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Posted: **Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:50 pm**

Hi,

I just got my new D50 today but I have notice something different in the view finder. Everytime the centre AF is highlighted, I can see a line that go straight down the viewfinder.. I just need to know is this normal? Thanks in advance.

To people who have no idea what I am talking about...

Sorry for the noob question :oops:

Posted: **Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:53 pm**

I've used a D70, D2x and D50 and haven't noticed the line you've illustrated here. I'm sorry I can't be of more help, hopefully someone else can conclusively confirm or deny this.

Posted: **Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:55 pm**

Thanks for the reply

Keep them coming people!

Posted: **Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:25 am**

My D50 does not do this.

Posted: **Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:43 am**

ive seen that line a few times on my D70... mainly in really bright settings.... it hasnt affected any of my images so i dont think its much of a worry

Tim

Posted: **Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:26 am**

Thanks for all the reply

Yeah, I just heard from some D70 users and it seems that some have these lines and some dont. It doesnt really bothers me so I dont think I will take this back to the shop...

Thanks again!

Posted: **Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:26 am**

This has been discussed here before and from memory, I'm pretty sure that it is just an internal fine wire in the LCD that is barely visible. The fact that some cameras seem have it and some don't says more about the eyesight of their owners than the cameras. It's in all viewfinders and once you've seen it you can't not see it again :lol:

Don't worry about it and treat it as an additional grid line :lol:

Edit: here's one of the original threads: http://dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?t=96 ... viewfinder

Posted: **Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:15 am**

As mentioned in the Camera FAQ sticky at the top of this Absolute Beginners Questions section: (which admittedly should be updated from D70users to reflect the DSLRusers nature of this site)

"If you have an acute sense of sight, you may notice tiny "wires" running from the the auto focus points in the viewfinder to the edge of the frame. This is normal. It is not a defect nor is it indicative of poor quality control on your unit. "

Posted: **Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:38 am**

This is perfectly normal.

Do not be concerned.

Posted: **Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:50 am**

Yep. My D50 is the same. Nothing to worry about.

Cheers, John.

Posted: **Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:51 pm**

Thanks for everyone's reply

Sorry, I was freaking out therefore didnt read the sticky or do a proper forum search... :oops:

At least it is normal... which is good

Thanks again

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