stipe_marinovic Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Hi everybody!I have a problem with Canon 30d (and 350d).. when I'm shooting at bright sunnyday I can't see exposure data in viewfinder.. they are just not bright enough,big enough, bold enough.. actually I don't know what is the real problem is itfont size, viewfinder size or something else.The same problem I had before with using Olympus E-1.Only with Nikon (D200, D2H,..) camera I didn't have this problem. Every time Iwould look thrue Nikon D2H's viewfinder the first thing I would notice wasexposure data..I'm trying to get used shooting in M mode.. but this makes it really hard when Ihave to struggle trying to read exposure data.. :(Is there anyone with the same problem.. how did you resolve it?Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_howard1 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I use the top panel on my 30D when it gets to bright for the viewfinder, fortunately it is not that sunny in the UK so it is not much of a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_sibson1 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 The 20D, 30D and 5D all have this problem and there is no adjustment available. The 40D is considerably better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipe_marinovic Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 I was shooting sailing regatta few days ago.. and since we were cruising around boats, some times boat was be in the sun, some times in shade..and some times against the sun.. it was (pardon me for expression) pain in the ass shooting it in M mode.. I couldn't see any data in viewfinder :( Would some different viewfinder eyecup (bigger one used for shooting with glasses) or magnifier help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark u Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Try using DoF preview - assuming you aren't shooting wide open it will darken the viewfinder and make the data display more legible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipe_marinovic Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 Thanks! I tried few hours ago :( not good :( Any other solution? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 "The 20D, 30D and 5D all have this problem and there is no adjustment available. The 40D is considerably better." Hmm, I find them all about the same--can see VF data just fine, even in sunny Honolulu. I read so many divergent opinions about this issue there must be considerable variation in human eyesight and/or Canon's backlight QC. I can say the VF data display in my my 20D, 5D and 40D adjust according to ambient light, getting very bright when I shoot on sun lit white sand beaches. The main VF problem I've encountered is side light from the setting sun causing glare on the VF lens. No a problem for sunsets but if you shoot the surrounding landscape it's a pain. Wish I had an oversized rubber cup to seal the VF better. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Michael Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 >>> Is there anyone with the same problem <<< Yes, and I am not alone, (obviously). >>> how did you resolve it? <<< ND8, (well an ND4 also) WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Michael Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 And an old Minolta rubber eye hood assists. (the kind that wraps around the side of the eye like swimming goggles). I had to make it fit the Canon 20D (read: `butcher the Minolta slide on metal mount`. I found this keeps the stray, bright light stuffing up my right eye: great for snow and sand. WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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