Using The Eyepiece Cover; Attaching The Eyepiece Cover - Canon Xsi Instruction Manual

Using the Eyepiece Cover

If you take a picture without looking at the viewfinder, light entering the
eyepiece can throw off the exposure. To prevent this, use the eyepiece
cover attached to the camera strap.
Remove the eyecup.
1
Push the bottom of the eyecup
upward.

Attaching the eyepiece cover.

2
Slide the eyepiece cover down into
the eyepiece groove to attach it.
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