Re: Evolution of the DVC

I have shot with SLR's (and compacts) for many years (both film and digital). For me, live view on DSLR's would only really be useful when I can't get my eye on the optical viewfinder (for example, if there is an obstruction in front of you and you need to hold the camera above head height). In the past this was more luck than judgment. It could also be handy when shooting on a tripod, but to be honest, it wouldn't get me any photos I wouldn't get anyway.

The other benefit is a 100% field of view, but most pro DSLR bodies have this through the optical viewfinder and when shooting with DSLR's that only have 95% FOV, it is fairly easy to adapt.

I can see no disadvantages of having large LCD's, but to be honest, I only use this when I am in the hotel, plane, etc. with some time to spare and scan through the days photos. What really counts is what you see through the viewfinder when you take the shot, and for this I want to look through an optical viewfinder, not an LCD.




"~~NoMad~~" <understanding.engine@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:fdm0gf$tfp$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Arguments are starting between DSLR and P&S advocates as digital camera technology evolves. My hopes are on the DVC (Digital View Camera) as the final solution to these arguments.

Early P & S cameras were considered just toys with their tiny screens and minute viewfinders. Now as the view screens get bigger and the sensors get better people are starting to see better pictures coming from this crop of new cameras. The simple ergonomics of these new P & S cameras is making better photographers out of the people that use them. Taking shots with both eyes wide open is a definite asset to any photography.

The DSLR is a dinosaur with its clunky mirror and one-eyed viewfinder. Fortunately you can see from the latest crop of DSLR's that they are taking their pointers from the P & S crowd and adding Live-View and larger view screens.

The end result of this evolution will be the advent of the DVC which will have a large and effective view screen, combined with an excellent CCD. The new DVC cameras will mimic the old film view cameras that many true professionals still use today.

NM






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