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Hi all,

OVF is all optical which mean you see what the exactly the lens sees which is huge. But the EVF isn't exactly that - its what the sensor sees which is what LCD shows as well. The only thing I can think of having a EVF is really that it allows the camera to be held steadily compare viewing the LCD and taking the shot.

Am I missing something here? Why is EVF considered an important factor? shouldn't LCD be good enough these days?

Thanks...
 
ioshadha said:
ioshadha wrote:

Hi all,

OVF is all optical which mean you see what the exactly the lens sees which is huge. But the EVF isn't exactly that - its what the sensor sees which is what LCD shows as well. The only thing I can think of having a EVF is really that it allows the camera to be held steadily compare viewing the LCD and taking the shot.
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the evf shows the exact image recorded , after using both they both have their advantages over each other.

ioshadha said:
Am I missing something here? Why is EVF considered an important factor? shouldn't LCD be good enough these days?
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for people like me that need reading glasses its a must to go shooting with out them. also reviewing photos in bright sunlight is a must have.
 
EVFs in theory at least coud show you that, as the OVF shows you much more DR, no noise, no imgae blur because of too low shutterspeed. EVF do that a lot better. I am afraid though that people might not like hwt they see and will say the EVF is worse than that new, punchy coloured brightone in that other cam. If I am correct the panasonic GX7 EVF is very close to that, closer than any other EVF.

Anyway: EVFs like the ones in the E-m1 and GX7 (though different) are optimal. OVFs are not. The exception being fast mvoing action but even here EVFs are catching up so fast that it is already not hampering anyone anymore (E-M1 previews say this for instance).
 
Each has advantages/disadvantages over the other.

OVF has very low battery drain and zero lag.

EVF can better show what you will capture, and allows for features such as live blinkies and live histogram.

For me, with wildlife, I find that it's harder to track fast movers with an EVF, but at the same time I have less need for reshoots due to blown feathers, etc as usually I can tell before firing the shutter whether I've got the exposure correct.

With an OVF I found that typically I'd shoot, chimp, shoot, chimp. With an EVF I generally don't chimp until there's an opportunity for a break.
 
All this is true but why not use the LCD then ? why a EVF ?
 
ioshadha said:
ioshadha wrote:

Hi all,

OVF is all optical which mean you see what the exactly the lens sees which is huge. But the EVF isn't exactly that - its what the sensor sees which is what LCD shows as well. The only thing I can think of having a EVF is really that it allows the camera to be held steadily compare viewing the LCD and taking the shot.

Am I missing something here? Why is EVF considered an important factor? shouldn't LCD be good enough these days?

Thanks...
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let's turn that on it's head - if you can review menus, images etc. better on an EVF than on the LCD (e.g. sunshine) & it gives you a better, more stable stance when shooting why do we need an LCD? ;)
 
MoreorLess said:
MoreorLess wrote:
MoreorLess said:
ioshadha wrote:

Hi all,

OVF is all optical which mean you see what the exactly the lens sees which is huge. But the EVF isn't exactly that - its what the sensor sees which is what LCD shows as well. The only thing I can think of having a EVF is really that it allows the camera to be held steadily compare viewing the LCD and taking the shot.

Am I missing something here? Why is EVF considered an important factor? shouldn't LCD be good enough these days?

Thanks...
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ioshadha said:
ioshadha wrote:

Am I missing something here? Why is EVF considered an important factor? shouldn't LCD be good enough these days?
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Personally, I am quite happy with the LCD and I save weight and money by usually buying cameras without a viewfinder.

However, many photographers are wedded to using a viewfinder (whether optical or electronic). Each to their own - one of the great things about modern digital cameras is that there is tons of choice available and most people can get just what they want. I am all in favour of maintaining that choice.
 
ioshadha said:
ioshadha wrote:

All this is true but why not use the LCD then ? why a EVF ?
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My NEX-3 has LCD, no EVF. I miss EVF on some occasions to be able to track with telephoto lenses. I also prefer MF via EVF, especially under brighter conditions.

My A55 has LCD and EVF. I use either as conditions dictate or a perspective I prefer. Having a system that isn't handicapped in its AF performance when using LCD is also a huge plus. Also a plus is that I can use either EVF or LCD to record videos.

I prefer EVF and LCD option over OVF and LCD option for yet another reason. I don't feel the need to chimp and EVF works well for adjusting exposure on the fly.
 
headfirst said:
headfirst wrote:

let's turn that on it's head - if you can review menus, images etc. better on an EVF than on the LCD (e.g. sunshine) & it gives you a better, more stable stance when shooting why do we need an LCD? ;)
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To review what has been shot?
 
EVF does that & better in sunshine than a rear LCD.
 
An OVF is far superior to either of the other two for many reasons, but an EVF is preferable to an LCD because you can hold the camera near to yourself (way better for steadiness and endurance, especially with heavy long lenses) and because it can block out the rest of the scene and most extraneous light that would hit the LCD.
 
pavi1 said:
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pavi1 said:
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To review what has been shot?
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Once you learn how to use your camera, you should not need to review your pictures until you download them at home. LCD is for changing camera settings. A bad picture can look good on an LCD and be crap at home .
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The need to chimp is greater with OVF.
 
ioshadha said:
ioshadha wrote:

Hi all,

OVF is all optical which mean you see what the exactly the lens sees which is huge. But the EVF isn't exactly that - its what the sensor sees which is what LCD shows as well. The only thing I can think of having a EVF is really that it allows the camera to be held steadily compare viewing the LCD and taking the shot.

Am I missing something here? Why is EVF considered an important factor? shouldn't LCD be good enough these days?

Thanks...
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headfirst said:
headfirst wrote:

EVF does that & better in sunshine than a rear LCD.
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That depends on the camera. If I'm travelling with my SX50 and want to review I prefer the LCD - the resolution is much better. However for composing I'll use the EVF. Unfortunately with this camera, it's either/or. If I want to review on the LCD and shoot with the EVF I have to flip out the LCD for the review. At long zoom range, shooting with the LCD is not nearly stable enough unless I'm using a tripod - which isn't likely if I'm travelling light.

Mark
 
Seems to me to do things right, the Little one is indispensable.

The Big one is a luxury, albeit one I would rather not live without.
 
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