Do you use the Top LCD on the EOS R?

It sure comes in handy from time to time.. like when the back lcd is flipped in or to quickly glance settings.

Becomes even more useful when camera is strapped around your neck (in which case i rarely use rear display) or when camera is set low on tripod or gimbal.

It is also useful when i set the flip LCD to no info or to the gyroscope.

And of course when turning camera on it is great to know what mode you are in since the mode dial is gone..

Overall i could do without but its a definite plus for me that it's there!

In the past, I’ve almost never looked at the top LCD on my 6D and 7D mark II, preferring to see the information on the rear panel instead. However, with the R my habit has changed, and I find myself using it often to set the aperture, SS, etc before bringing the camera to my eye.

This is probably because on the R top LCD is the only way to confirm the mode status without turning on the rear panel, whereas on the DSLRs the same function is fulfilled by the mechanical mode dial. Once I do start paying attention to the top LCD, I have a lot less mental resistance against checking and adjusting other settings via the top LCD.

Yes. It is very useful to see what mode you are in when customizing the C1-C3 modes and also when picking up the camera.

Also useful to see if the lock button is enabled or not which doesn't seem to show in either the viewfinder or display.

DelAPhoto wrote:

I have been using the 1D series for years where the top LCD is more Integral to changing and confirming settings etc.,

Same here.  I shoot a lot of events with two bodies so being able to glance down to the other body without touching it is great.  Plus it's lot more informative and useful than a PASM dial or a large ON/OFF dial.

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?

Several instances, one of which is during long exposure shoot, where I can see how much time is left. Same with time lapse.

In landscape photography sometimes, your camera will need to lean on the wall, say, of a cave, which means you adjust your settings using the top LCD.