Mirrorless Cameras
Jan 14, 2015 11:45:35 #
I have been reading about them on UHH and have a question. As there is now viewfinder a scene has to be viewed on a rear screen. This means the viewer must compete with the ambient light. What have the various users of mirrorless cameras experienced in this respect?
Jan 14, 2015 11:54:49 #
Some mirrorless cameras do have a viewfinder. The Sony a6000 for example. I have a Sony NEX 5N, which does not. It is true that you have to use the LCD screen to compose a shot and that you have to compete with sunlight. In those situations I use a Hoodman Loupe. Blocks out the sun very nicely.
Jan 14, 2015 11:57:16 #
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John_F wrote:
I have been reading about them on UHH and have a question. As there is now viewfinder a scene has to be viewed on a rear screen. This means the viewer must compete with the ambient light. What have the various users of mirrorless cameras experienced in this respect?
There is a viewfinder and it works quite well. (Sony a6000)
Jan 14, 2015 12:00:15 #
I have a Sony a6000 with the viewfinder. As a Nikon d7100 owner I was quite nervous about an electronic viewfinder. After less than a month I love it, I'm using both cameras at the same time and having a ball!
Jan 14, 2015 12:05:25 #
I use both the EVF and the back screen (since it is touch screen to take my shots. I don't have an issue, unless I forget to take off my polarized prescription sunglasssess.
Jan 14, 2015 12:08:02 #
John_F wrote:
I have been reading about them on UHH and have a question. As there is now viewfinder a scene has to be viewed on a rear screen. This means the viewer must compete with the ambient light. What have the various users of mirrorless cameras experienced in this respect?
The electronic viewfinder on my Olympus EM1 is far more useful than any optical viewfinder I've ever used. I can see the photo I'm about to take before I take it and make any needed adjustments in settings and watch the image change in real time. No more checking the LCD and reshooting.
Jan 14, 2015 12:12:55 #
minniev wrote:
The electronic viewfinder on my Olympus EM1 is far more useful than any optical viewfinder I've ever used. I can see the photo I'm about to take before I take it and make any needed adjustments in settings and watch the image change in real time. No more checking the LCD and reshooting.
And that is what is nice about and EVF........
Jan 14, 2015 12:28:12 #
The Fuji X-Pro1 and X-100 series have an optical eye-level viewfinder which can be switched to an electronic viewfinder in addition to the rear LCD.
Jan 14, 2015 12:34:14 #
I'm a viewfinder hater, and I always use the LCD. Sometimes in bright sunlight it may be difficult, but there are ways around the problem. I've never missed a shot because of it.
If I had to use a viewfinder due to eye problems, a cracked LCD, or a temporary lapse of sanity, I would like an EVF better than an OVF.
If I had to use a viewfinder due to eye problems, a cracked LCD, or a temporary lapse of sanity, I would like an EVF better than an OVF.
Jan 14, 2015 12:54:03 #
My understanding is that EVF's are getting much better, but are still no match for the speed or clarity of an optical one. I have a Canon P&S with only and LCD and a DSLR and am much more comfortable with an OVF. Different strokes. Anything is good for snapshots, it seems like action shots require a better viewfinder with no lag.
Jan 14, 2015 13:58:08 #
When I use my Sony RX100II's LCD, I use a product call a Clearviewer which eliminates the problem of viewing the LCD in bright sunlight.
Jan 14, 2015 15:19:50 #
My Sony A65 slt has evf. in low light it gets a bit grainy, however I have the option to X4 or X10 'View zoom' to get a real time close-up to aid focus.
evf also works with extension tubes so what you see is what you get rather than with an optical view finder where Manual exposure has to be worked out.
evf also works with extension tubes so what you see is what you get rather than with an optical view finder where Manual exposure has to be worked out.
Jan 14, 2015 17:40:26 #
John_F wrote:
I have been reading about them on UHH and have a question. As there is now viewfinder a scene has to be viewed on a rear screen. This means the viewer must compete with the ambient light. What have the various users of mirrorless cameras experienced in this respect?
A little reading for you John on one of your mirrorless options with electronic viewfinder (EVF) .......
http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/digital-cameras/interchangeable-lens-cameras/model/x-t1/features/the-real-time-viewfinder-revolution/
Jan 14, 2015 17:48:49 #
Mr PC wrote:
My understanding is that EVF's are getting much better, but are still no match for the speed or clarity of an optical one. I have a Canon P&S with only and LCD and a DSLR and am much more comfortable with an OVF. Different strokes. Anything is good for snapshots, it seems like action shots require a better viewfinder with no lag.
You OBVIOUSLY haven't used a modern viewfinder.
The one used on the new Sony A77II is BETTER than any OVF I have ever used.
It is bigger, clearer, and gives MUCH MUCH more information than is possible with an OVF.
Modern EVFs on Sony, Olympus, Fuji, and Samsung cameras allow you to see what will ACTUALLY BE RECORDED, unlike an OVF which only tells you how you've framed a scene... IF there is enough light to see by that is. That includes white balance, effects, exposure, and focus.
As stated above, EVFs allow you to see in the dark; something impossible with OVFs.
One day ALL but a few cameras will offer EVFs... watch and see. ;)
Jan 15, 2015 01:34:26 #
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