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Re: [OM] Optics 102: Aging, Apparent Focusing Distance reference, et. al

Subject: Re: [OM] Optics 102: Aging, Apparent Focusing Distance reference, et. al.
From: DaEyeGuy@xxxxxxx
Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 13:24:41 EDT
In a message dated 5/21/01 8:41:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
norcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> Reading the FAQ about the diopter
>  numbers on the viewfinder corrective lenses I conclude that the
>  viewfinder is set for -2 diopters without correction.  Does this mean
>  that the apparent distance to the screen is 1/2 meter?  Seems too
>  short.  What have I got wrong?

I remember reading in one of my Oly books that the built-in correction within 
the viewfinder was -1.00 diopters.(.I'm at work so can't say which book.) 
This has always born out well with correlating with my prescription. Do any 
of the rest of you remember reading that?
Susan

Susan Steele
Virginia USA

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