30D viewfinder

Hi

I have just recieved my 30D and used it for the first time. The problem I have is when looking through the viewfinder I see what appears to be a guaze look, this does not apear on the pictures but it make manual focusing hard to judge. My question is does this happen with all 30D's or have I missed something when preparing the camera. I was using a 300D and did not have this problem.

Thanks

Normal. I asked the same question why I got my 30.

Have you adjusted the dioptric wheel?

At the top right corner of the eyecup/eyepiece is a tiny wheel (I didn't notice mine for about a week!!).

Looking at something bright, rack your lens out of focus; then use the tiny wheel to make the nine little focusing squares clear and crisp.

Hopefully your eyesight falls withing the range of the dioptric adjustment.

It sounds to me like that's your problem. If not, holler again - we try to listen.

Mine is great, but I did have to adjust the dioptric wheel or else everything was fuzzy and looked out of focus.

Thanks for your help, I'm off to try the suggestions.

You wouldent believe how long I spent trying to locate a protective cover on all the parts of the camera and lens.

I know what you mean and I also don't understand it but it depends on the lens you have attached. Some lens look like there is a layer of fine gauze over it that you are looking through and others are crystal clear. It doesn't show up on the image and thats the main thing.

Jack

As long as you have the diopter adjustment set for crisp viewing through the viewfinder, what you are seeing is most likely caused by the focusing screen. It should vary depending on the available light you are shooting in. The more light you have, the less you should notice that "guaze" look. The less light, the more "gauze" you will see.

Ken