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Dec 29, 2020 09:03:23   #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Great!
Why did you start a new thread to post the solution?
Kinda leaves your original one with no ending.


I suppose it did. Just thought it would get the results to everyone quicker. I'll try to do better next time!
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Dec 29, 2020 09:02:19   #
Rick from NY wrote:
I can’t help wondering how much of the solution was the result of the battery swap and how much was the result of the diopter adjustment. I’d be surprised if the battery swap had anything to do with the solution. Just curious, did you try adjusting the diopter before you swapped batts?


Yes I had, and it did not help at all. Thanks for your post!
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Dec 29, 2020 09:01:20   #
Scruples wrote:
I’m glad that you resolved the issue.
I truly hate when a camera or lens goes south. I have 4 film cameras in pristine condition. I have 2 digital cameras in pristine condition. I always remove batteries after a month of non-use.


Good advice, Thanks!
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Dec 28, 2020 17:55:49   #
Thank you to all who responded today. Bill_DE had posted about it being a possible battery issue. I initially dismissed the idea, (battery showed 3/4 full charge) but upon further research of the google links that were attached, I decided to swap out the battery and along with tuning in my diopter (after messing with it earlier today), that fixed the problem. I'm glad it was a simple fix and I'll keep an eye on that battery. It does have some age to it, so it could be going bad.
Again, thank you to all you offered the advice on all the things to try!!
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Dec 28, 2020 14:37:29   #
Bill_de wrote:
Google came up with a number of responses to your issue. Most mentioned the battery. Is your battery charge getting low?

You can sift through this page:

https://www.google.com/search?q=canon+eos+7d+viewfinder+dark&oq=Canon+EOS+7D+dark&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i22i30i457.14641j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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Nope, Battery is good, thanks for sharing the google info!
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Dec 28, 2020 13:33:19   #
Sorry I didn't give more detail earlier; here is more info.
Canon EOS 7D
Canon 50MM EF 1:1.2lens
Tamron 18-270MM lens
Camera is not fogging up from being outdoors; it's been inside the whole time. Live view finder works fine, but is turned off, I've tried the "adjustment wheel" beside the view finder; nothing changes. No children or food particles, battery is in place otherwise no pictures would be able to be taken.
Camera is not going into the dumpster at this point...
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Dec 27, 2020 21:44:52   #
I went to use my camera for Christmas time, and when looking through the view finder, everything is dark and blurry. I've switched lenses, and the result is the same. The photos I take turn out ok, autofocus is working fine. I've tried turning the diopter with no luck. Would this be the focusing screen? Any suggestions is greatly appreciated!
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Oct 22, 2020 13:51:33   #
We had plans and tickets to go to Alcatraz this past March, needless to say we didn't get there because of Covid. Hopefully we'll be able to get there some other time.
Love the pictures and the history that goes along with it!!!
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Oct 21, 2020 09:00:41   #


Thank you!!
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Oct 19, 2020 17:58:20   #
BB4A wrote:
Yes, I have a pair of them; first bought in 2015 and second bought in 2017 as a second body portrait combo. I often shoot my commissions in color and black & white; I prefer to set up a camera body & lens combo for each.

My experience is that it’s a relatively heavy, noisy, and ugly big lens... and I absolutely love it. It’s the only 50mm lens I will ever need, and at f/1.2 on a 5D MkIV body, I can shoot effectively at light levels so low I can’t see well enough to manually focus. It adds something to my photographs that no other lens does; I have some examples in other sections of this forum that explain this better than I can here.

It’s an “L” series lens; I suggest that you consider L = Learn to use it well? I’ve actually had fellow photographers (professionals) tell me that they couldn’t get used to the lens, or couldn’t get it to work properly for them. I’ve had no problems at all with either of mine, but because of it’s designed capabilities, this lens requires the photographer to set up their camera correctly and (most importantly) to use good operating technique when shooting with the lens wide open.
Yes, I have a pair of them; first bought in 2015 a... (show quote)


Thank you again for the info!
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Oct 19, 2020 13:57:52   #
CHG_CANON wrote:
This lens dates to 2007. I don't mean the new ones are that old, just that they make them in batches rather than new ones every day. I have one I bought used and it's one of my favorite lenses. The AF is perfect and fast and I've never had the slightest issue. The Canon Refurbished shop shows one, and a price around $1000 or less (if you kind find one used) is a better price for this high quality lens.

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-50mm-f-12l-usm-refurbished

The lens is rather artistic, especially at f/2 through the maximum f/1.2 aperture. As you get to smaller apertures, from f/4 onward, the differences between Canon's other two 50mm lenses become difficult to distinguish.
This lens dates to 2007. I don't mean the new ones... (show quote)


Thank you so much for the great info!! I really appreciate it!
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Oct 19, 2020 12:38:20   #
BB4A wrote:
I doubt it would have anything to do with Chinese Import Tariffs; both of mine state “Made in Japan”. 😉

They are in stock on the Canon USA Website: https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-50mm-f-12l-usm


Do you have this lens? Your experience with it? I've read quite a few reviews where the auto focus doesn't work and people send them back. But..there are a lot of great reviews as well.
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Oct 19, 2020 11:34:34   #
BB4A wrote:
I doubt it would have anything to do with Chinese Import Tariffs; both of mine state “Made in Japan”. 😉

They are in stock on the Canon USA Website: https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-50mm-f-12l-usm


Thank you!!
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Oct 19, 2020 10:46:04   #
I'm looking to purchase this lens. I've visited B&H, KEH, and Adorama; all websites have this lens backordered. Just curious if this is due to Covid, china tariffs, or just plain popularity??
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Feb 2, 2020 17:12:00   #
Thanks guys for all the wonderful information!! I appreciate it!
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