ZI diopter adjustment lenses anyone?

[kossi008]

Hi, I'm using a ZI and wearing glasses, so I can just make out the 28 mm frames. It gets much better with the naked eye, but then I would need one of those diopter adjustment lenses.

Now comes the big question: will those fit onto the ZM external viewfinders as well? Somewhere on Japan Exposures it sounded like it, but I would prefer first-hand experience.

Next question: What's your experience in working with these adjustment lenses? How much of a hassle is it if you can see your subject only with the camera to your eye? Or do you run around with glasses and take them off only for shooting?

 

[sahe69]

Yes the diopter correction lenses will fit both the camera and the Zeiss external vf's. Better yet, also the Nikon FM series diopter lenses (and I think CV Bessa lenses?) will fit as well.

No personal experience though on the corrective lenses as I do not wear glasses. (just experience from the neutral diopter prism protector lenses)

 

[monopix]

The CV lenses fit. I use one.

But I'm continually switching between using it and not using it. On one hand I find I can't see the 28mm frame with glasses and the other I get tired of taking my glasses off all the time.

If I'm not using a 28mm I tend to not use it and keep my glasses on. But I use a 28mm quite a lot.

Best solution is contact lenses, which I used to wear, but now I can't wear them and I find it's a pain.