Grid Lines
May 22, 2012 07:41:52 #
When a camera gives me the choice, I prefer to have the gridlines displayed in the viewfinder, if only to get vertical lines right. I also like to have shooting info displayed, rather than having a blank view. Any opinions?
May 22, 2012 18:26:37 #
I've got the grid lines in the viewfinder, anyway to get it in Live View?
May 22, 2012 20:25:33 #
I use the grid lines too. It helps me hold the camera straight.
May 22, 2012 22:13:29 #
Gidgette wrote:
I've got the grid lines in the viewfinder, anyway to get it in Live View?
Good question.
May 22, 2012 22:25:57 #
i too am with you. i find with the grid lines you follow the rule of thirds automaticaly at a subconcious level.
May 22, 2012 22:28:09 #
Back in my younger years (day-before-yesterday) I used to use the "E" grid screen in my Nikons, but later switched to the "B" screen, plain groundglass. I like to really study my image in the camera before shooting, and find the grids or exposure info very distracting.
There!...I said it!
There!...I said it!
May 23, 2012 06:07:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
.When a camera gives me the choice, I prefer to have the gridlines displayed in the viewfinder, if only to get vertical lines right. I also like to have shooting info displayed, rather than having a blank view. Any opinions?
Ditto
May 23, 2012 06:36:20 #
I do the same thing, the grid lines also help on composition and the information in the viewfinder lets me use the sub-command and command wheels without having to remove my eye from the viewfinder.
jerryc41 wrote:
When a camera gives me the choice, I prefer to have the gridlines displayed in the viewfinder, if only to get vertical lines right. I also like to have shooting info displayed, rather than having a blank view. Any opinions?
May 23, 2012 07:23:25 #
Same here Jerry. I like to see the settings. I am one of those folks that go out and shoot and forget to check the settings the next day.
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May 23, 2012 07:26:48 #
I totally agree, mine are always turned on so I can keep the camera parallel to the horizontal or verticle surface
May 23, 2012 07:41:01 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Good question.
Gidgette wrote:
I've got the grid lines in the viewfinder, anyway to get it in Live View?
Good question.
Both the D3 and the D300 give me grid lines in live view but they disapear when I enlarge the view - but the red focus box is there
May 23, 2012 08:26:03 #
I'm a bit of a fanatic when it comes to straight horizontal lines. Then my vision went slanty (detached retina) and now I have to use the grid lines. I also keep almost all the info up on my screen, too. Doesn't seem to affect my composition at all. After a while I just ignore it unless I need it.
May 23, 2012 08:26:53 #
Yes I agree with all that. The grid makes the rule of thirds easier when composing the picture and the details of settings etc are helpful when displayed. Sometimes I have "burst" selected from the last time so it reminds me to turn it off for this this shot etc.
jerryc41 wrote:
When a camera gives me the choice, I prefer to have the gridlines displayed in the viewfinder, if only to get vertical lines right. I also like to have shooting info displayed, rather than having a blank view. Any opinions?
May 23, 2012 08:41:54 #
May 23, 2012 09:25:06 #
BboH wrote:
Both the D3 and the D300 give me grid lines in live view but they disapear when I enlarge the view - but the red focus box is there
jerryc41 wrote:
Good question.
Gidgette wrote:
I've got the grid lines in the viewfinder, anyway to get it in Live View?
Good question.
Both the D3 and the D300 give me grid lines in live view but they disapear when I enlarge the view - but the red focus box is there
I've got the Nikon D90, can't find grid for Live View and no red box either. Guess not there.
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