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Canon T3i view finder fuzzy

May 18, 2012 10:26AM PDT

I'm about to buy T3i, but when I look through the view finder the image I see is never in focus (somewhat fuzzy) ... when looking through view finder of Nikon cameras the 'view' is crystal clear. Is it me, the camera ? do others have this problem. Thanks

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I agree.
May 18, 2012 10:31AM PDT

LCD displays are compromises in pixels, color and more. I tend to turn off the LCD and use the viewfinder all the time.
Bob

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Canon T3i view finder fuzzy
May 18, 2012 10:41AM PDT

Bob,

I intend to use viewfinder more than LCD. My problem is that when I look through the viewfinder it seems the image I'm seeing is not clear - LCD off ... at least not as clear as what I see through, say a Nikon or Sony. I really think the Canon is a better camera, but I'm afraid I'll be frustrated not being able to determine if things are in focus ... I can not read the signage in the store through the Canon viewfinder, but have no problem with the other cameras. I'm wondering if I know what I'm doing, if the camera's on display are damaged in some way - is this a normal issue with the Canon?

Thanks for fast reply.

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(NT) See that reply about the dioptric adjust?
May 18, 2012 11:56AM PDT
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Dioptric Adjustment
May 18, 2012 11:31AM PDT

The T3i has a dioptric adjustment dial right next to viewfinder for adjusting the clarity of the viewfinder. It may have been out of adjustment for your eyesight.

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Canon T3i view finder fuzzy
May 19, 2012 1:27AM PDT

Thanks ... i just knew there must be something going on ... I'll take a look at this ... thanks again