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Dave Beaty · February 16th, 2008, 04:38 PM

We are having a slight problem with our viewfinder. The image seems to distort slightly - the sides bow in just a tiny amount. It almost looks like barrel distortion on a lens, but this is even on telephoto. Straight vertical lines on the edge curve ever so slightly.

It seems like it's more evident on bright scenes that are driving the display more than dark ones, but that could just be an optical illusion.

I think I'll have to have it serviced, but wondered if anyone else has seen this problem. It's a very new camera.

Brad Neal · February 18th, 2008, 08:13 AM

Yea, sounds like something is failing in the VF. Have you tried checking the plug where it attaches to the camera?

-Brad

February 16th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#1
Dave Beaty Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 240	HPX-500 Viewfinder We are having a slight problem with our viewfinder. The image seems to distort slightly - the sides bow in just a tiny amount. It almost looks like barrel distortion on a lens, but this is even on telephoto. Straight vertical lines on the edge curve ever so slightly. It seems like it's more evident on bright scenes that are driving the display more than dark ones, but that could just be an optical illusion. I think I'll have to have it serviced, but wondered if anyone else has seen this problem. It's a very new camera.

February 18th, 2008, 08:13 AM	#2
Brad Neal Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 35	Yea, sounds like something is failing in the VF. Have you tried checking the plug where it attaches to the camera? -Brad