Question: The Live View concept in DSLRsL
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I would ask about the Live view concept in DSLR cameras, for example the Sony alpha A200 model don’t support the Live view while the Sony alpha A300&A350 is support, so what is the difference when camera support while the other is not support, also if I am a beginner and I want to buy a DSLR camera, does I need to buy a camera support this option. Can explain to me the concept of Live View.
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I would ask about the Live view concept in DSLR cameras, for example the Sony alpha A200 model don’t support the Live view while the Sony alpha A300&A350 is support, so what is the difference when camera support while the other is not support, also if I am a beginner and I want to buy a DSLR camera, does I need to buy a camera support this option. Can explain to me the concept of Live View.
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Live view is when you can see the picture on the lcd monitor on the back of the camera before you take the shot, like on a compact camera. I have it on my camera, and it helps with very close shots of small subjects like insects. You can also magnify the image on live view to focus better manually. It can also be helpful in landscape photography.
Without live view you have to compose your picture using the viewfinder, which can be difficult in close-up photography.
It is not necessary for you to buy a camera with live view, but you might find it useful, it is your choice. There are many entry level and intermediate SLR cameras available for a reasonable price that are all excellent for a beginner. Good advice that I read somewhere is buy the best camera, tripod, and lenses that you can afford.
Hope this helps,
Denny
Without live view you have to compose your picture using the viewfinder, which can be difficult in close-up photography.
It is not necessary for you to buy a camera with live view, but you might find it useful, it is your choice. There are many entry level and intermediate SLR cameras available for a reasonable price that are all excellent for a beginner. Good advice that I read somewhere is buy the best camera, tripod, and lenses that you can afford.
Hope this helps,
Denny
Quote:Live view is when you can see the picture on the lcd monitor on the back of the camera before you take the shot, like on a compact camera. I have it on my camera, and it helps with very close shots of small subjects like insects. You can also magnify the image on live view to focus better manually. It can also be helpful in landscape photography.
Without live view you have to compose your picture using the viewfinder, which can be difficult in close-up photography.
It is not necessary for you to buy a camera with live view, but you might find it useful, it is your choice. There are many entry level and intermediate SLR cameras available for a reasonable price that are all excellent for a beginner. Good advice that I read somewhere is buy the best camera, tripod, and lenses that you can afford.
Hope this helps,
Denny
Thanks Denny
Soldier1809
Just another way of running the batteries down...what's wrong with using the view-finder?
I was wary at first, but have used it a few times on my D300. It's usually when the camera is very low to the ground and using the viewfinder would involve laying in the sea.
Quote:Just another way of running the batteries down...what's wrong with using the view-finder?
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An angle finder is better and does not run the batteries down...
Quote:An angle finder is better and does not run the batteries down...
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Use it tethered to a computer and you can use the computer screen to focus - much easier than either the LCD or the viewfinder.
Quote:Just another way of running the batteries down...what's wrong with using the view-finder?
What's wrong with running the batteries down? Take a couple of spares and then charge them up again later..!
Quote:Just another way of running the batteries down...what's wrong with using the view-finder?
What's wrong with running the batteries down? Take a couple of spares and then charge them up again later..!
Soldier, the Sony version of liveview uses a second sensor and has a tilting LCD, so it has plus and minus points.
Plus it keeps the fast autofocus, so you could use it for photographing people in the street and pretend you are not watching them. Also you can photograph things low down and twist the LCD so it is easier to see what the camera is looking at, or use it for overhead photography.
Minus, well it is not as good for tripod type photography or macro photography. The mirror keeps on moving so it is a source of vibration. Also as you are not using the actual sensor that is going to take the picture you cannot use it to check the precise depth of field with the lens stopped down.
Its a choice thing.
Plus it keeps the fast autofocus, so you could use it for photographing people in the street and pretend you are not watching them. Also you can photograph things low down and twist the LCD so it is easier to see what the camera is looking at, or use it for overhead photography.
Minus, well it is not as good for tripod type photography or macro photography. The mirror keeps on moving so it is a source of vibration. Also as you are not using the actual sensor that is going to take the picture you cannot use it to check the precise depth of field with the lens stopped down.
Its a choice thing.
