Hi Chris,
Thanks for the kind words.
The focusing cloth helps me to better see the controls on the back of the
camera, as well as the viewfinder, when I am in bright sunlight. It also
hides my head and shoulders, so the subjects tend to ignore my presence. I
have never built a true "blind", but I recalled that I had my late
father-in-law's focusing cloth from his 1940s studio setup. I just put it
to use.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chris Barker" <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Wary Squirrel
> That's a fine portrait, Jim.
>
> But what's the focusing cloth for?
>
> Chris
>
> On 20 May 2012, at 18:30, Jim Nichols wrote:
>
>> I spotted a Red-Headed Woodpecker this morning, so I went out to see if
>> he would return. Just as I was setting up my equipment, a gray squirrel
>> descended the oak tree and began foraging beneath the feeders. He kept
>> an eye on me, but went about his business. As I gave up on the
>> woodpecker and carried my gear inside, I looked out and saw the
>> woodpecker. I suspect he was watching me the entire time I was waiting,
>> even though I was partially hidden by my black focusing cloth.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Wary+Squirrel+89.jpg.html
>>
>> E-510 with Leica Telyt-R 250/4, 2X, Tripod, ISO 1600, RAW
>
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