Sony DSLR-A580 Instruction Manual (Large File - 11.45 MB) - Page 34

Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder in viewfinder mode, as in shooting with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover. 1 Tilt the LCD monitor downward. 2 Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup. • Put your fingers under the eyecup, and slide it upward. • When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately), the FDAA1AM Angle Finder (sold separately), or the FDA-ME1AM Magnifying Eyepiece (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them. 3 Slide the eyepiece cover over the viewfinder. Note • The eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on the situation, and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to flash. In such cases, turn off both [Eye-Start AF] (page 41) and [Auto off w/ VF] (page 153). 34