T2i/550D only 3:2 LCD?

[skanter]

A rep at Zacuto, makers of the Z-Finder - (says that other Canon cameras (7D, 5Dmk II,IV and others) also have 3:2 LCDs. I thought T2i was the first. Who is correct?
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[lightforce]

i know the 7d has a 3:2 screen.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=ModelTechSpecsTabAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356

the t2i's has a higher pixel count i think.

 

[AndMarios]

Looks to me like a 4:3 screen for the 7D.

i know the 7d has a 3:2 screen.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=ModelTechSpecsTabAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356

the t2i's has a higher pixel count i think.

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[Lemming51]

i know the 7d has a 3:2 screen.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=ModelTechSpecsTabAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356

You know this, how? The link does not confirm 3:2 LCD, in fact the photo looks very much like 4:3.

the t2i's has a higher pixel count i think.

That, too. The T2i/55D is the only EOS (to date) that Canon has stated has 3:2 aspect LCD monitor.

But IMHO, it is not a meaninful distinction. All the 4:3 LCDs display the full 3:2 image from the sensor without cropping, it's just "letter-boxed" with the file # and shutter/aperture data displayed in the black space above (review) or below (Live View & Video) the image. With the 3:2 LCD the file # and data are either not displayed or are overlayed on top of the image. No thanks.
YMMV

 

[lightforce]

i know the 7d has a 3:2 screen.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=ModelTechSpecsTabAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356

You know this, how? The link does not confirm 3:2 LCD, in fact the photo looks very much like 4:3.

the t2i's has a higher pixel count i think.

That, too. The T2i/55D is the only EOS (to date) that Canon has stated has 3:2 aspect LCD monitor.

But IMHO, it is not a meaninful distinction. All the 4:3 LCDs display the full 3:2 image from the sensor without cropping, it's just "letter-boxed" with the file # and shutter/aperture data displayed in the black space above (review) or below (Live View & Video) the image. With the 3:2 LCD the file # and data are either not displayed or are overlayed on top of the image. No thanks.
YMMV

I was just going by what it said in th specs lol

Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)

 

[skanter]

The question is, will the Zacuto Z-finder, a VF that fits over the LCD, show the entire 3:2 display on the T2i LCD when it was designed for 7D and 5D. They say it will - I'm not so sure...

Opinions?

i know the 7d has a 3:2 screen.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=ModelTechSpecsTabAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356

You know this, how? The link does not confirm 3:2 LCD, in fact the photo looks very much like 4:3.

the t2i's has a higher pixel count i think.

That, too. The T2i/55D is the only EOS (to date) that Canon has stated has 3:2 aspect LCD monitor.

But IMHO, it is not a meaninful distinction. All the 4:3 LCDs display the full 3:2 image from the sensor without cropping, it's just "letter-boxed" with the file # and shutter/aperture data displayed in the black space above (review) or below (Live View & Video) the image. With the 3:2 LCD the file # and data are either not displayed or are overlayed on top of the image. No thanks.
YMMV

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Sam K., NYC

 

[ultimitsu]

i know the 7d has a 3:2 screen.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=ModelTechSpecsTabAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356

You know this, how? The link does not confirm 3:2 LCD, in fact the photo looks very much like 4:3.

the t2i's has a higher pixel count i think.

That, too. The T2i/55D is the only EOS (to date) that Canon has stated has 3:2 aspect LCD monitor.

But IMHO, it is not a meaninful distinction. All the 4:3 LCDs display the full 3:2 image from the sensor without cropping, it's just "letter-boxed" with the file # and shutter/aperture data displayed in the black space above (review) or below (Live View & Video) the image. With the 3:2 LCD the file # and data are either not displayed or are overlayed on top of the image. No thanks.
YMMV

I was just going by what it said in th specs lol

Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)

lolowned

(j/k)

 

[Knallberto]

The question is, will the Zacuto Z-finder, a VF that fits over the LCD, show the entire 3:2 display on the T2i LCD when it was designed for 7D and 5D. They say it will - I'm not so sure...

Opinions?

Such a "viewer" is an expensive gimmick. Buy a Lumix GH1, it has "bigger screen" AND a tiltable display - like a "real" camcorder.

For the price of this (toc-toc-toc) viewer you get a pocket camera with excellent fullHD and HD video (TX7)

 

[Olga Johnson]

I was just going by what it said in th specs lol

Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)

That's under the "Image Sensor" heading. The LCD monitor is further down and nothing is mentioned there.

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[skanter]

I think the Zacuto VF overpriced as well.

But i really like my T2i, and have no interest in the $1200 Lumix or pocket camera. It's the large sensor, manual control and interchangeable lenses that appeals to anyone serious about video. If not - get a Flip.

The question is, will the Zacuto Z-finder, a VF that fits over the LCD, show the entire 3:2 display on the T2i LCD when it was designed for 7D and 5D. They say it will - I'm not so sure...

Opinions?

Such a "viewer" is an expensive gimmick. Buy a Lumix GH1, it has "bigger screen" AND a tiltable display - like a "real" camcorder.

For the price of this (toc-toc-toc) viewer you get a pocket camera with excellent fullHD and HD video (TX7)

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Sam K., NYC

 

[Chez Wimpy]

With the 3:2 LCD the file # and data are either not displayed or are overlayed on top of the image. No thanks.

Not ideal for settings display, but you actually get the full height on the LCD for image review... easier to check focus at a glance. If you discount the black top-border this gives you 640x426 @ ~ 2.66" vs 720x480 @ 3" - a 25% boost in total resolution.



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