On 2/26/2013 5:34 PM, DZDub wrote:
> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 6:21 PM, Chuck Norcutt <
> chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> If you want full frame from OM lenses a Canon full frame body is the
>> *only* choice. Joel seems to be getting on well with his 5D MkII and
>> live view.
>
> Nope. No MkII here. I'm sort of hankering for one though. I'm still with
> the 5D only.
The Canon implementation of live view, perforce, as a DSLR primarily using
phase detect AF, is significantly clunkier
than the Pens and E-M5, and, I assume, other ILCs.
You can choose quick focus, where the mirror goes down, PDAF does its thing,
then the mirror goes back up. Maybe some
shutter action, too. Or there's CDAF using the sensor, which is quite accurate,
but quite slooow.
ILC usage is simply transparent, since it's ALL live view, whether through an
EVF or on the back screen. I've used both
extensively in the field, and the E-M5 is far, far more convenient.
I've not used a 5DII or III. I assume that, as with the 60D, LV is really
tripod only. If you've got a little time for
tripod work, it's certainly very capable. Ironically*, it has an electronic
'first curtain', so won't have shutter shock
vibration - on a big heavy body where it probably wouldn't be noticeable.
>> The E-M5 is like a breath of fresh air in comparison to the 5D MkI. You
>> can both focus and shoot at taking aperture with the viewfinder always
>> showing you what the final shot will look like.
> It tickles me that you're enjoying it so much, Chuck. It's really quite
> wonderful.
I too am happy Chuck's having fun with it. I would feel bad if my enabling led
him to a camera he didn't like. :-)
Mirror Less Moose
* 'Murkin usage.
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