Someone Enlighten Me? ^.^

[skieur]

The articulating screen is important for me. Any kind of street photography, child photography or model photography can be done very quickly from the waist or other position, without looking through the viewfinder. Some subjects go stiff when you lift the camera to your eye.

skieur

 

[Sbuxo]

I mean I don't mind getting on the ground, or laying down, just to get the shot. I feel so old fashioned. o.o

 

[skieur]

I mean I don't mind getting on the ground, or laying down, just to get the shot. I feel so old fashioned. o.o

Neither do I, but sometimes it is faster to use an articulated screen and speed may make the difference between getting the shot or not.

skieur

 

[Sbuxo]

I'm really used to using my viewfinder since I basically only shoot film. And now I learned that the 60D doesn't have a split screen focus -.-

so how does Manual Focus go about on a DSLR? I know the AF is half pressing the shutter. I also know I can buy a split screen for my camera, but from what I see that's an extra ~200$..:er:

Manual focus will be done through viewfinder or LCD? or both? :meh:

 

[skieur]

Good fast continuous autofocus with a viewfinder indication of the focus point is very valuable. Manual focus is only for turning off autofocus when it is constantly changing due to the wind blowing a flower for example or if you are doing very precise close-up work. Don't forget also that your aperture gives you a focus range unless you are shooting at 2.8 on a normal or telephoto lens, minor differences in focus are not serious.

Some LCD screens are better for manual focus because you can zoom in on a section of the screen to determine sharpness at the particular focus position. On the other hand some cameras have very bright, sharp viewfinders and lesser quality LCD screens, so in that case the viewfinder would be the way to go.

skieur

 

[o hey tyler]

I'm really used to using my viewfinder since I basically only shoot film. And now I learned that the 60D doesn't have a split screen focus -.-

so how does Manual Focus go about on a DSLR? I know the AF is half pressing the shutter. I also know I can buy a split screen for my camera, but from what I see that's an extra ~200$..:er:

Manual focus will be done through viewfinder or LCD? or both? :meh:

If you use AF on a new DSLR, I suggest you use back button focus instead of half pressing the shutter. I swear by it, however some people have difficulty using it for whatever reason. If you get used to it though, it's a great feature.

 

[bobbyknight]

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If you can afford the 60d, then get it. It is a better camera in pretty much every way than the rebels. The rebels feels like a plasticky toy where the 60d is bigger and more solid (magnesium body), sturdy and reliable, better weather sealing, better viewfinder, better autofocus, faster burst rate, etc. You may of course find the extra size and weight a minus point,

This sounds more like you are referring to 7D.
Not 60D

 

[Sbuxo]

i agree..i don't think it's completely magnesium body, it's some poly..something that makes it feel differently than the rebels.

 

[Sbuxo]

Also for Canon lenses, it's made of glass? It's so dull looking compared to my Hexanon lens which actually looks like legit glass. :meh:

 

[PJL]

i agree..i don't think it's completely magnesium body, it's some poly..something that makes it feel differently than the rebels.

Prior to the 60D, the _0D series had used magnesium alloy bodies. They discontinued that with the 60D, which is also physically smaller than previous models in that line, but it's definitely bigger, a little heavier, and more comfortable (IMO) than the Rebel line. They also reduced the possible fps from about 6 to about 5. With the 60D, they seemingly moved it away from being a "prosumer" camera to being a Super Rebel, setting the price point only a few hundred bucks higher than the T2i or new T3i.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

I am a canon shooter, but a Nikon D7000 is within your range. Out of your choices I would take the 60d for the faster frame rate and better AF and better viewfinder. Not sure if split screens will work on a 60D. I hear they wont on the 7D due to the new fancy lcd in the viewfinder.

Back button focus is great, but the t1i does not have it, so the t2i may not either, you may want to make sure.

 

[fokker]

I am a canon shooter, but a Nikon D7000 is within your range. Out of your choices I would take the 60d for the faster frame rate and better AF and better viewfinder. Not sure if split screens will work on a 60D. I hear they wont on the 7D due to the new fancy lcd in the viewfinder.

Back button focus is great, but the t1i does not have it, so the t2i may not either, you may want to make sure.

Pretty sure that the rebels have this feature as a custom function... You use the * button on the back as a focus button.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Yes most rebels do, but not the t1i for some odd reason (unless they updated firmware since I tried )

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=2286

There is a list on this page. I assume the t1i was released when this was made, since it also shows the 50D, t1i's big brother.

 

[o hey tyler]

I am a canon shooter, but a Nikon D7000 is within your range. Out of your choices I would take the 60d for the faster frame rate and better AF and better viewfinder. Not sure if split screens will work on a 60D. I hear they wont on the 7D due to the new fancy lcd in the viewfinder.

Back button focus is great, but the t1i does not have it, so the t2i may not either, you may want to make sure.

Uh, both the T1i and the T2i have it. It's in the custom function menu. :thumbup:

(Taken from previously owning a T1i)

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

I previously owned a t1i and at the time could not find it in the custom functions. Like I said, perhaps it wws in newer firmware? I was pretty green at the time so its possible I missed it, but I recall searching the manual and all of the custom functions.


After looking online, it appears many people talk about using it on a t1i, so.I stand corrected......I still say 60D or D7000 though:lmao: