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Old 13-04-2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by scott murray
Is there an ideal eye-relief distance, or is it an entirely personal thing (I don't wear glasses)? Is 20mm comfortable?
It is a personal thing with some prefering longer than others.
At longer ER it can become harder to find the right position to place ones eye without suffering blackout. Eyecup design can help here.
At shorter ER it can feel cramped to place ones eye so close to the lens and theres also issues of eyelashes gunging up the eye lens.

For me, i find 15-20mm to be comfortable, with less than 12mm becomming cramped.
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