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EOS M5, from an SLR user.

Started Oct 28, 2019 | User reviews thread
OP Robert Krawitz Contributing Member • Posts: 840
Re: EOS M5, from an SLR user.

lumenite wrote:

Robert Krawitz wrote:

HaroldC3 wrote:

Robert Krawitz wrote:

There are some real implementation issues with the viewfinder and rear LCD panel, though:

  • A fast refresh mode (I presume 60 fps) is offered on the LCD, but not the viewfinder. It consumes more battery, but gives a smoother view. I think this would be more useful on the viewfinder than on the rear LCD; when you're trying to track something, it's a lot easier through the viewfinder, and fast refresh would really help.

Check out the Display Mode in the menu.

That only applies to the rear LCD panel, not the viewfinder. It's the viewfinder that I'd like to have smooth/fast refresh.

Interesting. The refresh rate of M5's EVF is reported to be 120 Hz.
https://www.shutterbug.com/content/canon-eos-m5-mirrorless-camera-review

On closer inspection, it does appear that "smooth" display mode applies to the viewfinder as well as the rear LCD panel.

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