Has anyone experienced a blurred image in the view finder of the 3030Z? I have adjusted the diopter knob on the side and the autofocus marks are sharp but the image I want to photograph is NEVER sharp. I compared it to my Nikon 6006 view finder image thinking there was possibly something wrong with my eyes but the Nikon's view finder was perfectly sharp. Are there any other adjustments I can make or is this the nature of the beast? I expect the image to be perfectly sharp just like my Nikon. Am I expecting too much from a digital camera compared to film? I've had the camera for two days and I'm extremely disappointed in this aspect of it and am thinking of returning it. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Re: Blurred image
The viewfinder image should look sharp & clear, as long as the
camera is turned ON. If the camera is OFF, the viewfinder image
will blur. At least this is how it works on my C2000z.
If your viewfinder is always blurry, I would return the camera
for exchange.
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Two possible situations. It might be that the lens focusing system isn't working. Try focusing by hand (turn the lens manually) If the image moves through a point of sharp focus, then you have a lens or focus motor problem.
More likely, you have improperly adjusted the diopter. There is a small, circular wheel on the right side of the viewfinder, toward the top corner. It is sometimes covered by the rubber viewfinder hood so you might not notice it. This adjusts the diopter correction in the viewfinder and if it's set wrong, nothing will ever look in focus. The pictures would be fine, but since the diopter is a correction for your eyesight, the viewfinder will be out of focus.
Next to the viewfinder ther is a diopter adjustment so you can change the focus in the viewfinder. this is so if you need glasses the camera can be set for you. Start by focusing the camera on something, then slide to turn the diopter adjustment until it looks sharp and try not to bump it.
Next to the eyepiece is a diopter adjustment. This allows you to focus the viewfinder just for your eye. The camera lens is not affected. I can adjust the diopter and shoot without my glasses haveing to be on.
It sounds like the eyepiece focus adjustment knob may just need to be set for your eyesight. There should be a small knob or dial with a + & - sign around it. This is the "diopter" which doesn't affect the camera's focusing, only how you see the image.
I think your camera has a diopter adjustment. If it does, it'll be located on the right side of the eyepiece. It's a small wheel with a + and -. Adjust that until the image is clear. -or- It's possible that it is in need of cleaning. If you plan to remove the focusing screen, be exceptionally careful not to scratch it. Has it been subjected to extreme moisture conditions?
subaru662,
can you see the lens in the finder move when you zoom out? if not ,the finder lens is stuck.
if it does move when zooming, see if you have a diopter adjustment wheel or sliding knob near the front lens of the finder. if so adjust the lens to your eye.
If the focus is blurred on the view finder, assuming you are talking about the eye piece and not the lcd, then it is a out of focus issue. Even though when you view it it's ok. Some cameras still have a focus knob somewhere to focus the eye piece.
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