in the past now.

05-17-2008, 05:32 AM	#33
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,636	I take mine off except for the occasional quick snapshot. I wear glasses (trifocals) and take them off also. I have my diopter adjusted for my eyesight. I didn't start wearing glasses until my early 40's so I really haven't got used to taking pictures with glasses on. Autofocus is a great vision corrector. I have trouble seeing the info in the viewfinder with sunglasses on. Its just the way i'm used to using cameras

05-17-2008, 05:53 AM	#34
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	When I take the camera for a walk or if I have a scheduled shoot I have never worn sunglasses. I find it distracts from seeing what is really important. You could miss that little bit of shade in a spot that could either make a photo or break one. I guess I need to see the whole picture without being distracted.

05-17-2008, 07:51 AM	#35
MrA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England UK Posts: 211	Sunglasses lead me to overexpose everything, so I take them off. Glasses in general are a pain - unfortunately I need them, but keep contemplating contacts, solely so I can get right close to the viewfinder. Either that, or I should get a monocle

05-17-2008, 03:41 PM	#36
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 602	Eye to the eyecup for me.

05-19-2008, 06:16 AM	#37
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	I take my sunglasses off when I'm shooting, mostly because I don't like pressing the lens against the eyepiece. I just put them on top of my head and move them back down as needed.

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