Canon EOS 1 Instruction Manual - Page 19

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6. Dioptric Adjustment The viewfinder has a built-in dioptric adjustment mechanism that lets you adjust the eyesight correction to achieve a sharp viewfinder image. This also allows near- or far-sighted users to take pictures without wearing glasses. The diopter can be adjusted within a range of -3~+1 dpt. 1 Press inward on both sides (nonslip grip sections) of the eyecup frame. 2 While pressing in on the sides, slide the eyecup frame up to remove. MODE | { 3 Look into the viewfinder and turn the dioptric adjustment dial in either direction until the five focusing points or the fine spot metering area mark appear sharp. • The diagram shows the dial in the standard position (no compensation: -1 dpt). 4 Reattach the eyecup to the camera. The adjustment range is from -3 dpt to +1 dpt (diopter). For adjustment exceeding this range, use one of the optionally available Dioptric Adjustment Lenses. 19

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6. Dioptric Adjustment
The viewfinder has a built-in dioptric adjustment mechanism that lets you
adjust the eyesight correction to achieve a sharp viewfinder image. This
also allows near- or far-sighted users to take pictures without wearing
glasses. The diopter can be adjusted within a range of –3~+1 dpt.
1
Press inward on both sides (nonslip
grip sections) of the eyecup frame.
2
While pressing in on the sides, slide
the eyecup frame up to remove.
3
Look into the viewfinder and turn the
dioptric adjustment dial in either
direction until the five focusing
points or the fine spot metering area
mark appear sharp.
The diagram shows the dial in the
standard position (no compensation:
–1 dpt).
4
Reattach the eyecup to the camera.
MODE
{
|
The adjustment range is from –3 dpt to +1 dpt (diopter). For adjustment exceeding this
range, use one of the optionally available Dioptric Adjustment Lenses.