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Fuji S5 Viewfinder Dark Around Edges

Started Feb 29, 2012 | Discussions thread
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dlaskins New Member • Posts: 1
Fuji S5 Viewfinder Dark Around Edges

Purchased a used Fuji S5 Pro and have this issue with the viewfinder as can be seen in the picture above (btw that was fun trying to capture the image). I have 2 lenses and this problem appears with both (Nikon 28-200mm and Tamron 90mm). Take the lens off and viewfinder is normal, put lens on and viola a nice little circle to focus on... does it with or without battery if the lens is on camera)

All other functions appear to be working and are viewable in the viewfinder except I can't see the whole frame.

Pictures appear to be unaffected (do not show the darkness). No issues with auto focus either. Just really sucks because I can't tell what all is in the frame composition.

I have tried dof button and it has no effect (I can hear it working but obviously can't see it)... I have also tried manual aperture to see if that was the issue and no change no matter what I do, it does not get bigger or smaller.

When installing lens on body the aperture does appear open normally on the lens.

Any ideas on how to resolve this or what may be causing it before I send it for repair?

Casio Exilim EX-S5 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
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