© 2008 Ed Z

Eye dominance and photography

I recently read this article on “eye dominance” and photography, and it made me curious.  Even since the first time I picked up a camera I’ve instinctively used my left eye for the viewfinder- I never really thought about it.  I’m primarily right handed, but I find I do a lot of things “lefty” (play hockey, bat, shoot etc…)  Anwyay, I did the little “eye dominance test” and lo and behold it turns out I am right-eye dominant!

Now I’m wondering if I should try shooting with my right eye.  I tried it and it felt awkward at first, but Most likely that’s just because it is unfamiliar.  I might give it a  go for a few weeks, to see if I get comfortable with it.  Might releave eye-fatigue from long sessions in the VF :-)

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2 Comments

  1. Posted August 25, 2008 at 6:54 pm | #

    Hi:
    I am the same way, right-handed, but left-eyed dominant. It is strange, and a bit awkward when using a leica, or such, but i tried using my right eye. It could be done with some training i think, but sure feels uncomfortable.

    -Josef

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    Posted December 20, 2008 at 12:17 am | #

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