Viefinder problem ???

[hopf]

I have noticed something odd with my R-d1 today. It seems that the right side of the viefinder has gone a little strange. On the 28mm frame lines I cant make out the right side any more and it even is a problem with the 35mm.It seems like for some reason I am getting reflection of the prism on the left side of the view finder. Could it have shifted? If I look into the finder from the lens side I can see the edge of the prism protruding just a hair into the window.

Has anybody come across this before?

Any sugestions?

I would aprechiate any sugestions before i send it back for repair.

Thanks

KAI

 

[jlw]

A lot of users of cameras equipped with the Cosina range/viewfinder module (including the R-D 1) have noticed that the right side of the finder is a bit flarey under strong crosslighting -- it's because of that prism you saw, which is normally just out of view but which can catch stray light if it comes in at a steep angle. (Apparently this tight spacing is a price you pay for the compactness of the module.)

However, if yours used to be OK but suddenly you've got a problem even under normal lighting conditions, it does suggest that something has slipped and you'll need to send it off for repair. My first guess would be that a light baffle is out of place, but it could be the RF optics themselves.

 

[hopf]

Thanks for the reply.

KAI

A lot of users of cameras equipped with the Cosina range/viewfinder module (including the R-D 1) have noticed that the right side of the finder is a bit flarey under strong crosslighting -- it's because of that prism you saw, which is normally just out of view but which can catch stray light if it comes in at a steep angle. (Apparently this tight spacing is a price you pay for the compactness of the module.)

However, if yours used to be OK but suddenly you've got a problem even under normal lighting conditions, it does suggest that something has slipped and you'll need to send it off for repair. My first guess would be that a light baffle is out of place, but it could be the RF optics themselves.