Hey, I didn't even think of taking VF magnification into account... (Learn
something new from this list alla' time...)
I agree with what you're saying here, and I think the fact that when I also
concentrate on something I see it in aprox 100mm, this is what contributes
to an easier sense of composition for me....
Skip
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Rittenhouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: OT: (Somewhat) Is this true for you?
> If you mean a 1:1 viewfinder image, yes it does vary with
> viewfinder magnification. That is why many of the old SLRs had
> 55-58mm normal lenses, with the vf magnification they had that
> gave a 1:1 magnification. They thought that photographers would
> want to use the camera with both eyes open.
>
> However, I find that when I concentrate on something I see
> approximately the same angle of view that I do with a 100mm
> lens. If I am not concentrating I have a 20-21mm view with both
> eyes. This is different than a preference for what you like and
> are used to which is what I think you are talking about.
> --Tom
>
>
> dave o'brien wrote:
>
> > Doesn't the 'normality' of the lens depend on the magnification of the
> > viewfinder?
> >
> > Personally, I find 100mm a very nice focal length, but sometimes
> > normal for me is a 20mm (especially if I'm outdoors).
>
>
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