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Biggest challenges with R5 (to 5D line previous owners)

Started Aug 30, 2020 | Polls thread
Tazz93
Tazz93 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,473
EVF over OVF?

I just noticed on the poll how many people think the OVF/EVF comparison is a factor in this camera. Honestly, before getting my hands on one, I assumed I was just biting the bullet and taking the hit, because I LOVE good OVFs. I'll be first to say, this EVF loses nothing or very little to a quality OVF. The resolution is EXCELLENT. I picked up some Sonys in the stores and looked through wondering what they might look like and was frankly appalled. Pixels everywhere bad color and brightness... basically I felt like I was inspecting a TV up close.  That was only reaffirmed when I got my hands on an A9. Where it was a little better, but still not terribly good.

That said, the R5 EVF is amazing. I can't pick out a single pixel through the EVF, and the clarity rivals an OVF. But add in the the features that make EVFs special, and you have a good reason to give it a chance.  Don't be afraid of this EVF, it will make a believer out of all but the staunchest OVF holdouts. I know because I was one.

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