 John M. Mulhouse |
Blue tint in viewfinder Hi, I have a Minolta Maxxum 5 film camera and have been quite happy with it. However, a bluish tint has developed along the periphery of each side of the viewfinder. The tint is opaque and flares slightly toward the top. It is not a lens issue as the tint remains even when no lens is in place. This tint appeared very suddenly, essentially overnight, and the only thing I can think of is that the camera somehow got bumped or jarred and the optics came out of alignment. But this is just speculation on my part. Does anyone know what might be causing this strange blue tint, if it will affect photos, and how (or if) it can be fixed? I'd really appreciate any advice. Thanks! John
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
on the focusing screen or the mirror. Have them check and cleaned if needed.
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John M. Mulhouse |
Thanks for the advice. I just checked and cleaned the focusing screen and mirror and the tint is still there. I assume that must mean the problem is with the prism. I don't think this will affect photos, will it? Anyway, at least I got rid of some pesky dust and lint when I cleaned the mirror and screen.
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Justin G. |
Well John luckily it won't affect your images in any way IF it is the prism. When the image comes through the lens of an SLR it is reflected upward by the mirror, through the prism and into your viewfinder. When you fire shutter the mirror lifts up and the image goes directly onto the film and doesn't touch the prism. In luck for you. Have it checked, that's your best bet. Do you have a local pro shop?
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
try cleaning the part you look thru
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John M. Mulhouse |
Ah, yes, cleaning the eyepiece should have been obvious, so I did it. But, still blue. I finally went to the shop and all four or five of the people looking at it were baffled. The prism separating slightly from the camera was the best guess. No one thinks it'll affect the photos. So, I'll go take some shots. Thanks for your help.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Would affect seeing things if it gets worse. I'd get it fixed when ever you can afford it because a camera should be able to take a bump. A prism coming loose should only come from something that you know what made it happen, like the kind of drop that has you checking for stuff broken. Not a next day where did that come from thing.
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John M. Mulhouse |
Yeah, I honestly can't imagine that a bump did it--it was in a padded camera case whenever it wasn't being used. And I didn't bump it while shooting. That's the real mystery. Unfortunately, it will probably cost more to fix the prism than to just buy a new camera. So, I'll use it until it really goes haywire. Alas.
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