Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]B. D. On the EOS 1v I had and my 1D, they have a built in blind that you can activate at the flip of a switch. But, on the less expensive series, I believe Canon provides a cap of sorts. Rick On Dec 1, 2004, at 11:15 AM, B. D. Colen wrote: > Interesting that they did it that way. My E-l has a built-in shutter, > with an external lever, as do a number of other cameras. Knowing the > EOS > line and Canon, they may have gone the external cap route to reduce yet > another possible point of entry for dust or moisture, although I would > think sealing a little shaft would be pretty easy. > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of > Richard C. Floyd > Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 11:10 AM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Long Lenses on Digital Canon SLRs > > > On my EOS cameras there is a viewfinder cap built into the neckstrap > for blocking the eyepiece from stray light when your eye is not at the > camera. I would imagine the DRebel has the same or an accessory cap > that came in the box to do the same. Check the manual for this. > > Rick > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >