Why does my Nikon D7000 rear LCD show dark corners in Live View when photos look normal?
Asked 4/22/2016
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On my Nikon D7000, the rear LCD shows dark shadowing in all four corners, with the right-side corners appearing worse. It is especially noticeable in Live View. The actual photos are not affected.
I first thought it was a lens problem, but changing lenses did not help. I also tried removing the hood and filter. What could cause dark corners on the camera's rear screen when the recorded images are fine, and is there anything I can check before considering repair?
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Viewfinder "vignetting"/"tunnel view"
My vote is that the type of screen on the back of the camera is the culprit causing the darker corners of the view. The size of the screen is large and the angle of view of the corners is more oblique than through the centre, which appears brightest. The corners are darker due to increased corner illumination "falloff" due to the screen anti-reflection finish. I also note that the view of screen is a trapezoid so the shot is not perpendicular to the VF.
Here's how to verify, or rule out my take (!) on this:
If it's caused by the viewfinder screen, changing the angle of your view of the screen should change the appearance of the corners somewhat. For example, with the camera view fixed on an evenly illuminated wall, say, move your head upward and to the left. That should make the UL corner appear a bit lighter. Moving your head in the opposite direction would darken that corner.
The FIX is to hold the camera a bit further from your eye and look at your viewfinder screen square-on. That might not fix the corners; but, it may reduce the problem.
Some viewfinder screens show this darkening at the corners. It was most pronounced with deeply etched ground-glass screens in early "view" cameras and some 35mm cameras.
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If the dark corners appear only on the rear LCD/Live View display and not in the recorded images, the issue is likely with viewing the screen rather than with the lens or sensor.
Most likely causes mentioned were:
- Viewing-angle/polarization effects from the LCD itself, especially if you are not looking straight at it
- LCD brightness being too low
- A polarizing effect from sunglasses
Try these checks:
- Point the camera at an evenly lit wall and view the LCD straight-on, then change your viewing angle. If the corner shading changes, it is probably a screen viewing-angle/polarization issue.
- Increase LCD brightness and see whether the shadows improve.
- Remove polarized sunglasses if you are wearing them.
- Inspect the front of the camera carefully for any physical obstruction, such as a damaged or twisted lens cap/cover piece or chipped plastic near the lens mount area.
Because your photos are unaffected, this does not sound like true lens vignetting. If the shading stays the same regardless of viewing angle, brightness, and obstructions, the LCD may need service.
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