Live View is one of the new features that many old-timers
love to hate. New DSLR users generally like to use it initially,
since they are accustomed to composing on the LCD screen
of a point-and-shoot camera.
Both types of users should reconsider Live View. An
old-timer who is used to using only the Viewfinder to
compose images might find that some types of shooting are
easier with Live View. Point-and-shoot graduates may want
to see if they can improve image sharpness by using the
Viewfinder.
I’ve been using SLR, DSLR, rangefinder, and point-and-shoot
cameras for over 40 years. When Live View first came out,
my initial thought was “gimmick”. However, after shooting
macro shots with Live View, the ease of use has changed my
thinking. When I need extreme focusing accuracy, I’ve found
that the Tripod mode of Live View is superior to using the
Viewfinder. If you’re an experienced DSLR photographer, try
shooting some macros with Live View. I think you’ll find that
your work improves, and your back feels much better too.
If you’ve come over from the point-and-shoot world with
your new D300(S), then use Live View if it makes you
comfortable, at first. However, please realize that it is difficult
to make sharp images when you are waving a heavy DSLR
around at arm’s length while composing a picture on the
Monitor. The extra weight of the DSLR will tire your arms
needlessly. Learn to use the Viewfinder for most work and
Live View for specialized pictures, as needed. Both image
composition tools are useful.
This chapter is divided into two sections, Live View Mode –
Section One and D-Movie Mode – Section Two. I grouped
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