rebel xsi DOF preview button

anything you synth · May 12, 2009

problem solved

KmH · May 12, 2009

anything you synth said:
problem solved

Someone else may have benefited from your experience. That's what the forum is all about.

bigtwinky · May 12, 2009

Umm, yeah. This post had an interesting subject, why did you edit it?!?

This place is about sharing experiences, ideas, thoughts...

Bitter Jeweler · May 12, 2009

:er:

10 Practical uses for the Depth of Field Preview Button

bigtwinky · May 15, 2009

Not all cameras have a DOF preview button and if there is one on my XSI, I haven't found it.

The link above is general information on what the DOF is, not necessarily on an XSI

Josh66 · May 15, 2009

bigtwinky said:
Not all cameras have a DOF preview button and if there is one on my XSI, I haven't found it.

The link above is general information on what the DOF is, not necessarily on an XSI

It should be that little round button under the lens release button. Right next to the placard that says "Rebel XSi" or "450D".

edit
If your lens is wide open, you will not see anything. Stop down to f/8 or something, press the button - you should see the difference.

Bitter Jeweler · May 15, 2009

bigtwinky said:
Not all cameras have a DOF preview button and if there is one on my XSI, I haven't found it.

The link above is general information on what the DOF is, not necessarily on an XSI

Actually, it is on my Xsi, and this was actually quite helpful to me as it does apply to what the Xsi preview button does.

That's why I posted it. I was curious myself, found the info myself and thought I'd share. :meh:

Overread · May 15, 2009

Thanks for the link on info on the button - many people I have spoken to have had little to no uses for the button (it does not help matters that its in a very inaccasable area of the camera to reach when naturally holding the gear).