D90 - AF in live view vs Viewfinder

[desertstrike]

is there any chance that the autofocusing in live view will be more superior than viewfinder?

or both are the same thing?

more superior as in, more accurate exposure, accurate focus... etc etc?

 

[lsisaxon]

is there any chance that the autofocusing in live view will be more superior than viewfinder?

or both are the same thing?

more superior as in, more accurate exposure, accurate focus... etc etc?

Autofocusing is more accurate in LV because it's using contrast detection instead of phase detection.

 

[nuunder]

Autofocusing is more accurate in LV because it's using contrast detection instead of phase detection.

but it is substantially slower.. only suitable for use with stationary objects

 

[.Hack]

For me, the AF in Live View is very much slower than using the Viewfinder be it using Nikon or 3rd Party lenses. Not an issue as i seldom use LV except for the occasionally taking of video clips.

 

[desertstrike]

okie, thanks guys!

 

[lsisaxon]

but it is substantially slower.. only suitable for use with stationary objects

Yes. I mostly use it for testing lens sharpness. ;p

 

[desertstrike]

actually i intend to set up the dslr and wait for the specific moment of wildlife, so i was thinking that on live view, i can relax more on my eyes instead? good approach?

 

[lsisaxon]

actually i intend to set up the dslr and wait for the specific moment of wildlife, so i was thinking that on live view, i can relax more on my eyes instead? good approach?

Nope.. Your battery will drain out faster than you think. Plus if the sensor gets warm, there will be a timer to shut down the LV, so it's not a good solution.

You can try ZigView which attaches to your viewfinder and runs on its own power instead.
http://www.maxmax.com/zigview_s.htm
http://www.zigview.co.uk/

 

[desertstrike]

Nope.. Your battery will drain out faster than you think. Plus if the sensor gets warm, there will be a timer to shut down the LV, so it's not a good solution.

You can try ZigView which attaches to your viewfinder and runs on its own power instead.
http://www.maxmax.com/zigview_s.htm
http://www.zigview.co.uk/

wah, thats interesting, thanks!

 

[deepanshus]

Nope.. Your battery will drain out faster than you think. Plus if the sensor gets warm, there will be a timer to shut down the LV, so it's not a good solution.

You can try ZigView which attaches to your viewfinder and runs on its own power instead.
http://www.maxmax.com/zigview_s.htm
http://www.zigview.co.uk/

WOW!!!...its amazing...i am sure it would cost a bomb...any idea about the price...the product concept is very good

 

[lsisaxon]

WOW!!!...its amazing...i am sure it would cost a bomb...any idea about the price...the product concept is very good

200+GBP according to the websites?

 

[agentxq49]

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