NX5U Viewfinder Issue at DVinfo.net

Andrew Dom · March 6th, 2011, 05:07 PM

Hello all,

I've had my Sony NX5U for just under a year now. I love the camera and im very happy with it. However, I recently noticed that the viewfinder seems to have a sort of distorted, fuzzy line going horizontally across it. I rarely use the VF so i just noticed it. I tried taking the eyepiece off and cleaning it, thinking that it could have been a hair or something and it still hasnt gone away.

Has anyone else encountered this problem or has some suggestions on what is causing it?

Thanks,
Andrew

Timmy Wright · March 13th, 2011, 03:31 AM

yes i also have this problem its in the bottom 3rd. i tried cleaning aswell but it didnt work. any info on how to fix it would be great.

Michael Bray · March 13th, 2011, 11:03 PM

Well, just to state the obvious...this is not normal behavior for the VF. Have you tried adjusting the VF lens adjustment lever to see if that makes a difference? If not, my guess is that this is something that the end user cant just fix or adjust on their own.

Andrew, you mention that you have had the camera for just under a year, I would strongly suggest contacting Sony support before your 12 month warrenty expires (hopefully it hasn't already) and see how they tell you to proceed. Good Luck!

Andrew Dom · March 14th, 2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmy Wright

yes i also have this problem its in the bottom 3rd. i tried cleaning aswell but it didnt work. any info on how to fix it would be great.

Yeah its in the bottom 3rd of my camera as well. I'm going to contact Sony and see what they tell me. I'll let you guys know what happens

March 6th, 2011, 05:07 PM	#1
Andrew Dom Tourist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2	NX5U Viewfinder Issue Hello all, I've had my Sony NX5U for just under a year now. I love the camera and im very happy with it. However, I recently noticed that the viewfinder seems to have a sort of distorted, fuzzy line going horizontally across it. I rarely use the VF so i just noticed it. I tried taking the eyepiece off and cleaning it, thinking that it could have been a hair or something and it still hasnt gone away. Has anyone else encountered this problem or has some suggestions on what is causing it? Thanks, Andrew

March 13th, 2011, 03:31 AM	#2
Timmy Wright New Boot Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: goldcoast, australia Posts: 7	Re: NX5U Viewfinder Issue yes i also have this problem its in the bottom 3rd. i tried cleaning aswell but it didnt work. any info on how to fix it would be great.

March 13th, 2011, 11:03 PM	#3
Michael Bray Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Byron Center, MI Posts: 128	Re: NX5U Viewfinder Issue Well, just to state the obvious...this is not normal behavior for the VF. Have you tried adjusting the VF lens adjustment lever to see if that makes a difference? If not, my guess is that this is something that the end user cant just fix or adjust on their own. Andrew, you mention that you have had the camera for just under a year, I would strongly suggest contacting Sony support before your 12 month warrenty expires (hopefully it hasn't already) and see how they tell you to proceed. Good Luck!