Canon EOS R6 Mark ii Viewfinder - Frame barrel distortion at top of screen

[mglotspeich]

Hi all,  I am a eyeglass wearer and just received the R6 Mark ii. I love that there is enough eye relief to see the whole viewfinder. However I noticed that the upper portion of the viewfinder edge has barrel distortion on both the left and right side.  It is not severe but present. I am wondering if this is because I wear eyeglasses. When I take my glasses off I cannot determine if the distortion is stil there. I am talking about the edge (frame) of the viewfinder, not the image. Is this a defect with my new camera or has anyone else experienced this?  Thanks!

Mike

St. Louis, Mo

[LeeP]

I would imagine if you are seeing it with your glasses on, that your glasses are causing the distortion. I too wear glasses. Just a theory.

[mglotspeich]

Thank you. Do you see any barrel distortion in the EVF while wearing glasses. Like I said not the image itself, but the edge of frame of the viewfinder? Thanks for the quick reply!

[LeeP]

I don't see distortion, but my prescription isn't a tricky one. I'm far-sighted--it's up close where I need the help--so it may be dependent on the prescription and resulting curvature that the lens in the glasses causes to be seen. If your pictures come out fine, that's all that really matters.

[mglotspeich]

Thank you so much! My prescription is for near sighted. I was so concerned that I would not be able to see the full viewfinder with my glasses, before purchase. I was so happy that the eye relief worked out great. I guess I should be happy with what I have. 🙂 Do you like the r6 mark ii?

[LeeP]

I don't own an R6, but was speaking in general. I shoot with two mirrorless Canons and 8 or so 35mm SLRs. Seeing through the viewfinders with glasses on is to varying degrees challenging so I understood where you were coming from. Enjoy your camera and may it bring you great satisfaction.

[ivl]

Do you have a cylinder to correct astigmatism? I do, and it can cause quite a barrel distortion, but you'll get used to it. I'm now wearing contacts, where the issue is less obvious.

[mglotspeich]

Hello. Thank you for the information. I am starting to think that it is not a defective camera but simply that I am looking through the viewfinder with glasses. I was concerned because I just purchased the camera. I will live with it. 😀