Strange "view" through the N80/F80 viewfinder

<p>I just bought a used N80 via eBay. The camera arrived today, and it seems to be an a great shape, except that there's a strange "gap" beneath the bottom of the viewfinder where the aperture and shutter speeds would be displayed. Here's a couple of clumsy pictures of the viewfinder:</p><p><img src="http://www.ptvavm.com/hold/2009-04-18_LZ8_05046.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>One more:<br>

<img src="http://www.ptvavm.com/hold/2009-04-18_LZ8_05049.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>I've looked inside the mirror chamber of the camera, but can't see anything obviously wrong. The camera seems to work OK with a lens attached. I haven't shot a roll through yet, I'm going to do that later today and see how they turn out.</p><p>Does anyone know what the abnormal showing above may be?</p>

<p>Here's another picture. Basically, there's a clear gap under the bottom of the viewfinder info panel!</p>

<p><img src="http://www.ptvavm.com/hold/2009-04-18_LZ8_05052.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>When I look in mine straight in, I can't see anything, but if I try to look in and down, I see a white, lit triangle. But it appears to me that what I am seeing is a reflection of a different face of the pentaprism, not the face that is straight ahead. Don't know why yours has the black jagged thing superimposed over it; maybe light seal material?</p>

<p>The focus screen is missing/has fallen out.</p>

<p><em>The focus screen is missing/has fallen out.</em></p>

<p>I don't believe that's the case--I can very clearly see the five focus points and the custom-function enabled grid. Wouldn't those be parts of the focusing screen?</p>

<p>The grid and focus points are on a seperate LCD overlay.</p>

<p>Ian</p>

<p>Thanks for that information, Ian. Would this affect the usage of the camera? I guess I'll find out when I shoot a roll through today.</p>

<p>I wonder why you haven't begun the process of returning the camera back to the seller for a refund?</p>

<p>Well the roll came back absolutely fine. No evidence of any light leak, and no scratches or anything out of the ordinary.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone for the suggestions and insights.</p>

 

<p>The roll may have been fine, but the camera is still "wrong". I'm still going w/missing focus screen. Retrun it and keep Ebay honest.</p>