Full Frame Cameras & their viewfinders

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Someone I know recently asked me if I thought they had a fault with their Canon 5D III. When he looked through the viewfinder he was noticing reflections at the bottom and was wondering if there was a problem with the mirror. I did not notice it at first as you have to intentionally look down as you look through the viewfinder (as one would if they have to wear varifocals). When I did notice it, I started looking into other full frame cameras and noticed the same reflections. Has anyone else come across this issue? Generally speaking, it would not pose an issue for me and I'd ignore it as you don't notice it when looking through the centre of the viewfinder, but understandably, if you'd paid for a 5D III, you'd want to know that there isn't a fault with the camera. So, can anyone confirm if this is a problem or not? I've only noticed it in Canon full frame cameras, I've not had a chance to look through any others and I also see nothing like it through a crop sensored camera. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks
 
I've noticed it - not an issue for me. I'm sure there was a thread on here about this before somewhere.
 
I've got a couple of 5DMkII's, a couple of 1Dx's and a 5DMkIII and the reflections occur on them all.

Bob
 
Just checked mine. I can see it yes, but I have to move my eye up, and look down into it to such an extent that I can no longer see the entire viewfinder image. Why would anyone do that... and furthermore, why would you be bothered? :) It's clearly just seeing internal reflections from the pentaprism. Just look through it properly :) It's like people who complain about cars pulling to the left without realising that it's just the camber of the road... and constantly return the car to the dealers to fix it :)

Stop looking for problems. (and in the other scenario.... put your ****ing hands on the wheel! :))
 
David, as I said, it was someone I knew who saw this issue in a camera he owns and he just wanted reassurance. I did mention that when you look through the centre of the viewfinder then it is not a problem.

But, thank you everybody for the reassurance
 
Reassure him all is well. :)
 
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