Viewfinder cap

[deudeu]

Hey,

I have just started doing some night photo, and my camera's manual says that you should use the viewfinder cap when using a tripod because the light coming through the viewfinder can mess up the pictures. (Who else has red their user's manual in that much detail? not very many people I bet)

If you are taking pictures in low light is this still true?

Can i just put my hand in front of the viewfinder instead of puting the cap on?

Is this necessary without a bulb since i am limited to 30 sec exposure?

Do you guys actually do that when using your tripod? With my GX-10 it is a bit of a PITA to put the cap on. You need to take of the rubber piece and then place the cap.

Thank you in advance to all the knowledgeable peopole out there!

 

[Big Mike]

Sure, you can use your hand or something...just don't touch (shake) the camera.

I cover the viewfinder when shooting on a tripod (my face isn't up to the camera) and it's bright out. If it's not bright, then I don't bother.

 

[deudeu]

Sure, you can use your hand or something...just don't touch (shake) the camera.

I cover the viewfinder when shooting on a tripod (my face isn't up to the camera) and it's bright out. If it's not bright, then I don't bother.

Is there anything you don't know?

 

[Big Mike]

Not that I'm aware of :er:

 

[mrodgers]

Not that I'm aware of :er:

Do you know what the universal cooking time with a microwave is?

2 minutes and 7 seconds. If it needs less, take it out early. More, put it in for another 2 minutes and 7 seconds

 

[Big Mike]

Two minutes and 18 seconds.

 

[kundalini]

^^ :lmao:

I thought it was 2:22 just because it was quicker to hit.