EVF v OVF
evf or ovf what do you think
I do not have an issue with either. I current use a DSLR but I have just ordered a Sony ML camera. I use the viewfinder just for final composition only as I will have assessed the overall scene anyway. If I had to give a preference it would be OVF but carrying my very heavy DSLR is now becoming impossible so this outweighs other preferences.
Dave
Dave
The EVF is generally fully usable in near darkness whereas the DSLR viewfinder in just blackness.
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Quote: I have just ordered a Sony ML camera.
Which one ?
I have ordered the Sony A6600 with 18-135mm lens plus the 35mm f1.8 and the canon adaptor.
Dave
The benefits of an evf is (on most mirrorless systems) you can see the exposure and colours exactly as you shoot it. I find this really good (especially when shooting black and white) as it helps visualise how you want the image to turn out. The only downside people complain about is lagging or blackout but most of the new systems seem to have sorted this (the Fuji xt3 for me doesn’t at least). Also focus peaking on manual lenses is good as allows you to play with older lenses you may never have thought of trying. Not forgetting settings / reviewing images in the bright light.
Cheers
Jason
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Jason
Quote:The only downside people complain about is lagging or blackout but most of the new systems seem to have sorted this
That complaint crops up regularly in fora elsewhere, whenever an evf gets a mention.
I can only speak from experience but I use a Z7 and if there is any blackout it's so insignificant that I've never seen it.
EVF is the only way for me. With OVF I must spend half my time when shooting chimping and then reshooting the scene. With EVF what I see in the viewfinder is what I get. That suits me best.
Sometimes neither - wireless tethering to a phone/tablet for shots at awkward angles or locations is a good option too. Today's technology really is marvellous.
I use both.
Quote:The benefits of an evf is (on most mirrorless systems) you can see the exposure and colours exactly as you shoot it. I find this really good (especially when shooting black and white) as it helps visualise how you want the image to turn out. The only downside people complain about is lagging or blackout but most of the new systems seem to have sorted this (the Fuji xt3 for me doesn’t at least). Also focus peaking on manual lenses is good as allows you to play with older lenses you may never have thought of trying. Not forgetting settings / reviewing images in the bright light.
Cheers
Jason
My thoughts exactly. When I had the Fuji X-T2, the blackout when shooting multiple frames per second was terrible, but on the X-T3 this is totally eliminated.
The benefits of WYSIWYG are a great benefit, I find.
