Realized my eye glasses effect my camera shots

[KriegHammer]

Hi All,
I took a hike into the local State park to practice DOF, shutter speed, and a few other things. When the light is back of me or at the side that can get past my trifocals, it makes it hard to see if the image is in perfect focus,
When I have practiced close ups, or at dusk it has been less of a problem for me.
Any ideas? Any attachments for the view finder that would cover the glasses?

I use a Canon T1i.

Thanks,
Krieg.

[RichardTaylor]

Hoodman make eyecups that may meet your needs. (with the HGEC1

HoodEYE Eye Cup-Hoodman Corporation

[Doug Sundseth]

As a glasses wearer myself, I'll also mention that light coming in through the eyepiece (which happens more when you wear glasses because of greater standoff), can fool the camera into choosing a shorter exposure than the subject warrants. Just another thing to watch out for.

[KriegHammer]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

Hoodman make eyecups that may meet your needs. (with the HGEC1
HoodEYE Eye Cup-Hoodman Corporation

Richard, those Hoodman's are an excellent accessory, but did not see one that would accommodate the glasses themselves. It seems their eyecup is designed to bypass the glasses, but maybe I am not comprehending their product correctly.

Originally Posted by Doug Sundseth

As a glasses wearer myself, I'll also mention that light coming in through the eyepiece (which happens more when you wear glasses because of greater standoff), can fool the camera into choosing a shorter exposure than the subject warrants. Just another thing to watch out for.

Doug, I have been struggling with exposures as well. Some may be from the light, and honestly from my lack of experience.

Richard and Doug thank you for your help. What I would like to find, a view finder extension that fits the glasses themselves. At least there is a chance there may be something available that will help.

[RichardTaylor]

Have a look at the HGEC1 video.
It shows the photographer shooting whilst still wearing his glasses.

[KriegHammer]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

Have a look at the HGEC1 video.
It shows the photographer shooting whilst still wearing his glasses.

Richard, I missed that, excellent. Looks like I need to buy the original hoodeye H-EYEC18, and the HGEC1 oversized hood to go with it.

Looks like 30. + shipping, and I will be able to see better,

Thanks for your help.

[RichardTaylor]

Glad to help out.