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my old T1i - semi-live view focus available?

Started May 22, 2014 | Discussions thread
scorrpio
scorrpio Veteran Member • Posts: 3,595
Re: my old T1i - semi-live view focus available?

permitivity21 wrote:

Hello,

Recently, I've gotten really tired of using the OVF. I'd like to use the live view to frame shots. Is there a way to set the Canon T1i to drop the live-view momentarily and do phase detection to focus and take the shot, and then go back to liveview? I have Magic Lantern installed, but it doesn't seem to be an option that I could find.

There is a Live View focus mode called 'Quick Mode' which does what you want.    That said, I find the sentiment about OVF really weird.    Unless you are trying to shoot from some real awkward angle, I find OVF to be vastly superior to the LCD.   Especially in day light.

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