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You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting
the exposure. When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder
in viewfinder mode, as in shooting with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece
cover.
Note
• The eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on
the situation, and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to
flash. In such cases, turn off both [Eye-Start AF] (page 71) and [Auto off w/ VF]
(page 136).
Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup
1
Tilt the LCD monitor downward.
2
Carefully slide the eyecup off by
pushing on each side of the
eyecup.
• Put your fingers under the eyecup, and
slide it upward.
• When attaching the FDA-M1AM
Magnifier (sold separately), the FDA-
A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately),
or the FDA-ME1AM Magnifying
Eyepiece (sold separately) to the
camera, remove the eyecup as
illustrated and attach them.
3
Slide the eyepiece cover over the
viewfinder.
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