QUOTE(pky @ Feb 29 2008, 03:40 AM)
think i might know the problem. Peep too much into the pict that i forgot that it was taken only with 5MP.
Anyway, what is the eyepiece cover for? according to the menu, it says that it is to prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. Don't understand how the light can go in. Is it really advisable to use it?
Paul Nicol, Mar 31, 2004; 02:08 p.m.
When the viewfinder is exposed to extra light the camera meter will alter the camera settings (f-stop and or aperture) prior to an exposure. If you have the camera in manual then it won't matter. When you take the picture the mirror covers the viewfinder so any light coming into the viewfinder will not make it any farther than the mirror blocking the way during exposure (in theory). If you want to see the effects then put your camera on a tripod with the viewfinder facing a strong light source. Looking at the lcd screen, (I am assuming you have a more recent 35mm camera), you will see the metering change when passing your hand in front of the viewfinder when in auto exposure mode. Hope this makes some sense.
Paul Bryan, Mar 31, 2004; 02:10 p.m.
In AE modes some light let in through the eyepiece can alter the exposure reading, in Manual mode the exposure is fixed to whatever you set it to, so light coming in through the eyepiece doesn't change anything.
If you are setting your Manual exposure using the TTL meter without the eyepiece covered you could have problems, but I've never metered on anything without my eye blocking the eyepiece (How would you know what you're metering on?)
The biggest problem is composing a shot on a tripod, then stepping back and firing off a few shots in an AE mode with your cable release, since the AE modes meter the light just before the shutter is released you could get an inaccurate exposure...
When the exposure is being made, the mirror flaps up to cover the eyepiece and blocks any light from coming in that way...
This post has been edited by Ahmike: Feb 29 2008, 04:02 AM