Viewfinder Eyepiece Question

[kitjv]

First....Happy New Year to all.

When using the Bulb exposure or the remote shutter release, is it a good idea to cover the viewfinder eyepiece on a DSLR? In the pre-digital era, I remember reading that failure to do so will allow additional light to expose the film. Is this relevant with a DSLR?

My camera manual (Canon EOS 400D) does not mention this. And, as far as I know, an eyepiece cover isn't even available from Canon.

Thank you.

[readingr]

Mine was on the Canon strap that came with the camera see picture.

Roger R.

[Greg McCary]

If your manual doesn't mention it I am sure it would be ok not to cover it. I take long exposures all of the time with my Olympus E3 and never have problems. But when in Live View the E3 has a built in cover and you just close it. But I forget half of the time and still haven't had any issues.

[Frog]

I think you are supposed to use them but, of course, they are also the first thing you lose 'cuz they're so small.

[kitjv]

With a certain amount of embarrassment, I just figured out the same thing. I should have listened to my parents & stayed in school.