Forgot Password
Pentax Camera Forums Home
 

Reply
Show Printable Version Search this Thread
09-12-2018, 08:11 PM   #31
Site Supporter
Site Supporter
BruceBanner's Avatar

Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 5,404
QuoteOriginally posted by BigMackCam Quote
I understand where you're coming from.

However, you can knock number 3 off your list. I use a Matin LCD loupe which cost me under GBP 50 (less than a Tenpa eyepiece at today's prices). I'm sure it's not as good as the higher-priced, better quality products, but that doesn't concern me, as it works very well indeed. The quality of the optics really doesn't matter here, as you're only concerned with being able to tell if the subject is accurately focused on the LCD screen. The optics in the Matin loupe are more than good enough for that. And in any case, it's a very well-made product. I have no complaints, and I'm quite a fussy guy

As for number 2, yes - live view drains battery more quickly. But with this method, you get pin-sharp focusing every time... no having to take two or three shots to get one you're happy with. I can quickly achieve very accurate focus with a Helios 85mm f/1.5 lens wide open 99% of the time on my first shot using live view and the loupe.

Which leaves us with number 1. As I said, it's not an elegant solution ergonomically, and I really didn't like the look of it, or the feel of it in use, at first. After a while, though... well, I still didn't like it But I liked the results enough that I learned to live with it. It's pretty clear that manual focus work is important to you, so - given the modest cost - I think you should at least consider it...
I am, it's not completely struck off the board. However, I already feel that I don't do too bad with flipping the LV screen up, monopodding etc and in regards to cost I just meant in a sense that I already spent $120 on a Tenpa to improve focus, adding a loupe starts to add cost onto the whole 'better focus' thing, especially if I am also considering a Tenpa 1.36! But yes a loupe isn't bad value for money, I just meant for me the reason I haven't added one to the cart is due to the fact it costs something and isn't free .

Reply

Bookmarks
  • Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook
  • Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter
  • Submit Thread to Digg Digg
Tags - Make this thread easier to find by adding keywords to it!
camera, dslr, k-70, kp, magnifier, o-me53, photography, viewfinder
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Wanted - Acquired: PENTAX Magnifier Eyecup O-ME53 or Pentax Magnifier FB aslyfox Sold Items 4 10-30-2017 07:19 AM
For Sale - Sold: O-ME53 Viewfinder Magnifier jcdoss Sold Items 2 06-25-2014 05:55 PM
K-3 viewfinder with magnifier O-ME53 Ayoh Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 5 01-25-2014 03:50 AM
Wanted - Acquired: O-ME53 viewfinder magnifier Ash Sold Items 8 04-29-2013 04:43 AM
Viewfinder magnifier O-ME53 Spodeworld Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 16 10-24-2011 02:12 PM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:10 PM. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums!
  • Red (Default)
  • Green
  • Gray
  • Dark
  • Dark Yellow
  • Dark Blue
  • Old Red
  • Old Green
  • Old Gray
  • Dial-Up Style
Hello! It's great to see you back on the forum! Have you considered joining the community?
register
Creating a FREE ACCOUNT takes under a minute, removes ads, and lets you post! [Dismiss]
Top