Live view query

[Nathaniel]

Having read about the ERR30 problem with the 7d I would like to know how many members use the live view function for their photographs- either to take still or movies? If by using the live view function the shutter gets stuck then I think this points to the use of a Camcorder for movies rather than a DSLR! Am I right or wrong in my assumption?

[colin C]

Re: Live view query

A logical point of view Nathaniel.

I have only used live view when micro adjusting my lenses and I did think it quite useful for that. I keep meaning to try it for macro, but most of the macro I try is moving, or potentially moving, so I stick to may standard methods.

I feel I should use it more, but as I am not missing any shots I don't have a big incentive.

Colin

[Nathaniel]

Re: Live view query

Apart from the now discussed "shutter problem" with live view, I find that I can hold the camera and lens steady when I take pictures using the view finder, rather then when using live view.

[briansquibb]

Re: Live view query

I use liveview for taking landscapes and macros. I tether my laptop to the camera and use the laptop screen to get a larger view of what I am taking. Camera is on a tripod

I cant use liveview for normal shots as holding the weight at arms length is not condusive to steady composition

[Nathaniel]

Re: Live view query

Have you had the err30 problem?- shutter sticking as posted by Stan?

[briansquibb]

Re: Live view query

No problems - I suspect Stan's problem is not a common experience - no one else on this forum has reported it.

[raymon]

Re: Live view query

Hi Nathaniel, l must say I do use live view a fair amount, mainly on macro still life flowers etc. when the 5/10 x magnification can be a real help with focusing in shallow DOF circumstances, occasionally I have also used L View when taking landscapes but with the camera always mounted on a tripod. like Brian says I think Stans fault is not common one we would have heard more about otherwise, in 12 months I have not really used the video mode.

Ray

[Muscat]

Re: Live view query

Hi Nathaniel, I also use the live view quite a lot normally when I am taking macro or if the camera is on a tripod. As previously mentioned the ability to to use the 5x or 10x magnification helps and I have not hat any problems but that said I am not using either a 5D or 7D

[Nathaniel]

Re: Live view query

Hi! Members; Many thanks for all your comments. Must start using my live view and see how I get on.