douglas_vitello1

<p>Diopter correction lenses do interchange between the original F1 (mechanical) and the New F1.Try E Bay.</p>

<p>Somehow the extreme compact Rebel SL1 always fails to get mentioned in regards to a very compact travel body.I bought one and love the darn thing so much the 60D with 15 - 85mmUSM stays at home most of the time.The Canon 10 - 18mm STM makes a great companion with this body along with many of the numerous EF-S compact zooms.Not a lot of money and no big deal if damaged or lost on a trip.Just my opinion.</p>

<p>Like the other guys said it is the focusing screen and you probably bumped the release latch with a lens.You should not use your fingers to replace it because of oil and dirt getting into the grooves of the screen.Canon makes some optional screens for the 40,50,60D (not sure of the DA) that include the removal & install tool.I've always liked grid screens so I purchased a Ef -D for my 60D.If you replace screens with a optional one you must reset custom function 4 #4 for the screen you are using.The screens go for around $30US.Adorama,B&H,Amazon all have them in stock.There are a couple tutorials on U Tube on how to replace it properly.</p>

<p>I would send it to Canon for a quote.Would you sell your car because it has some recent damage?It is part of life as a photographer.I average out my equipment purchase/repair/cleaning costs over the expected life of the equipment and base my judgements on those figures.Lenses are long term 'keepers' and the monthly cost of ownership work out to very little over 5- 10 (or more)years.Camera bodies these days go about 5 years because of technology updates.Everything Canon has cleaned or repaired for me has come back better than new.</p>

<p>When in doubt even close to home out comes a old beater 30D and my 18-55 & 55-250 kit lenses.Better than a point and shoot but no great loss if something happens for the worse.The kit lenses do a great job and weigh next to nothing.I guess most thieves will feel sorry for me and pass on by?</p>

<p>The 18-55mm is not a terrible lens by any means and should perform well under most conditions.Try using only the central focus point and see if that improves things.Open the images in the latest version of the Canon supplied software for viewing (Zoom Browser).</p>