Digital Finders, Why So Small?

"David J Taylor"
wrote in message . uk...
Jack wrote:
The Canon 5D view finder is supposed to be very good, however some of
this is probably due to is having a full frame 35mm sensor.

I had the chance (briefly) to look through one recently, and it was much
darker than I remember my Nikon F3. Of course, I had Nikon f/1.4 and
f/2.8 lenses - the Canon probably had some f/5.6 zoom. Probably where
most of the difference lies.

David


A 1.4 lets in about 10 times more light than a 5,6. So yes, I'd say that
probably has something to do with it

On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:00:32 +0100, Jack wrote:

Maybe you old-uns need to compensate for your eyesight, however to be honest
I never notice much difference whether I am shooting using a 1.4 prime or an
f4 zoom. I am too engrossed in the photo to worry about that.

What I would really prefer is a 100% view finder.


"David J Taylor"
wrote in message .uk...

The size on the 5D was fine, but the lack of brightness should also be of
concern to the OP.

David

I think that the most accurate viewfinder with normal lenses that I have
personally come across is the Leica 111g.n
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