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APS-C sensor cameras including the 80D, 70D, 7D Mk. II, 7D, EOS M and Rebel models for HD video recording.

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Old September 1st, 2009, 02:20 PM   #1
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Does anybody know if the viewfinder works when shooting HD, or do you only get an image on the LCD while shooting?
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Old September 1st, 2009, 02:38 PM   #2
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Because of the way the video recording works, there won't be an image through the viewfinder. It'll be LCD display only. The key to video mode on these cameras is Live View mode, which locks the shutter in the open (up) position, blocking light from reaching the viewfinder for as long as Live View is activated -- and movie recording is available only in Live View mode.

Short answer, 'cause it's an SLR.
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Old September 1st, 2009, 04:15 PM   #3
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The viewfinder is still optical as per specs so I assume that you must use the LCD in movie mode.
From DPreview - they have stated that it is the same prism/lens assembly from 1D series and seeing the diagam/illustration it still is optical because none, I mean none of the electronic viewfinders can compete with a bright optical one. Specially so when you consider the 30fps refresh rate.

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Old September 1st, 2009, 08:39 PM   #4
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Which means that Zacuto hood/magnifier thing for 400 bucks would probably be necessary for most people. It looks pretty decent.
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Old September 2nd, 2009, 01:52 PM   #5
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Because of the way the video recording works, there won't be an image through the viewfinder. It'll be LCD display only. The key to video mode on these cameras is Live View mode, which locks the shutter in the open (up) position, blocking light from reaching the viewfinder for as long as Live View is activated -- and movie recording is available only in Live View mode.

Short answer, 'cause it's an SLR.
Are the stats for the LCD known? I know the Mark II's LCD isn't as sharp as most DPs want...

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Old September 2nd, 2009, 04:00 PM   #6
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Specifications are identical between the 5D Mk. II and 7D LCD displays...

TFT, 3.0 in., appx. 920,000 dots (VGA), appx. 100% coverage, viewing angle: 170°
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Old September 2nd, 2009, 04:11 PM   #7
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For those of us who don't own a Mark II, do you think the LCD screen is good enough, or should a potential 7D buyer also plan on buying a portable monitor for pulling focus?

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Old September 2nd, 2009, 04:17 PM   #8
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I would say yes you'll probably need one. We have a number of monitor threads in the 5D Mk. II forum (maybe I should copy a few of them over to this board).
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John:

Since you don't yet have a 7D, you should be aware that the camera's HDMI output will exhibit 1080 or 720 output when in standby, but when you begin to roll, the resolution out to the monitor will drop to SD when the camera is rolling. You cannot effectively pull focus with SD output when shooting HD, there is not enough resolution to tell if the picture is in sharp focus in HD.

So an external monitor, while handy for framing, is kind of somewhat useless for racking focus shots with the 5D MKII or 7D.

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Old September 3rd, 2009, 11:11 AM   #11
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Indeed -- thanks for pointing that out, Dan!
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But as long as we're not moving and can mark the two focus points we setup beforehand it should be good. I don't like pulling focus during a shot unless I have a destination already in mind.
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That brings up another question--I wonder if you can see a distance readout in the LCD. By having the readout in the VF and screens of the 1/3' chip cameras, a guy can follow focus himself without an assistant in most cases.
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That brings up another question--I wonder if you can see a distance readout in the LCD.
With the 5D Mark II and some additional software, yes you can:
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Which means that Zacuto hood/magnifier thing for 400 bucks would probably be necessary for most people. It looks pretty decent.
Another one to consider might be the one discussed here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/photo-hd-...ef-s-lens.html

Or you can watch his video here:

Shallow DOF on T1i with Canon EF/EF-S lenses on Vimeo

It appears he is using this unit from CAVision:

Cavision | DSLR LCD Viewfinder Set for the Canon 5D | MHE52-RCM

Mr. Bruce Foreman is using it on the Canon T1i (500D) but B&H lists it as being for the 5DM2, so it will very likely work on the 7D as well. And it's a lot less expensive than $400 USD.
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