Is the EVF on the new models still delayed? at DVinfo.net

Matt Buys · June 10th, 2007, 08:34 PM

I haven't had my hands on one yet but I'm thinking of buying one and wondering if the delay between what's in the viewfinder and what's being shot has been narrowed in the newer models.
I shoot a fair amount of action outdoor adventure stuff and I know people around here like this camera for wildlife but I worry I won't be able to keep up with what's on the EVF. Or am I just worrying about nothing?

Dan Keaton · June 12th, 2007, 05:06 PM

In my opinion, the (significant) delay only occurs with 24F mode and not 1080i mode.

I am not certain if the delay occurs in 30F mode.

If you are shooting fast action, in my opinion, the 1080i works well without any significant delay in the viewfinder.

Matt Buys · July 4th, 2007, 09:42 PM

Can anyone confirm this or chime in? I'm thinking of buying the one for sale over on the classifieds. Since I'll mostly be shooting wildlife I was thinking I wouldn't use the 24f. So if there's no delay on the EVF in 60i, that'd be great know. I have no way of getting my hands on one before buying. Thanks.

Chris Hurd · July 4th, 2007, 10:24 PM

I can confirm it.

There has been no change in the way the EVF works. It's still the same as it's always been. As Dan says, there is some noticeable lag when shooting 24F. There's only a very slight amount in 30F. None at all in 60i. Hope this helps,

Marty Hudzik · July 4th, 2007, 10:26 PM

In 60i I see no lag whatsoever.....or at least it is imperceptable to me. The delay is in the processing done to the interlaced CCD output to create 30f or 24f. Since the CCD are native 60i there seems to be no delay at all.

Good Luck.

Willard Hill · July 5th, 2007, 12:58 PM

The biggest problem with filming wildlife seems to be the difficulty of focusing manually, and this finder has a great deal of smear in cold weather. I am using it to record whitetail deer fawns and find that the camera works well with the stock lens and auto focus. I use 60i.

I prefer the fu-1000 b&w finder for use in cold weather, and with the eos adapter and 35mm lenses. This finder is easy to manual focus and has no smear or jitter in 60i, even in cold weather, but is like looking in a small hole by comparison, and is heavier.

Dan Keaton · July 5th, 2007, 01:01 PM

The FU-1000 draws more current from your batteries.

June 10th, 2007, 08:34 PM	#1
Matt Buys Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 426	Is the EVF on the new models still delayed? I haven't had my hands on one yet but I'm thinking of buying one and wondering if the delay between what's in the viewfinder and what's being shot has been narrowed in the newer models. I shoot a fair amount of action outdoor adventure stuff and I know people around here like this camera for wildlife but I worry I won't be able to keep up with what's on the EVF. Or am I just worrying about nothing?

June 12th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#2
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	In my opinion, the (significant) delay only occurs with 24F mode and not 1080i mode. I am not certain if the delay occurs in 30F mode. If you are shooting fast action, in my opinion, the 1080i works well without any significant delay in the viewfinder. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

July 4th, 2007, 10:24 PM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	I can confirm it. There has been no change in the way the EVF works. It's still the same as it's always been. As Dan says, there is some noticeable lag when shooting 24F. There's only a very slight amount in 30F. None at all in 60i. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

July 5th, 2007, 12:58 PM	#6
Willard Hill Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 191	The biggest problem with filming wildlife seems to be the difficulty of focusing manually, and this finder has a great deal of smear in cold weather. I am using it to record whitetail deer fawns and find that the camera works well with the stock lens and auto focus. I use 60i. I prefer the fu-1000 b&w finder for use in cold weather, and with the eos adapter and 35mm lenses. This finder is easy to manual focus and has no smear or jitter in 60i, even in cold weather, but is like looking in a small hole by comparison, and is heavier. __________________ Willard http://pawildlifephotographer.blogspot.com/

July 5th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#7
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	The FU-1000 draws more current from your batteries. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

July 4th, 2007, 09:42 PM	#3
Matt Buys Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 426	Can anyone confirm this or chime in? I'm thinking of buying the one for sale over on the classifieds. Since I'll mostly be shooting wildlife I was thinking I wouldn't use the 24f. So if there's no delay on the EVF in 60i, that'd be great know. I have no way of getting my hands on one before buying. Thanks.

July 4th, 2007, 10:26 PM	#5
Marty Hudzik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,771	In 60i I see no lag whatsoever.....or at least it is imperceptable to me. The delay is in the processing done to the interlaced CCD output to create 30f or 24f. Since the CCD are native 60i there seems to be no delay at all. Good Luck.