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Re: [OM] light travel kit usage (now small travel cameras)

Subject: Re: [OM] light travel kit usage (now small travel cameras)
From: "C.H.Ling" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 09:42:39 +0800
I have no problem to focus in low light with my XAs, I think John
provided a very good suggestion, check you finder to see if it is
clean.

C.H.Ling

"John A. Lind" wrote:
> 
> At 13:42 7/10/02, Dan Mitchell wrote:
> >  Is there any good way to focus with a rangefinder (XA) in low light? I have
> >enough trouble seeing the double image at the best of times, but when things
> 
> Many older RF's need the RF optics cleaned and focusing ability in lower
> light levels improves dramatically when they are.  Examine yours closely to
> see if it's hazed or fogged, or looks dusty.
> 
> If it's difficult to focus on the subject I look for another object at
> about the same distance that has sharp lines or contrast edges to work
> with, focus on it, then swing back and compose the desired image.  It's a
> usable method for the split image RF and microprism ring on the focusing
> screen in SLR's too.
> 
> -- John

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