Live view is for weekend P&S 'ers.

magnum1 · 06-11-2008, 07:29 PM

If you want live view, look out a window.

Damn Brit · 06-11-2008, 09:35 PM

Or open your other eye while focusing.

Gary

Torphoto · 06-11-2008, 10:03 PM

HAHAHAHAHA lol ok you guys made my week with this

Damn Brit · 06-11-2008, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by Torphoto

HAHAHAHAHA lol ok you guys made my week with this

bdery · 06-12-2008, 05:08 AM

This may be a joke I'm not getting, but I gotta ask:

why do some people seem to complain about Live View? If you don't want it, then don't use it, but why bothe complaining and criticizing everyone who wants Live View and think it can be useful?

Being able to preview your image is oe of the main advantages of digital photography. The list of situations when Live View can be useful has been written again and again, no one can say it has no uses at all.

But maybe you were just joking...

vievetrick · 06-12-2008, 05:20 AM

I am very sure it is a joke

it was pretty funny as well.

garth1948 · 06-12-2008, 05:54 AM

Very importantly, live-view activates when shooting 21fps sequences - mirror stays up and you need the LCD for following action.
Pentax are very, very smart.

fearview · 06-17-2008, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by garth1948

Very importantly, live-view activates when shooting 21fps sequences - mirror stays up and you need the LCD for following action.
Pentax are very, very smart.

weww i just noticed that..

thanks

**Mallee Boy** · 06-17-2008, 01:29 AM

Originally posted by bdery

This may be a joke I'm not getting, but I gotta ask:

why do some people seem to complain about Live View? If you don't want it, then don't use it, but why bothe complaining and criticizing everyone who wants Live View and think it can be useful?

Because some people just have to find fault, no matter what.

Ishpuini · 06-17-2008, 03:45 AM

Well... whatever some may think about it, I've used live view on my K20D much more than I could have anticipated when I replaced my K10D by the K20D.

It's useful for working on a tripod and directing a group of subjects to the correct positions and attitudes (you're not shouting instructions from behind a camera but talking to them directly), and great for keeping an eye on composition when shooting from high or low (I did this regularly before, but it was always hit and miss without live view).

Wim

MRRiley · 06-17-2008, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by Ishpuini

Well... whatever some may think about it, I've used live view on my K20D much more than I could have anticipated when I replaced my K10D by the K20D.

It's useful for working on a tripod and directing a group of subjects to the correct positions and attitudes (you're not shouting instructions from behind a camera but talking to them directly), and great for keeping an eye on composition when shooting from high or low (I did this regularly before, but it was always hit and miss without live view).

Wim

Yeah... what Wim said. I don't have it on my K10D, but it'd be nice to use from time to time.

Mattp9 · 06-17-2008, 11:16 AM

It really helps in manual focus. You can zoom in during live view to tweak the focus.

Bob Tuttle · 06-17-2008, 01:23 PM

I am unable to get the live view to work. I have reviewed all the instructions and the camera is not over heated. I hear a noise as if the mirror is being lifted but no live view. Any suggestions?

Never mind, I looked further and found the answer under Custom Settings. It works great as it should now.

Geekybiker · 06-17-2008, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by garth1948

Very importantly, live-view activates when shooting 21fps sequences - mirror stays up and you need the LCD for following action.
Pentax are very, very smart.

I just close my eyes and use my jedi powers to follow the action instead.

OniFactor · 06-17-2008, 07:13 PM

your jedi powers are no match to my Klingon fighting prowess!

06-11-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
magnum1 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Niagara, Wisconsin U.S. of Ay. Posts: 394	Live view is for weekend P&S 'ers. If you want live view, look out a window.

06-17-2008, 11:16 AM	#12
Mattp9 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield, IL, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 35	And it works well with Manual Focus It really helps in manual focus. You can zoom in during live view to tweak the focus.

06-17-2008, 01:23 PM	#13
Bob Tuttle Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lakeway, Texas Posts: 313	I am unable to get the live view to work. I have reviewed all the instructions and the camera is not over heated. I hear a noise as if the mirror is being lifted but no live view. Any suggestions? Never mind, I looked further and found the answer under Custom Settings. It works great as it should now. Last edited by Bob Tuttle; 06-22-2008 at 08:36 AM.

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	This may be a joke I'm not getting, but I gotta ask: why do some people seem to complain about Live View? If you don't want it, then don't use it, but why bothe complaining and criticizing everyone who wants Live View and think it can be useful? Being able to preview your image is oe of the main advantages of digital photography. The list of situations when Live View can be useful has been written again and again, no one can say it has no uses at all. But maybe you were just joking...

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garth1948 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 293	Very importantly, live-view activates when shooting 21fps sequences - mirror stays up and you need the LCD for following action. Pentax are very, very smart.

06-17-2008, 01:05 AM	#8
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	Originally posted by garth1948 Very importantly, live-view activates when shooting 21fps sequences - mirror stays up and you need the LCD for following action. Pentax are very, very smart. weww i just noticed that.. thanks

06-17-2008, 01:29 AM	#9
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Originally posted by bdery This may be a joke I'm not getting, but I gotta ask: why do some people seem to complain about Live View? If you don't want it, then don't use it, but why bothe complaining and criticizing everyone who wants Live View and think it can be useful? Because some people just have to find fault, no matter what.

06-17-2008, 03:45 AM	#10
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Well... whatever some may think about it, I've used live view on my K20D much more than I could have anticipated when I replaced my K10D by the K20D. It's useful for working on a tripod and directing a group of subjects to the correct positions and attitudes (you're not shouting instructions from behind a camera but talking to them directly), and great for keeping an eye on composition when shooting from high or low (I did this regularly before, but it was always hit and miss without live view). Wim

06-17-2008, 05:31 AM	#11
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by Ishpuini Well... whatever some may think about it, I've used live view on my K20D much more than I could have anticipated when I replaced my K10D by the K20D. It's useful for working on a tripod and directing a group of subjects to the correct positions and attitudes (you're not shouting instructions from behind a camera but talking to them directly), and great for keeping an eye on composition when shooting from high or low (I did this regularly before, but it was always hit and miss without live view). Wim Yeah... what Wim said. I don't have it on my K10D, but it'd be nice to use from time to time.

06-17-2008, 04:14 PM	#14
Geekybiker Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 337	Originally posted by garth1948 Very importantly, live-view activates when shooting 21fps sequences - mirror stays up and you need the LCD for following action. Pentax are very, very smart. I just close my eyes and use my jedi powers to follow the action instead.

06-17-2008, 07:13 PM	#15
OniFactor Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY, USA Posts: 643	your jedi powers are no match to my Klingon fighting prowess!