Paul Corfield
Well-known member
Had my Canon 450D for quite a while now and not really used the live view function until this week and now I'm using it nearly all the time. The reason I've found it useful is because when selected it locks the mirror up so photos taken while in live view mode wont suffer any camera shake from mirror slap. I'm focusing conventionally through the viewfinder and once the scope is focused I press the quick select button that's assigned to live view and then proceed to take the photos via the shutter release cable. I've found my shots are coming out very sharp using this method. I've also found that the metering while in live view mode is a lot more accurate than when not in live view. Lastly if needs be you can fine tune the focus while in live view which I've found also gives that little bit of extra sharpness.
For moving subjects I just stick to focusing in the viewfinder.
Paul.
For moving subjects I just stick to focusing in the viewfinder.
Paul.