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How to shoot with sunglasses on?

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Shooting with sunglasses on can present unique challenges, especially for photographers who rely on precise color accuracy. This is particularly true for those with strong prescriptions, like the OM-5 Mark II owner who faced difficulties while capturing vibrant scenes in sunny Albania. With the viewfinder obscured by sunglasses, many find themselves resorting to automatic settings, which can feel counterproductive to the advanced features of their camera.

I just bought my first proper camera, an OM-5 Mark II, and I absolutely love it. But I ran into an issue on a two week trip to Albania.

It was very sunny, so I wore prescription sunglasses and used the viewfinder. The problem is that I cannot accurately see colours that way. My prescription is around minus ten, so going without glasses is not an option, also I can't wear contacts.

I bought this camera mainly for travel and vacations, which are exactly the situations where I will almost always be wearing sunglasses. Right now I ended up shooting everything on auto, which feels like it defeats the purpose of getting a more advanced camera.

Has anyone dealt with something similar or found a good workaround? I am starting to wonder if this kind of photography setup is actually going to work for me.

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