Viewfinders and left eye users. at DVinfo.net

Bob Brimson · July 18th, 2002, 02:10 AM

Dear all. I am just about to buy my first XL1S but need the guideance of some of you old-timers.

I am almost blind in my right eye which with most lower grade cameras isn't a problem. I have heard that the XL1s has a sliding viewfinder, so it should be ok with my almost perfect left eye.

Would you expect me to have any problems?

Many thanks,

Brighton Bob,
England.

Jeff Donald · July 18th, 2002, 06:05 AM

It should work just fine, there is plenty of lateral movement to allow shooting with either the left or right eye.

Jeff

Jeff Farris · July 18th, 2002, 07:42 AM

Works fine. I am so left-dominant that I can't close my left eye only at all. I was quite concerned about this issue when I bought the camera in an internet auction. I had read about the sliding viewfinder, but wondered how it would work. It is just fine.

Bob Brimson · July 18th, 2002, 10:50 AM

Really good to know. Thanks very much. Not worried at all now and just confirmed my order.

This site is very handy isn't it?

Many thanks,

BB.

Dylan Couper · July 18th, 2002, 09:55 PM

I think the sliding viewfinder is one of the best, and most forgotten featuers of the XL1(s) cameras.

And you are right, this site is awsome! Thumbs up to Chris!

Darin Aho · September 21st, 2002, 07:30 PM

Nice surprise that one was for me.
I'm very left eye dominant.
Using the camera with both eyes open, I can see the controls with my peripheral vision in my right eye.
The camera is actually better suited for left eye viewing than right.

July 18th, 2002, 02:10 AM	#1
Bob Brimson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 12	Viewfinders and left eye users. Dear all. I am just about to buy my first XL1S but need the guideance of some of you old-timers. I am almost blind in my right eye which with most lower grade cameras isn't a problem. I have heard that the XL1s has a sliding viewfinder, so it should be ok with my almost perfect left eye. Would you expect me to have any problems? Many thanks, Brighton Bob, England.

July 18th, 2002, 07:42 AM	#3
Jeff Farris Regular Crew Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 102	From a hopelessly left-sided person... Works fine. I am so left-dominant that I can't close my left eye only at all. I was quite concerned about this issue when I bought the camera in an internet auction. I had read about the sliding viewfinder, but wondered how it would work. It is just fine. __________________ Jeff Farris

July 18th, 2002, 10:50 AM	#4
Bob Brimson New Boot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 12	Thanks Really good to know. Thanks very much. Not worried at all now and just confirmed my order. This site is very handy isn't it? Many thanks, BB.

July 18th, 2002, 06:05 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	It should work just fine, there is plenty of lateral movement to allow shooting with either the left or right eye. Jeff

July 18th, 2002, 09:55 PM	#5
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I think the sliding viewfinder is one of the best, and most forgotten featuers of the XL1(s) cameras. And you are right, this site is awsome! Thumbs up to Chris!

September 21st, 2002, 07:30 PM	#6
Darin Aho Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 25	Nice surprise that one was for me. I'm very left eye dominant. Using the camera with both eyes open, I can see the controls with my peripheral vision in my right eye. The camera is actually better suited for left eye viewing than right.