It is selected by pressing a button on the back. You probably have the same
function all the time with the mirrorless GF1. I haven't gone that route
because I prefer, for most shots, to use an optical viewfinder.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Themelis" <george@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 8:42 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Live View Focusing with Extension Tube
> Oh, I see, thank you.
>
> So, Live View is a mode that you select from a menu?
>
> I have very little experience with digital. Recently (just a few weeks
> ago)
> I got a Panasonic GF1. Being a mirrorless camera, it allows me to see the
> image magnified on the screen. There is an accessory viewfinder which
> essentially shows the same as the screen.
>
> George
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Nichols
> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 9:28 PM
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Live View Focusing with Extension Tube
>
> George,
>
> On the E-510 and later Olys, Live View allows one to raise the mirror so
> that the image can be viewed, and magnified, on the rear screen. With
> manual focus, the magnified image permits very sharp focusing.
>
> I find it useful only with a tripod. My few attempts to use it hand-held
> were only partially successful because I cannot maintain the sharp focus
> closely enough while the mirror drops and the shutter is actuated.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Themelis" <george@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:24 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Live View Focusing with Extension Tube
>
>
>> Hi Jim,
>>
>> Does the Live View focusing work better than just looking at the screen?
>>
>> George
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jim Nichols
>> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:33 PM
>> To: LUG@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Cc: Olympus Camera Discussion
>> Subject: [OM] IMG: Live View Focusing with Extension Tube
>>
>> Rainy days are a good time to try new things (indoors). I recently
>> purchased a set of extension tubes. Combining an extension tube with
>> Live
>> View focusing on my E-510, on a tripod, with a 2-sec shutter delay, I
>> found
>> that things work out pretty well. Here is an example.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Extension+Tube+With+Live+View+Focusing.jpg.html
>>
>> This opens up a new area for me to explore, as long as the objects are
>> fixed
>> and positionable. It is not good for insects.
>> :~((
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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