Ergonomics enigma.

Snoops27 · 11-01-2014, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Left eye shooter here.
Biggest problem for me is navigating the 4-way controller (and sometimes pressing the WB button on the K-5/K-3 with my snout) whilst keeping my eye in the viewfinder. And the green button placement on the K-5/K-3 is a big hassle too for left eye shooters. Unlike the K-x, where it sits nicely out of the way up top of the camera.

No easy solutions, alas, that I've come across. O-ME53 and other magnifying eyepieces get your face away from the back of the camera a bit, but have usability issues of their own.

Other camera brands have different rear layouts that are more friendly to left-eye shooters, so that is always an option, of course.

At last - someone with the same problems I mentioned and they really are a nuisance! Like others I also tried my right eye (for about 3 seconds), Felt like I had an inner ear problem as it made me feel completely disoriented and a bit dizzy. (or perhaps that's just me).

phoenixvision · 11-01-2014, 04:24 AM

I am an ambi-dextorous shooter....and find the k3 to be as efficient with both eyes checking the view.....

**UncleVanya** · 11-01-2014, 06:30 AM

I shoot (guns and cameras) left eyed with both eyes typically open. Nose on the screen is my biggest anyone with this on my K50.

AquaDome · 11-01-2014, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by bradshea

I shoot (guns and cameras) left eyed with both eyes typically open. Nose on the screen is my biggest anyone with this on my K50.

I had to use my right eye for shooting when I was in the Army, and for some reason it worked out pretty well. I still can't operate a camera with my right eye.

Yes, the O-ME53 fits a K-5. It doesn't magnify very much. I really don't notice it until I take it off the camera and my nose hits the screen.

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11-01-2014, 04:20 AM	#16
Snoops27 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Connahs Quay Posts: 31 Original Poster	Originally posted by rawr Left eye shooter here. Biggest problem for me is navigating the 4-way controller (and sometimes pressing the WB button on the K-5/K-3 with my snout) whilst keeping my eye in the viewfinder. And the green button placement on the K-5/K-3 is a big hassle too for left eye shooters. Unlike the K-x, where it sits nicely out of the way up top of the camera. No easy solutions, alas, that I've come across. O-ME53 and other magnifying eyepieces get your face away from the back of the camera a bit, but have usability issues of their own. Other camera brands have different rear layouts that are more friendly to left-eye shooters, so that is always an option, of course. At last - someone with the same problems I mentioned and they really are a nuisance! Like others I also tried my right eye (for about 3 seconds), Felt like I had an inner ear problem as it made me feel completely disoriented and a bit dizzy. (or perhaps that's just me).

11-01-2014, 04:24 AM	#17
phoenixvision Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,458	I am an ambi-dextorous shooter....and find the k3 to be as efficient with both eyes checking the view.....

11-01-2014, 06:30 AM	#18
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	I shoot (guns and cameras) left eyed with both eyes typically open. Nose on the screen is my biggest anyone with this on my K50.

11-01-2014, 06:39 AM	#19
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Originally posted by bradshea I shoot (guns and cameras) left eyed with both eyes typically open. Nose on the screen is my biggest anyone with this on my K50. I had to use my right eye for shooting when I was in the Army, and for some reason it worked out pretty well. I still can't operate a camera with my right eye. Yes, the O-ME53 fits a K-5. It doesn't magnify very much. I really don't notice it until I take it off the camera and my nose hits the screen.