Chris, I should also have included that the black cloth makes it much easier
to use Live View for magnified focusing. That is impossible, in my opinion,
when one is in sunlight.
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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