Worn out eyes

[Old Bob]

I have been fiddling around with my AI lense on a D70 and having a bit of trouble getting things in focus with the large aperture settings. It's not the equipment, it works fine, it's my poor old eyes. I never had this problem, twenty years ago, but that's life. Manual everything has me thinking, and it's great when it comes together, its just that blasted focus. I think I have become too relient on all that automatic stuff, so it's good to get back to basics sometimes. Anyone know if the D200 is easier to focus with a manual lense?

Bob

[Geoff]

I have been fiddling around with my AI lense on a D70 and having a bit of trouble getting things in focus with the large aperture settings. It's not the equipment, it works fine, it's my poor old eyes. I never had this problem, twenty years ago, but that's life. Manual everything has me thinking, and it's great when it comes together, its just that blasted focus. I think I have become too relient on all that automatic stuff, so it's good to get back to basics sometimes. Anyone know if the D200 is easier to focus with a manual lense?

Bob

Hi Old Bob,
I think that you will find simply because the D200 has a much bigger view finder it should be easier to focus with a manual lens.

Welcome to the forum by the way

[gstark]

Bob,

What Geoff said.

The differences between the viewfinders are an almost compelling reason to upgrade. Add the speed, and the better LCD ....

[Old Bob]

Thanks Geoff

I was hoping that was the case, as it helps justify my desire for a D200. I handled one at a local store, and loved the feel, very solid. I think there is a bloke in town with one, must pay him a friendly visit. I like the manual aspect of photography, all I need is more practice. Thanks for the welcome. This forum is very helpful and friendly, and in good old Aus.

[gstark]

Bob,

One other point: the D200 also supports your old AI lenses. You tell the body what lens is mounted to it, and presto - metering works.

[ATJ]

Bob,

You should be able to get a lens that screws into the eyepiece of the camera to somewhat correct your eye problems.

http://www.nikonmall.com/buynikon_asset ... 040917.pdf

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... =&ci=11363

I should add that the D200 has built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0 m(-1).

[gstark]

Bob,

You should be able to get a lens that screws into the eyepiece of the camera to somewhat correct your eye problems.

http://www.nikonmall.com/buynikon_asset ... 040917.pdf

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... =&ci=11363

I should add that the D200 has built-in diopter adjustment (-2.0 to +1.0 m(-1).

The D70 has built in dioptre correction, and I'm presuming (perhaps incorrectly) that Bob is already using this. Bob, immediately to the right of the viewfinder there's a little slider that you can push up or down; have you tried that yet?

[ATJ]

The D70 has built in dioptre correction, and I'm presuming (perhaps incorrectly) that Bob is already using this. Bob, immediately to the right of the viewfinder there's a little slider that you can push up or down; have you tried that yet?

Well there you go. I've had my D70 for more than 2 years and I never noticed it. Not that it helps my tired old eyes

[Old Bob]

Thanks guys

I had adjusted the Diopter, but as I've discovered, with my glasses off. With them on, it's a bit fuzzy. A little tweek and it looks fine. Now to find something to shoot. The D70 book says, adjustment range, -1.6 to +0.5. Another tick for the D200.
I'm glad that my eyes arn't the only ones that need adjustment.

Bob

[shakey]

D200 definitely has a better viewfinder. Using a Katzeye focussing screen may help as well.

http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/

I've got one for my D70. Here's a low light photo I took on the weekend at f1.2 58 mm. Manual focus with 51 year old eyes. No flash. Available light only.



When/if I upgrade to D200 I'll probably get the Katzeye focussing screen as well