Live view
Feb 19, 2019 06:22:48 #
The Can Man wrote:
Just wondering how many people are shooting with live view (canon)? I find myself using it more and more on landscapes and portraits.
I mainly use live view with a cable release when shooting fireworks. I also used it to shoot the solar eclipse. It works especially well with an articulating screen.
Feb 19, 2019 06:51:06 #
I use LV on my 5DIV occasionally for high angle over my head bridal portraits. Unfortunately the lag time and focus lock is unacceptably slow. I used a friend’s Sony A7 recently and found the face focus feature excellent in low light. It has made me a believer in a mirrorless. Hopefully Canon will catch up to Sony so I won’t need to invest in new lenses.
Feb 19, 2019 06:53:59 #
Feb 19, 2019 07:20:49 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
I have two point a shoot cameras, that don't have a viewfinder. A Sony pocket camera and a Nikon Bridge camera. So, that means all photos are framed on the LCD screen. When I go to my Nikon DSLR, which has a viewfinder. I find myself sneaking peeps on my live view. More than once, sometimes. It's there to use, if you want too. One early model Sony DSLRs, didn't offer live view at all. The Sony a200.
Feb 19, 2019 07:47:57 #
Only use it on a tripod for composition and to reduce vibration.
Feb 19, 2019 07:57:33 #
EVF for me. A7R2. A6500.
Kills batteries but they’re cheap.
Live view is the same and use it for Astro too. Good to see the focus especially in the dark
Kills batteries but they’re cheap.
Live view is the same and use it for Astro too. Good to see the focus especially in the dark
Feb 19, 2019 08:17:06 #
ggab
Loc: ?
The Can Man wrote:
Just wondering how many people are shooting with live view (canon)? I find myself using it more and more on landscapes and portraits.
Remote connect, using live view on my tablet.
This way you do not have to touch the camera, except perhaps to move it intentionally.
Useless with moving targets however.....
Feb 19, 2019 08:51:53 #
I finally learned how to turn it on, and now I use it sort of a lot. When I shoot landscapes and my AF is faltering between two elements that are close together, I switch to LV, zoom in and choose the focus. It usually works well. It does expend batteries, though!
Feb 19, 2019 08:55:09 #
I've only used it once about 9 years ago.
--Bob
--Bob
The Can Man wrote:
Just wondering how many people are shooting with live view (canon)? I find myself using it more and more on landscapes and portraits.
Feb 19, 2019 09:02:47 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
I use it for macro and night photography. If your camera has an articulating screen then it is useful for high angle and low angle photos. A fully articulating screen can be used in real estate. Put the camera in the corner and let the screen face forward.
Feb 19, 2019 09:09:26 #
I took a photography class on landscape shooting. The instructor used a method of focusing that included a Hoodman HoodLoupe https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1353031-REG/hoodman_h32mb_hoodloupe_3_2_outdoor_loop.html/?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAiA767jBRBqEiwAGdAOr4e0eS4LUJIjLff66JnVYNsxtLuc6RRPeGJYnRC-oAh7rDwkVniShxoC2O4QAvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=Y
I attached it to the back of my camera using a bracket that fits into the tripod attachment. If your camera can display a live histogram along with a field of view, you can use the loupe to get better focus AND exposure. There are other loupes available, but the Hoodman works really well. If you have time and are using a tripod, it's the best use of live view I have ever seen!
I attached it to the back of my camera using a bracket that fits into the tripod attachment. If your camera can display a live histogram along with a field of view, you can use the loupe to get better focus AND exposure. There are other loupes available, but the Hoodman works really well. If you have time and are using a tripod, it's the best use of live view I have ever seen!
Feb 19, 2019 09:21:38 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I love live view despite high battery consumption. It has made a huge difference in the quality of my images. Even though I don't shoot Canon, live view is live view, regardless of brand. I just carry extra batteries!
Feb 19, 2019 09:55:17 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
mizzee wrote:
I love live view despite high battery consumption. It has made a huge difference in the quality of my images. Even though I don't shoot Canon, live view is live view, regardless of brand. I just carry extra batteries!
Are you admitting that you believe in full fledge chimping? Yes, it does cause battery drain. Especially, if your camera doesn't have a viewfinder. But, I carry an extra charged battery, for each of my cameras anyway. Chimping or not. As, you stated, live view is live view. On mostly all Brands of cameras. Including Smartphones.
Feb 19, 2019 10:00:45 #
Feb 19, 2019 10:01:21 #
The Can Man wrote:
Just wondering how many people are shooting with live view (canon)? I find myself using it more and more on landscapes and portraits.
I use it for sunsets and sunrises. I also use it sometimes to achieve manual focus when it's too dark to get a good autofocus.
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