Live View--Especially as it Pertains to Canon 7D
Jun 27, 2012 12:30:24 #
I use canon in my business (photo booth) and LV. You can not use LV in manual mold.I use a 21" monitor attached or when i am tethered to my computer. I look in the camera just the monitor and take the picture. A lot of good videos on youtube on this. Just practice, practice, and practice.
Jun 27, 2012 13:05:35 #
Neddick wrote:
Almost without exception the many manuals I've con... (show quote)
I have a T3i and use live view anytime I am using manual focus. I always use a Hoodeye eye piece(sells for around $50 under several brand names) for video or stills. I think the eye piece is a must in doors and out.
Jun 27, 2012 13:22:54 #
william48 wrote:
I use it for fine focus when I have my 7inch monitor attached or when i am tethered to my computer.
I also use it to check my settings while I am setting manual mode. You can watch the screen as you set f stops and shutter speed
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Jun 27, 2012 17:16:20 #
I use Live View for cityscapes after dark, and moon shots. I usually zoom in and manual focus. It works good to get sunset and sunrise shots too. I would never use it exclusively. 95% of the time I use the viewfinder. You must use it for movies too. I'm thinking of getting a loop that attaches to the back for movies.
Neddick wrote:
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Jun 27, 2012 22:27:23 #
I don't use my Live View on my 7D very ofter, however it does come in handy when my focus is critical. I am finding now that I am getting older, focus is getting harder to see.
Jun 27, 2012 23:03:51 #
Photo One wrote:
I don't use my Live View on my 7D very ofter, however it does come in handy when my focus is critical. I am finding now that I am getting older, focus is getting harder to see.
Me too :shock:
Jun 28, 2012 01:39:23 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
I rarely use live view on my 7D and if I do I can never remember what I hoped to accomplish by using it. One more thing the manufacturer could take off my camera and I wouldn't miss it at all. Have fun and keep shootin'. Mike
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Jun 28, 2012 02:24:28 #
Many thanks to all who responded to my post on LV. I always was intrigued by the various capabilities offered by LV but rarely tried any of them. Either the occasion did not call for it or I just forgot about it. I mostly use standard AV. Your comments certainly piqued my interest and I'm ready to do some experimenting.
I found billybob40's use of LV via tethered camera to a computer most interesting. But at the same time found his comment somewhat puzzling in regards that manual focus is not workable with LV. I thought just the opposite (as well as many others.) Or am I missing something here?
Over all the comments were all interesting, worthy of to be explored further and I thank you all for sharing them with me/us.
I found billybob40's use of LV via tethered camera to a computer most interesting. But at the same time found his comment somewhat puzzling in regards that manual focus is not workable with LV. I thought just the opposite (as well as many others.) Or am I missing something here?
Over all the comments were all interesting, worthy of to be explored further and I thank you all for sharing them with me/us.
Jun 28, 2012 12:57:49 #
I have the 7D i mostlyuse LG for video or when setting up camera for time lapse to make sure I have what I want in view. Other then that I never use it.
Jun 28, 2012 12:58:36 #
Jun 29, 2012 11:51:20 #
Hello
I have the 7D as well I don't use it. I have no need for it. When I have to focus close I use the +/- bottons on my camera.
I have the 7D as well I don't use it. I have no need for it. When I have to focus close I use the +/- bottons on my camera.
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Jun 29, 2012 13:47:44 #
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