Where is the lcd?

[jerevan]

Hello,

 

this might be a dumb newbie question, but however, here it is:

 

Where is the lcd panel on a F3 DE-2 prism situated? Is it within the

prism or is it in the body, being relayed by way of mirrors or

something, into the prism?

 

The reason I am asking is to know whether it is any idea to buy

another prism. The lcd is quite hard to see.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Jimi

[richard_cochran]

The LCD is in the body. You can remove the prism and see it just in

front of the viewing screen.

[todd peach seattle, washi]

In the body.

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The reason I am asking is to know whether it is any idea to buy another prism. The lcd is quite hard to see</i>

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Depends on why it's 'hard to see'. If the LCD is failing, that should be apparent when you look at it with the prism removed. If the prism has taken a knock, it can throw the relay mirrors out of alignment and make the LCD hard to see.

[oswegophoto]

Another point: there's a teeny little window (centered under the front of the finder) that

admits

the light to illuminate the LCD. If ambient light is low, you may have to use the electric

light (the little red button beloved by all F3 owners). If there seems to be enough light,

make sure the window isn't blocked by something like (I've done it) fingers on the top of

the lens. I've also removed the metering forks from my lenses: around f/5.6 they block

enough light to annoy me, and I don't have a camera that needs them (save 'em & their

screws in case you need to sell the lens later).

[jerevan]

Thanks for your answers.

 

It cleared up the confusion and gave me some extra info as well. The lcd is kinda hard to see in low light, but other than that seems fine.