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Jeff
 

Digital SLR:'s Monitor Vs. Viewfinder


Good day,
I have a Canon Rebel XT, and I just discovered that you cannot use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder for shooting. I was just curious why? I can think of a couple reasons why it would be very handy. Thanks.


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June 29, 2006

 

Jon Close
  Same as for all digital SLRs. The sensor that would provide an image to the LCD sits behind (a) the mirror, and (b) the shutter curtains. Olympus has recently introduced a new model that enables a live LCD preview, but it does so with the extra expense of a second sensor.


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