Do you use the Top LCD on the EOS R?

I find the the Top LCD on the Camera very practical. But I don't see why it is really necessary, as you have all the Information in the Viewfinder or on the flip-out screen.

What do you think? Do you often use it? If yes, in what scenario?

So far no I haven't used it even once. Most of the time I forget its even there.

I didn't even use it on my DSLRs.   The info on the rear screen is so much better.

I have been using the 1D series for years where the top LCD is more Integral to changing and confirming settings etc., Once you get use to a certain way of shooting/navigating your camera you tend to stick with what works for you. I also use the EOSR more for quick confirmation of settings. moving between modes and changing a few settings etc.  I have a lot of more settings map to buttons with EOSR and I tend to use the back LCD/EVF a lot more so the top LCD is used less.

I like having the Top LCD option though so I would like for that to remain in future R cameras.

I use the top LCD as quick check of settings and is a habit I developed from my 20D days and the other DSLR's I've owned.  I could live without it but since it's there I will continue to use.

I agree. It's helpful to have it there just for a quick visual looksee to see what the current setup is. I don't object to its being there--information is useful.

Mr Marco wrote:

I find the the Top LCD on the Camera very practical. But I don't see why it is really necessary, as you have all the Information in the Viewfinder or on the flip-out screen.

What do you think? Do you often use it? If yes, in what scenario?

It could be very helpfull if you don't use the screen (folded in)

when working on a tripod 

Mr Marco wrote:

I find the the Top LCD on the Camera very practical. But I don't see why it is really necessary, as you have all the Information in the Viewfinder or on the flip-out screen.

What do you think? Do you often use it? If yes, in what scenario?

So far I have only used it to pick which mode I am in. But it is a matter of getting used to it and using it more often. I think its more handy when the camera is on a tripod and you are looking down onto the top of the camera.

Greg.

Do you guys pull the battery out when you dont use the camera?

Do i have to fear screen burn in when display is always on?

I wish there was an option to turn off the screen when cam is off

DeeNikon wrote:

Do you guys pull the battery out when you dont use the camera?

Do i have to fear screen burn in when display is always on?

I wish there was an option to turn off the screen when cam is off

I pull it out only when it's going to be off for quit a while.

as for burning in the screen..... does you digital watch do that ?

it's the same kind of screen as my Suunto outdoor watches

No since it is difficult for my aging eyes to read and its lighting in inadequate--two of only 4 niggles that I have found with my R (I don't shoot video where reviewers thought the world was ending).  FWIW,  I did use it on my 5DIV, but it was larger and better illuminated.  OTOH, I have all of the information in the EVF, so to be, there is no insurmountable issue here.

Glassfish wrote:

Ed Rizk wrote:

I didn't even use it on my DSLRs. The info on the rear screen is so much better.

I used to think this way with my DSLR however in practice I use top LCD on DSLR primarily. IMO, it uses less battery than the rear LCD screen.

I think on R, info. on EVF can provide richer info. or similar than what is on DSLR, the top LCD can be less important and perhaps is eliminated on RP.

I don’t worry about battery consumption.  I always carry an extra one.   I don’t need the second battery often, but wouldn’t be without it.

I also shoot fewer pictures than many here.   If I did a lot of burst shooting for sports and wildlife, I would have to pay attention to battery life.

Hoka Hey wrote:

Great question.

I always use the top LCD to check the battery level when I pick up the camera to go shoot something.

Until a few weeks ago, I ignored the top LCD expect for battery checking. Then one day, I was shooting some long exposure bracketed images with a 10 stop ND filter that were about 4 minutes each using bulb. When using bulb, the back Live view screen goes black. I think that this reduces electronic noise for a cleaner exposure. Anyway, with the rear screen black, you don't know how long you have to wait for the exposure to finish. I also sometimes forget whether I turned on Bulb Timer, and wonder if the camera is just going to continue the exposure forever.

I had the camera on a tripod very low to the ground. I happened to look down at the top LCD during one of the exposures and noticed that there was a timer. Now, I can see how long the exposure has been if I'm concerned about whether I set the bulb timer.

It's just a little thing, but sometimes 4 minute exposures seem to last for days. 🙂 Now, I can check it by looking at the top LCD. Just another simple but nice feature that I have discovered with this camera.

As an aside, this is what I got in the end. Not going to win any prizes, but I like it and learned a lot in the process.

Joe

That is awesome , i didn't know that yet thanks for that Joe.

By the way nice image... 

Hoka Hey wrote:

Great question.

I always use the top LCD to check the battery level when I pick up the camera to go shoot something.

Until a few weeks ago, I ignored the top LCD expect for battery checking. Then one day, I was shooting some long exposure bracketed images with a 10 stop ND filter that were about 4 minutes each using bulb. When using bulb, the back Live view screen goes black. I think that this reduces electronic noise for a cleaner exposure. Anyway, with the rear screen black, you don't know how long you have to wait for the exposure to finish. I also sometimes forget whether I turned on Bulb Timer, and wonder if the camera is just going to continue the exposure forever.

I had the camera on a tripod very low to the ground. I happened to look down at the top LCD during one of the exposures and noticed that there was a timer. Now, I can see how long the exposure has been if I'm concerned about whether I set the bulb timer.

It's just a little thing, but sometimes 4 minute exposures seem to last for days. 🙂 Now, I can check it by looking at the top LCD. Just another simple but nice feature that I have discovered with this camera.

As an aside, this is what I got in the end. Not going to win any prizes, but I like it and learned a lot in the process.

Joe

Nice photo

Having the timer on the top lcd is indeed an awesome feature which makes it quite useful! Thanks for sharing.

DeeNikon wrote:

Do you guys pull the battery out when you dont use the camera?

Do i have to fear screen burn in when display is always on?

I wish there was an option to turn off the screen when cam is off

I did the math to answer a similar question about the top lcd on the R.

That thing is designed to be left on years, and the R battery can power it for thousands years. The electronics that handle the soft on-off function and the battery self discharge are orders of magnitude more relevant than that LCD.

I think you're creating an issue when there's none.