Hi All,I have problems with sensitive eyes,and have to use Sun Glasses,especially abroad ie ( Spain ) I was wondering can anyone recommend any type/make that they are using ?? I've tried a few makes/ types but can't find any that fit the bill.there dosnt seem to be many out there with a flat profile. I'm using some by Oakley which have side shades which are helpful,but are slightly curved which makes it difficult with the camera pressed tight against the glass for BIFs in typically bright skies,ps these are Oakleys but if anyone knows of flat profile Sunglasses it would be much appreciated, regards Bri
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Using Sun glasses with Cameras for Birds in Flight ! (3 Viewers)
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MelospizaMelodiaFan
I photograph birds
Maybe look into optical red dot sights, so there is no need to look into the EVF. E.g. Nikon DF-M1.
Thanks for the info,I will check out Optical red dot sights, I must admit I'd not heard of this in a Photograpy context.Regards Bri.
Stonefaction
Dundee Birding....(target 150 in 2024).
I bought an Olympus EE-1 a few years ago for roughly £100, but only used it a few times (though just watching a video of someone using it with my current camera, so might give it another go).
MelospizaMelodiaFan
I photograph birds
Your camera autofocus has to do its job, and you need to have the right settings for BIF, especially prefocus to the right distance. But those are things you need for BIF anyway.
I made optical sights out of paper clips for free, instead of buying one of these sights. You can try this to see if it is worth investing in a commercially made sight. I use the paper clip ones all the time for BIF, especially for small birds, like swallows.
Thanks,it'll be interesting how you get on with that EE1 Olympus,regards Bri
I'm wondering if the red dot sights would work well ,whilst using pretty strong sunglasses !! I've seen a few simple homemade sights for Birding Scopes,yes I could believe the paperclips could work.thanks ,regards Bri .
You might be onto something there Mike ha ha 😂
Elkhornsun
Well-known member
A full brim hat makes a great deal of difference and protects your face and ears against skin cancer as well.
I have an inexpensive frame with the lenses tinted to block the light. If they get damaged my loss is not that bad. Opticians should be able to have the lab add as much tint as you want for the lenses.
You can add side shields to eyeglasses and they are widely available and not expensive. On my 12x50 binos I added some eyeshields sold on Amazon
I have an inexpensive frame with the lenses tinted to block the light. If they get damaged my loss is not that bad. Opticians should be able to have the lab add as much tint as you want for the lenses.
You can add side shields to eyeglasses and they are widely available and not expensive. On my 12x50 binos I added some eyeshields sold on Amazon
Thanks very much there's some good info there,I use a baseball type cap with a large peak at moment, but maybe a full brim hat would be the best bet.that sounds a good idea with the cheaper frames and getting tinted lenses,via Opticians/Lab, I agree side shields are beneficial .Ive just come across Sunglasses by Vallon called Heron and they have a flat profile with side shields that look interesting too.Regards Bri
Sounds like full brim hats are very useful, thanks 😊 regards Bri
dantheman
Bah humbug
You mean an eye specialist who is also a birder/ photographer with extensive field experience and who is also a hat expert?
Thanks for commenting, I should have said,that was my first port of call, asking an Opthalmogist,but I didn't get very far.Hence why I have asked on the Bird Forum if Bird/photographers for any of their recommendations. Regards Bri
Ignatius
Naturwissenschaftliches Nudelaug
No. I do not.
I mean an eye-specialist/opthalmologist who knows about light sensitivity in the human eye, knows how to measure it, test for it and to recommend the correct eyeglasses to help the person suffering from this condition. But thanks for your input.
MiddleRiver
Well-known member
Back to OP, two comments:
I fully understand the issue of most current sunglasses being very wrap around. It annoys me simply because they are hard to stuff in a shirt pocket
I wear an older version of these Ray-Ban Tech RX8415 Carbon Fibre 2503
and they are relatively 'flat'. I also have an old pair of glacier glasses which are also flat and include detachable side-shields.
Also, don't forget that pretty much ANY frames can be fitted with dark lenses. So another option is to simply go to spectacle shop - binos in-hand - and find a frame that works for you, and request whatever lenses you want ;-)
I fully understand the issue of most current sunglasses being very wrap around. It annoys me simply because they are hard to stuff in a shirt pocket
I wear an older version of these Ray-Ban Tech RX8415 Carbon Fibre 2503
and they are relatively 'flat'. I also have an old pair of glacier glasses which are also flat and include detachable side-shields.
Also, don't forget that pretty much ANY frames can be fitted with dark lenses. So another option is to simply go to spectacle shop - binos in-hand - and find a frame that works for you, and request whatever lenses you want ;-)
This is much appreciated, many thanks 😊 regards BriBack to OP, two comments:
I fully understand the issue of most current sunglasses being very wrap around. It annoys me simply because they are hard to stuff in a shirt pocket
I wear an older version of these Ray-Ban Tech RX8415 Carbon Fibre 2503
and they are relatively 'flat'. I also have an old pair of glacier glasses which are also flat and include detachable side-shields.
Also, don't forget that pretty much ANY frames can be fitted with dark lenses. So another option is to simply go to spectacle shop - binos in-hand - and find a frame that works for you, and request whatever lenses you want ;-)
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