tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post436743361203572843..comments2024-03-05T08:25:01.029-05:00Comments on Poker Grump: Superfocus bustoRakewellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15873391354585352712noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-2866710399336624072015-06-06T14:07:44.995-04:002015-06-06T14:07:44.995-04:00I asked if they could make a 0-prescription pair, ...I asked if they could make a 0-prescription pair, and here's the response: "There are no current plans to sell a 0-Power AdlensFocuss, but as we constantly evolve the technology and product we will keep our customers updated."Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464338882902901836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-57154417206897891042015-06-06T11:27:09.377-04:002015-06-06T11:27:09.377-04:00Unfortunately this Adlens Customfocuss release doe...Unfortunately this Adlens Customfocuss release does not include a wider power range. If anyone would like to sell me a SuperFocus Leonardo focusing mechanism, please get in touch.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464338882902901836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-25675166208349247422015-04-26T04:10:33.392-04:002015-04-26T04:10:33.392-04:00I really should stop reading blogs at 3:00am. The...I really should stop reading blogs at 3:00am. The comments are interesting and so I continue to read long after I found the answer I was looking for. As I approach the end of the comments, I see the name Miriam. I'm in awe! How did the "blog" know my name??? Time to shut down for today. Thank you for the nice read. I thoroughly enjoyed it.<br />AnonymousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-12412116359796416042014-11-24T11:35:18.250-05:002014-11-24T11:35:18.250-05:00Michael, one ought not to post the home/residentia...Michael, one ought not to post the home/residential address of an individual.Larrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-40392179964446815712014-10-16T13:24:20.709-04:002014-10-16T13:24:20.709-04:00Alas, my prescription is out of range for Focuss. ...Alas, my prescription is out of range for Focuss. Someone else will have to buy a pair and report back to us.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464338882902901836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-10021819996170731862014-10-14T15:41:20.708-04:002014-10-14T15:41:20.708-04:00NSBD, it looks like you you're probably right-...NSBD, it looks like you you're probably right--there does appear to be a control on each stem, near the hinge. They do not have any photos that explicitly show both controls, but there are close-in 3/4 shots of a control on the LEFT stem, while in the video and still shots, the guy is clearly reaching for the control on the RIGHT stem.<br /><br />Darn! I guess I assumed these would be more like the SF 'Leonardo' design, with an inner frame that adjusts both the left and right deformable lenses equally at the same time.<br /><br />Separate controls, while better than nothing, would suck because not only must you make two adjustments, you have to do each with the opposite eye closed, or ignore it somehow--that's probably going to be a dealbreaker for me.<br /><br />My goal is to be able RAPIDLY refocus between different near distances (handheld & desktop printed materials, phone, tablet, computer screen), and between near and far distances. As of 3 years ago I could do this effortlessly with my normal corrective glasses or contacts (I'm pretty nearsighted). But I guess presbyopia is setting in fast and it is getting noticeably harder to do this.<br /><br />Separate controls would make the refocusing process longer and even MORE cumbersome than simply swapping between normal and reading glasses. Looks like SuperFocuse had the better idea--too bad they're gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-12204554388976265952014-10-13T10:19:24.146-04:002014-10-13T10:19:24.146-04:00The Focuss seem to have separate knobs for each le...The Focuss seem to have separate knobs for each lens, though with three "click-points" for near, intermediate and distance. You can, however, set them anywhere in-between and they have a "super-close" where you can temporarily turn the dials in extra close. It will remain to be seen how well having separate dials actually works in everyday use.NSBDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-76745952242316357472014-10-12T14:12:52.958-04:002014-10-12T14:12:52.958-04:00Thanks Miriam, that is a good suggestion. I could...Thanks Miriam, that is a good suggestion. I could simply buy them and try them for ~$30.<br /><br />I still think 0-prescription CustomFocuss (with contacts for my normal prescription) would be better. The cheap solutions use the 'Alvarez' sliding lens method, which has some disadvantages: narrow(er) field of view, weird blurriness on the edges, two separate knobs to adjust each eye separately, not very attractive to look at, etc.<br /><br />I wouldn't mind paying more to avoid those problems, and solve my need for rapid refocusing at close distances--even if i'd have to wear contacts AND glasses to achieve it.<br /><br />I was initially drawn to the CustomFocuss product because of its similarity to the defunct Superfocus technology--deformable lenses using a single control, with a field of view similar to regular prescription glasses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-19847186197671806572014-10-12T06:07:58.380-04:002014-10-12T06:07:58.380-04:00Adlens already makes lots of inexpensive no-prescr...Adlens already makes lots of inexpensive no-prescription options: https://www.adlens.com/Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464338882902901836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-3061858380883435052014-10-11T18:42:18.047-04:002014-10-11T18:42:18.047-04:00Too bad about CustomFocuss only covering -6.25 to ...Too bad about CustomFocuss only covering -6.25 to +3.5, my eyes are -6.75 and -7.25.<br /><br />I wonder if they'd make a 'no prescription' pair, so I could wear my contacts and use these as adjustable-power reading glasses.<br /><br />For just reading, that would probably be a waste of money. But I work with computers and audio equipment, and am constantly struggling to keep near things in focus--switching rapidly among short distances, like from desk to screen, and between various patch panels within 1-3ft range. Something with a dial to quickly refocus would be a godsend to me, even without built-in prescription.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-16857250871173224202014-10-02T16:51:02.974-04:002014-10-02T16:51:02.974-04:00Thanks for the updates, Miriam. I look forward to ...Thanks for the updates, Miriam. I look forward to seeing those things when they're more widely available. Rakewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15873391354585352712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-26278096944322061002014-10-02T16:46:48.613-04:002014-10-02T16:46:48.613-04:00Update from Adlens:
"CustomFocuss has three ...Update from Adlens:<br /><br />"CustomFocuss has three guide points in the dials that offer a "click." These are near, intermediate and distance. Additionally you can shift the dial all the way to the bottom for a "boost" of add power for more up close magnification. These "clicks" are merely suggested stopping points for that particular range. The dials physically stop with your indication, so you can stop that dial anywhere along the way. If you would like to quantify this into "settings" you can safely say that CustomFocuss has 50+ "settings." More importantly it covers your entire visual needs. The clicks are not a setting, but a guide. You can stop that dial wherever you wish, the demo models in the stores are designed to show the technology but the Rx is merely Plano with a +2.00."Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464338882902901836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-49172635666264116612014-10-02T16:26:03.371-04:002014-10-02T16:26:03.371-04:00I went over to Lenscrafters today and took a look ...I went over to Lenscrafters today and took a look at the Focuss. <br /><br />Unfortunately, they don't meet my needs for two reasons:<br /><br />1. One of my eyes has a -6.25 cylinder. Their range is -6.00 through +3.50<br /><br />2. The SuperFocus glasses that I have now have 16 different settings, and if I'm not mistaken, Focuss has just four. I know I use more than four settings.<br /><br />They are a much sturdier design than SuperFocus, all sealed together.<br /><br />Here's a photo of the specifications: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201622438202823&l=8eb2730337Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464338882902901836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-13117057882787783002014-10-01T04:28:07.392-04:002014-10-01T04:28:07.392-04:00I have my appointment for Adlens Focuss this week....I have my appointment for Adlens Focuss this week. Yeah, I live in a test market!NSBDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-9131455894300299052014-09-30T16:29:27.837-04:002014-09-30T16:29:27.837-04:00Focuss is here! But not very widely available: htt...Focuss is here! But not very widely available: http://customfocuss.com/where-to-get-them/ Available at some Lenscrafters stores. My local one (Stoneham, MA) is offering them for $599 (25% off), and they take a week or two to make. Good excuse to go on a vacation to get them. Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464338882902901836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-69575735633653635292014-06-02T19:07:31.980-04:002014-06-02T19:07:31.980-04:00Me, too! I dropped off a prescription at the optom...Me, too! I dropped off a prescription at the optometrist's Friday (the lady who deals with SuperFocus wasn't in), and called back today. Sigh. <br />OTOH, I'm sure the repairs were eating their time, materials, and lunch. I also had a leaky lens, and one of the later pairs I got the screw dropped out of a templepiece in a couple of weeks. So what would I change?<br />1. Make the outer surface of the membranes a lot less easy to scratch. Probably tricky to do that and keep them flexible, but it is hard to keep them clean enough.<br />2. Revise the connection of the temple-piece to the hinge so an ordinary mortal can replace the screw. THEY even broke the pair where the screw fell out trying to replace it.<br />3. I had the slider kind, and liked the Harry Potter look - goes well with medieval clothes (seriously). The only things I couldn't use them for was driving where I had to simultaneously read a road map and drive on a city expressway, and do close work involving both hands (embroidery, chain mail) while watching TV.<br />4. The weight was something of an issue, but not nearly as much as the scratchable membrane.<br /><br />Hope they can make it back!<br />Martha Krieghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284621162426156977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-80308826751578603632014-05-27T06:36:48.418-04:002014-05-27T06:36:48.418-04:00Adlens has a dedicated site up for the customfocus...Adlens has a dedicated site up for the customfocuss:<br /><br />http://customfocuss.com/NSBDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-67416921395554993432014-05-25T17:48:33.157-04:002014-05-25T17:48:33.157-04:00I bought the original slider superfocus glasses al...I bought the original slider superfocus glasses almost 2 years ago. They had the aforementioned slider and leakage problems along with surface coating scratches. I live 40 miles from the Van Nuys "factory" and made several visits there making sure they new me and that I was going to make sure they honored their guearantees on this expensive technology. They occupied about half the building and did the insert manufacturing there. After the 3rd pair I switched to the Leonardo and ordered 2 frames (1 clear lense and 1 gray sun lenses). 4 months went by after paying with a Capitol One card. I went by the factory after being told by Matt that they hsd been shipped. They were no where to be found and the offices were empty. About 10 days later I recieved The clear lenses and insert but not the sunglasses frame. I called and left messages to no avail so I called Caputol One and they took back all the $437 charged and put it back on my card for not fulfilling the "complete" order! The Leonardos are FANTASTIC!!! The wheel works perfect and is a much better design. If they want the money back someone will have to get in touch...all they have to do is make good on the written invoice. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-68230195642737578432014-05-05T13:47:26.192-04:002014-05-05T13:47:26.192-04:00Some of the Superfocus dispensers listed on the we...Some of the Superfocus dispensers listed on the web have Bauhaus/Corbu and Leonardo focusing mechanisms for sale.<br /><br />I just bought one of each to make sure my SuperFocus glasses last as long as possible.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464338882902901836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-40246867077764136462014-05-02T21:24:59.224-04:002014-05-02T21:24:59.224-04:00For me, reliability was the only drawback. The flu...For me, reliability was the only drawback. The fluid lens ruptured three times in 14 months.<br /><br />Otherwise, I was completely satisfied. Best vision I have had in many years. Using the focus wheel became automatic within days. I still find myself reaching to adjust the focus in my old fashioned trifocals.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975707282824427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-47806842673783070612014-05-01T08:58:10.861-04:002014-05-01T08:58:10.861-04:00What were all of you missing in the SuperFocus. (w...What were all of you missing in the SuperFocus. (well besides the fact they went bust...)<br /><br />Given a new chance what would you have them improve in the product so that I has more commercial success the next time someone decides go for it?<br /><br />Is it the aesthetics?<br />Is it the weight?<br />is it the reliability?<br />Is it the fact that you have to move the knob?<br />Is removing the need to move a knob important? For example: finding the distance to the things we are directing our gaze at and automatically adjusting the focus accordingly an important feature?jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266739031995624565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-32666815112287759682014-04-05T16:40:15.141-04:002014-04-05T16:40:15.141-04:00Hey Dave,
Yeah.. those other models are not for p...Hey Dave,<br /><br />Yeah.. those other models are not for people with progressives, and are not the same as Superfocus, that is the yet-to-come Focuss.NSBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699797586114846405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-33999826974946098562014-04-04T13:53:28.301-04:002014-04-04T13:53:28.301-04:00I was looking at the currently available models to...I was looking at the currently available models to see if one would work in place of the Superfocus, right now. <br /><br />I guess I'll just have to wait for the new product. Sigh...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975707282824427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-39786517263602530212014-04-03T17:02:24.144-04:002014-04-03T17:02:24.144-04:00Rakewell: (Fun game: Count how many times the guy ...Rakewell: (Fun game: Count how many times the guy says "absolutely.") <br /><br />I think it is 11. Hope I win a free pair! :DNSBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699797586114846405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36880087.post-5258778911649911072014-04-03T17:01:52.781-04:002014-04-03T17:01:52.781-04:00Rakewell: "(Fun game: Count how many times th...Rakewell: "(Fun game: Count how many times the guy says "absolutely.") <br /><br />I think it is 11. Hope I win a free pair! :DNSBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699797586114846405noreply@blogger.com