Nikon viewfinder shutter
Dec 6, 2016 01:22:27 #
Do any of the Nikons have a way of blocking light through the viewfinder when in live view?
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
Dec 6, 2016 01:33:38 #
Try putting the viewfinder cover on. Some of the higher end Nikons have a shutter on them.
Dec 6, 2016 01:35:55 #
Pilot 6 wrote:
Do any of the Nikons have a way of blocking light through the viewfinder when in live view?......
D810
Dec 6, 2016 01:52:53 #
Pilot 6 wrote:
Do any of the Nikons have a way of blocking light through the viewfinder when in live view?
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
If you can't locate your viewfinder cover, try your left thumb. I know, it sounds silly and you are going to have to clean the viewfinder later, but it's really quite effective. If your camera is well sealed, you shouldn't be getting any light from the viewfinder anyway (assuming switching to live view raises the mirror. On a tripod, try a piece of black gaffers (NOT DUCT) tape. Stretched over the viewfinder, it probably won't touch the glass anyway, and it comes off without leaving a residue.
Dec 6, 2016 04:55:22 #
Dec 6, 2016 06:59:45 #
Pilot 6 wrote:
Do any of the Nikons have a way of blocking light through the viewfinder when in live view?
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
You can buy a little piece that fits over the viewfinder. Nikon's website says they are currently out of inventory, but you can also go to B&H for it. $3.50 from Nikon's website, $2.95 from B&H. The part number is DK-5, under Camera Eyepiece Accessories, and compatible with your model camera.
Dec 6, 2016 07:43:38 #
My 7200 came with a viewfinder cover. The other trick is just ware a large brimmed hat and once you have everything in focus use a remote and drop the hat on the camera.
Dec 6, 2016 08:18:10 #
Bugfan
Loc: Toronto, Canada
The Nikon D3 and D800 have a shutter for the viewfinder. And it works great.
But ... if you are using live view why do you care? The viewfinder is covered with a mirror and whatever sensors may be affected from light coming into the viewfinder should be disabled anyway.
The shutter is normally used when you're doing remote photography through the lens or any time you will take a picture without covering your viewfinder window with your eye. That way light doesn't reflect into the viewfinder buggering up the exposure.
But ... if you are using live view why do you care? The viewfinder is covered with a mirror and whatever sensors may be affected from light coming into the viewfinder should be disabled anyway.
The shutter is normally used when you're doing remote photography through the lens or any time you will take a picture without covering your viewfinder window with your eye. That way light doesn't reflect into the viewfinder buggering up the exposure.
Dec 6, 2016 09:21:53 #
Mogul wrote:
... If your camera is well sealed, you shouldn't be getting any light from the viewfinder anyway .......
In the case of the nikon D7100, light through the viewfinder does make its way to the sensor even in the live view mode.
Dec 6, 2016 17:59:26 #
The D810 has a viewfinder shutter. You could also use a bit of Gaffer's tape, which would not leave a residue.
Dec 7, 2016 06:28:21 #
Pilot 6 wrote:
Do any of the Nikons have a way of blocking light through the viewfinder when in live view?
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
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Dec 7, 2016 06:40:08 #
Both my D700 and D800e have a cover, actuated by a small lever.
--Bob
--Bob
Pilot 6 wrote:
Do any of the Nikons have a way of blocking light through the viewfinder when in live view?
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
Dec 7, 2016 07:29:42 #
Pilot 6 wrote:
Do any of the Nikons have a way of blocking light through the viewfinder when in live view?
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
Yes. Many of the newer Nikons, (My D7100 and my D610) came with a viewfinder cover that slides over the outside of the viewfinder if you want to block it. Personally, the only time that I use live view is when I have the camera on a tripod at night and am doing timed or long exposures. I normally don't use live view, except when doing long exposures.
Dec 7, 2016 08:49:58 #
Dec 7, 2016 08:58:46 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Pilot 6 wrote:
Do any of the Nikons have a way of blocking light through the viewfinder when in live view?
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
Very interested in knowing how to prevent affecting exposure in that mode. I'm currently using a D5300.
I know the Nikon D800, D700, and D500 models come with a shutter curtain for the view finder. Nikon used to make a piece of plastic that fit in a slot over the eyepiece. If not use your thumb. I know some Nikon cameras that included that little plastic eyepiece cover. Nikon Dk-5 from B&H will cost you about $3.00. Get it.
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