R-D1 finder with glasses: How good?

[Rob-F]

I've noticed one or two comments about this in threads that were mostly about other things. I got the impression that people can't see the 28mm framelines. But I don't believe I see a thread specifically addressed to this. I believe the R-D1 has a 1:1 lifesize finder, which implies high magnification. So if I were to look in the finder with my glasses on, would I be able to see the 28mm framelines? Or even the 35mm ones? How would you compare it to, say, an M6 or MP with .72 finder? I know it varies a bit with the individual; a ballpark observation will do. TIA for any responses.

 

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I've noticed one or two comments about this in threads that were mostly about other things. I got the impression that people can't see the 28mm framelines. But I don't believe I see a thread specifically addressed to this. I believe the R-D1 has a 1:1 lifesize finder, which implies high magnification. So if I were to look in the finder with my glasses on, would I be able to see the 28mm framelines? Or even the 35mm ones? How would you compare it to, say, an M6 or MP with .72 finder? I know it varies a bit with the individual; a ballpark observation will do. TIA for any responses.

I have difficulties seeing the 28mm - must look at the scene from different angles. As a consequence I have only 21mm, 35mm and 50mm - the first with an external viewfinder. With my relatively thick glasses I have no problems whatsoever with 35mm.

Since I don't own Leicas I cannot compare. I much prefer the R-D1s' viewfinder to my Xpan's however. On the whole such a minor issue as not being able to see the frame lines should not stop you from getting this camera 😉 Seriously, with 35mm I believe it will be okay. And the camera is an absolute joy to use.

good luck with your decision!

cheers,
karspoul

 

[Hultstrom]

Hello,

With glasses I could just see the 28mm frame lines. That is, just, as in I could use the my complete view through the finder. 35mm frame lines were no problem. In comparison with a Leica .72 view finder it provides a markedly narrower field of view. This means, as you say that the widest frame line provided is 28mm and that you can't see it with glasses. At the same time the R-D1 doesn't provide frame lines for longer lenses and has a rather short rangefinder base, which makes the idea of a 1.0 view finder strange.

/M

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

50 and 35 are fine...I put in my contacts if I'm going to shoot wider than that.

 

[tajart]

framelines

framelines

i've joined the wear glasses when shooting club...
with the 28 framelines indicated, i have to really get the eyeglass close to look in to specifically see all of the frameline. but in practice, for 28 shooting, i find the lines close enough to what i see when framing, using the entirety of the viewfinder, that i only use them to approximate framing.

 

[JonasYip]

I can't see the 28 framelines. But I use a 28 anyway, knowing roughly what will be there...

 

[Squonk]

For me as well, the 28mm framelines are a bit difficult to see, but it doesn't really worry me for street shooting. The 35mm ones are fine.

 

[ampguy]

28 would be hard

28 would be hard

35 and 50 should be fine.

Good thing is that widely available Nikon SLR diopters are available that fit the RD1.

I've noticed one or two comments about this in threads that were mostly about other things. I got the impression that people can't see the 28mm framelines. But I don't believe I see a thread specifically addressed to this. I believe the R-D1 has a 1:1 lifesize finder, which implies high magnification. So if I were to look in the finder with my glasses on, would I be able to see the 28mm framelines? Or even the 35mm ones? How would you compare it to, say, an M6 or MP with .72 finder? I know it varies a bit with the individual; a ballpark observation will do. TIA for any responses.

 

[Ron (Netherlands)]

I use the Nikon diopter, in order to see the whole finder frame, even byond the 28 mm, so I can use my CZ25 as a standard lens on the R-D1s