long focusing loupes?

[Greg]

Keep coming across some long focusing loupes up at auction. Horseman and Wista brands and maybe a third brand. What is the advantage for using these long tubular loupes over common shorter loupes?
thanks

[rdeloe]

I just find them easier to use. My camera has a pop-out viewing hood. I don't use it all the time, but when I do the long loupe lets me avoid hitting the hood with my face! Even under the dark cloth I like the distance. It's a personal preference.

[Jac@stafford.net]

Ya don't have ta take da blunt cigar outta yer mouth.

[Alan Gales]

Ya don't have ta take da blunt cigar outta yer mouth.

;)

Or if you have a nose like Jimmy Durante.

https://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/Jimmy%20Durante_222735


Like rdeloe says. Try using a short loupe on a Speed or Crown Graphic with the viewing hood extended.

[ic-racer]

You don't have to swing the viewing hood out of the way.

[Jac@stafford.net]

You don't have to swing the viewing hood out of the way.

Right! I have a long Wista loupe and the camera's back shield would interfere without it. I also have a Silvestri (http://www.silvestricamerashop.it/shop/1853-large_default/silvestri-tilting-loupe-6x.jpg) with the optional pivoting front piece that replaces the normal loupe hood so we can examine corners. Unfortunately the Silvestri is so tiny, so short it cannot be used under a hood. Quite disappointing.