X-T1 eye sensor problem

[GuillaumeL]

Hi folks,

 

I've been having this problem with my X-T1 for a few weeks. When the eye sensor mode is on, the camera sometimes fails to switch from EVF back to the LCD as I move my face away from the viewfinder. I can see that the EVF turns off but the LCD remains black. The odd thing is, the screen works perfectly well if I then change to LCD Only or if I playback images.

 

This happens at various battery levels, but a constant is that every time I noticed it was under light rain and/or cold weather (0°C to 5°C). The rest of the time everything works smoothly.

 

Has anyone experienced this before ? My camera is still under warranty but I'm a bit reluctant to bring it back to the store. I'm afraid they'll keep it away for maintenance for a long time, potentially to no avail if it turns out to be a known flaw in the X-T1.

[darknj]

I had this issue a couple of times but it turned out to be the eye cup moving around a bit and blocking part of the eye sensor.

 

Had also some odd behavior when the drive dial is stuck halfway between 2 modes, or speed dials sometimes too.

 

The camera can sometimes do odd things when knobs are not turned fully or switches pressed all the way. Double check that part too.

 

Also, if it is under warranty, it takes them usually 3 weeks including all the shipping but make to run it by your camera shop, it makes a lot of things smoother.

[yukosteel]

I had similar problem - some dust particles stick to eyefinder rubber piece. I'm using XT1 without rubber cup for few months and issue does not appear.

[EasyRay]

thanks! i just ran into this problem on a vacation. after reading this thread, i wiped off the eye sensor of my x-t10 and it works fine.