can not see a thing: I need to spend more money and buy an eyecup for my SX50. when the sun is out midday in California, I can not see in the viewfinder, and therefore I just guess on...

pooralice Loc: merced, ca

I need to spend more money and buy an eyecup for my SX50. when the sun is out midday in California, I can not see in the viewfinder, and therefore I just guess on taking a picture. Can someone suggest a eyecup for me and my sx50. btw, sometimes I wear glasses and sometimes I don't need my glasses ( my eyes change during the day).

flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley

pooralice wrote:

I need to spend more money and buy an eyecup for my SX50. when the sun is out midday in California, I can not see in the viewfinder, and therefore I just guess on taking a picture. Can someone suggest a eyecup for me and my sx50. btw, sometimes I wear glasses and sometimes I don't need my glasses ( my eyes change during the day).

I, too, have the same problem at times. I will be watching this post with interest. Cheers.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

pooralice wrote:

I need to spend more money and buy an eyecup for my SX50. when the sun is out midday in California, I can not see in the viewfinder, and therefore I just guess on taking a picture. Can someone suggest a eyecup for me and my sx50. btw, sometimes I wear glasses and sometimes I don't need my glasses ( my eyes change during the day).

They don't list the SX50 specifically, but if it a standard 18mm or 22 mm frame then a Hoodman eyecup is a great accessory.

http://hoodmanusa.com/cgi/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=CI07

Edit: You may want to check this thread out.... scroll down to the images, looks like a DIY with a Hoodman.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-162062-1.html

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

The lack of a viewfinder on a camera would be a deal-breaker for me. I am safe to assume when you say "viewfinder" you mean the little window that you put up close to your eye, rather than the LCD screen?

Have you tried using a brighter setting on the viewfinder image? Page 201 in your manual.
Since I don't have this camera, this is the best I can do for you.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Morning Star wrote:

The lack of a viewfinder on a camera would be a deal-breaker for me. ...

There is a viewfinder on the SX50; it's just not super bright or clear. I find myself always cupping my left hand around my face where my eye (and glasses!) meet the eyepiece. A larger eye cup would certainly be a great idea!

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

Linda From Maine wrote:

There is a viewfinder on the SX50; it's just not super bright or clear. I find myself always cupping my left hand around my face where my eye (and glasses!) meet the eyepiece. A larger eye cup would certainly be a great idea!

But what about brightening the image in the viewfinder?
Note that this does not affect the image output - at least with my camera it doesn't.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

Linda From Maine wrote:

There is a viewfinder on the SX50; it's just not super bright or clear. I find myself always cupping my left hand around my face where my eye (and glasses!) meet the eyepiece. A larger eye cup would certainly be a great idea!

It is a DIY fix, but would allow a good goodman eyecup to be on an SX 50.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-162062-1.html

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Morning Star wrote:

But what about brightening the image in the viewfinder?
Note that this does not affect the image output - at least with my camera it doesn't.

Can you explain how to do that? Are you speaking of SLR's? The sx50 is a bridge camera, with EVF. Thanks!

(edit - OK, page 201. Sorry :| I pushed from level 3 to 5, and it did brighten the image when looking through the viewfinder, though it's barely perceptible. Guess a bit is better than none. Thanks!)

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

I use the Hoodman on my D7200. There are cheaper knockoffs for around $10 from Amazon and their suppliers. I'm guessing you could trim one to fit or attach it somehow. I also have an SX-50 as a backup and may give this a try myself, the eyecup makes a big difference for me on my DSLR, I wear glasses and am left-eyed. It blocks a lot of ambient light and I can focus much more clearly. Good luck.

henryp Loc: New York, NY

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rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Linda From Maine wrote:

Can you explain how to do that? Are you speaking of SLR's? The sx50 is a bridge camera, with EVF. Thanks!

See page 201 in your sx50 manual on how to adjust both viewfinder and lcd brightness.

The first thing I do when I get a new camera is to carefully read the manual all the way through several times. If you don't take the time to study the manual for your digital camera, you are likely missing out on much the camera has to offer. And that would be a shame.

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

As I said above, I do not own this camera, so I can only go by what the manual says. And on page 201 of the SX50 manual, it says "Screen and viewfinder brightness can be set separately. Activate the desired display in advance by pressing the <|> button. (I take this to mean that you activate either the LCD screen or the EVF). Choose {LCD Brightness}, and then press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the brightness.
Without having the camera in hand, I cannot make it any clearer than this, but also see:
http://community.usa.canon.com/t5/PowerShot/Canon-SX50-HS-viewfinder-darkens-when-outside/td-p/134147

Linda from Maine, if you meant how to do that on the E-M1: Go to the menu, Gear J, EVF Adjust, EVF Auto Luninance, Off.
Then Menu, Gear J, EVF Adjust, EVF Adjust {Adjust the right scale up so it's bright enough for you.
You'll have to hold the viewfinder to your eye while doing this second step because the screen goes black.
I haven't checked manuals for the other OM-D series cameras but imagine they're much the same.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

rook2c4 wrote:

... If you don't take the time to study the manual for your digital camera, you are likely missing out on much the camera has to offer. And that would be a shame.

LOL - still learning little tidbits after 2 years of owning this feature-packed camera and assisting dozens of other users. Hard to memorize 250+ pages when you're old :)

chazz4623 Loc: Prairieville, La

Oreven half that much if you're "high mileage".

Linda From Maine wrote:

LOL - still learning little tidbits after 2 years of owning this feature-packed camera and assisting dozens of other users. Hard to memorize 250+ pages when you're old :)

:D :lol: :P

paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah

pooralice wrote:

I need to spend more money and buy an eyecup for my SX50. when the sun is out midday in California, I can not see in the viewfinder, and therefore I just guess on taking a picture. Can someone suggest a eyecup for me and my sx50. btw, sometimes I wear glasses and sometimes I don't need my glasses ( my eyes change during the day).

Some camera have a built in adjustment for adjusting the viewfinder for the eye as we age. I am so equipped on mine and can adjust the image by a simple dial. A quick fix for me and my daughter who has still great visions while mine is compromised. As I have aged I simply cannot see buying a camera without that adjustment.