Diopter for LCD screen only at DVinfo.net

Michael Liebergot · April 27th, 2015, 09:16 AM

Over the last couple of years my eyesight has started to go, and as such have become farsighted and need reading glasses to read and shoot with.

First off I hate wearing them because I can't wear them all of the time to both see LCD camera screen and area around me. Also the glasses slip from time to time.

Now with that said the Sony diopter tube does come in handy as I can focus it to work with or without my glasses (BTW glasses + eyepiece is annoying) but I don't want to shoot with it all of the time.

So I was wondering if anyone had come across a magnifyer diopter that could snap on to a LCD screen.
I have been looking and find it amazing that the only options are diopter loops to snap on the LCD screen.

Steve Bobilin · April 27th, 2015, 10:49 AM

When I went to the eye doctor to get new glasses I somehow convinced them to give a prescription for the "reading" part of my bifocals to have a reading distance of about 7-8 inches. This was solely for me to look at the camera whilst shooting. Works like a charm when I hold the camera on my shoulder. (When I read or use the computer I have to use other glasses)

I did the shortening of the loop and added diopter lenses as was discussed in an earlier thread. But like you I prefer looking at the LCD screen.

Chris Harding · April 27th, 2015, 06:11 PM

Hi Guys

You can get a reading magnifier in the form of a Fresnel lens and they are cheap as chips too!! Look on eBay for a credit card size reading magnifier ...It's a thin piece of plastic that magnifies text on a page for people with poor eyesight. In fact if you drop the view tube at the hinge so the LCD has a "frame" around it ..these work perfectly!! I think I paid $2.20 for two of them including shipping!!

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Chris

Michael Liebergot · April 28th, 2015, 09:59 AM

Chris great idea.
I ordered a couple of the Fresnel magnifiers. Hopefully this will work well with the lcd screen.

Donald McPherson · October 11th, 2015, 05:12 AM

Have you considered bifocal.
Quality Bifocal Reading Glasses

Lee Berger · October 15th, 2015, 02:34 PM

I think hoodman has what you are looking for. https://hoodmanusa.com/cgi/commerce....&category=0114

April 27th, 2015, 09:16 AM	#1
Michael Liebergot Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,505	Diopter for LCD screen only Over the last couple of years my eyesight has started to go, and as such have become farsighted and need reading glasses to read and shoot with. First off I hate wearing them because I can't wear them all of the time to both see LCD camera screen and area around me. Also the glasses slip from time to time. Now with that said the Sony diopter tube does come in handy as I can focus it to work with or without my glasses (BTW glasses + eyepiece is annoying) but I don't want to shoot with it all of the time. So I was wondering if anyone had come across a magnifyer diopter that could snap on to a LCD screen. I have been looking and find it amazing that the only options are diopter loops to snap on the LCD screen. __________________ Michael www.lvpvideo.com Last edited by Pete Bauer; April 27th, 2015 at 10:12 AM. Reason: Fixed typo in title

April 27th, 2015, 10:49 AM	#2
Steve Bobilin Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 53	Re: Diopter for LCD screen only When I went to the eye doctor to get new glasses I somehow convinced them to give a prescription for the "reading" part of my bifocals to have a reading distance of about 7-8 inches. This was solely for me to look at the camera whilst shooting. Works like a charm when I hold the camera on my shoulder. (When I read or use the computer I have to use other glasses) I did the shortening of the loop and added diopter lenses as was discussed in an earlier thread. But like you I prefer looking at the LCD screen.

April 27th, 2015, 06:11 PM	#3
Chris Harding Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 8,441	Re: Diopter for LCD screen only Hi Guys You can get a reading magnifier in the form of a Fresnel lens and they are cheap as chips too!! Look on eBay for a credit card size reading magnifier ...It's a thin piece of plastic that magnifies text on a page for people with poor eyesight. In fact if you drop the view tube at the hinge so the LCD has a "frame" around it ..these work perfectly!! I think I paid $2.20 for two of them including shipping!! tool outlook Picture - More Detailed Picture about 2 Pcs Pocket Credit Card Sized Magnifier PVC Magnification Lens Reading Tools Picture in Magnifiers from la aptitud \| Aliexpress.com \| Alibaba Group Chris

April 28th, 2015, 09:59 AM	#4
Michael Liebergot Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,505	Re: Diopter for LCD screen only Chris great idea. I ordered a couple of the Fresnel magnifiers. Hopefully this will work well with the lcd screen. __________________ Michael www.lvpvideo.com

October 11th, 2015, 05:12 AM	#5
Donald McPherson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 815	Re: Diopter for LCD screen only Have you considered bifocal. Quality Bifocal Reading Glasses

October 15th, 2015, 02:34 PM	#6
Lee Berger Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 326	Re: Diopter for LCD screen only I think hoodman has what you are looking for. https://hoodmanusa.com/cgi/commerce....&category=0114 __________________ www.leebergermedia.com