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 04/22/2005 03:13:55 PM · #26
Originally posted by Imagineer:
It would teach a thing or two about composition for those who make a habit of cropping their shots.
Any thoughts?


I was under the impression already that composition is 9/10's of photography. (the other tenth being turning the camera "on" of course).
:-)
 04/22/2005 03:16:43 PM · #27
Ohhhhh thats what my problem is. Note to self: Turn the camera on.
 04/22/2005 03:21:52 PM · #28
I was at the library today with kids and I saw some really cool things to photograph,,although I didnt have my camera with me,,the One time I dont have it,,lol,,however I did ask permission for the next time,,They had some really great shots of b&w and other things that remindined me of what I see here,,real inspiritaion.
 04/22/2005 08:52:33 PM · #29
To be honest I am not sure of all the limitation with in the view finders of digital camera vs. how they compare to the tradional film camera. I know that framing with the RangeFinder type cameras was a bit challenging until one got use to the viewer because you weren't looking through the lens. It was/is possible to compose a photo within the viewer in a range finder without going into the darkroom to crop, but it takes careful paying attention to the envornment and the subject in relation to the boundaries of the viewer. Most 35mm slr's don't have a problem with framing.

Does Digital SLR camera have problems seeing all that the view finder sees???

I think it is a good idea for all photographers to compose their images within the view finder with the hopes of not cropping the image in the dark room or computer. You will become a better photographer for it because of the time it has taken for you to learn how to see.

Barry
 04/22/2005 08:54:15 PM · #30
David, sorry for calling you Ben in my post....my age is catching up to me.

Barry
 04/22/2005 09:28:56 PM · #31
Originally posted by Barry:


Does Digital SLR camera have problems seeing all that the view finder sees???



That's backwards. In a lot of cases the viewfinder doesn't cover 100% of what the camera sees so the captured image has more in it than was seen through the viewfinder.

Also, with most P & S the view is not through the lens so like the range finder cameras the view is offset from the lens. However, as you say you get used to it and learn how to compensate to get what you want.
 04/23/2005 07:30:29 AM · #32


"That's backwards. In a lot of cases the viewfinder doesn't cover 100% of what the camera sees so the captured image has more in it than was seen through the viewfinder.

Also, with most P & S the view is not through the lens so like the range finder cameras the view is offset from the lens. However, as you say you get used to it and learn how to compensate to get what you want."

It is my experience with my (and Most) 35mm SLR cameras that I see exactly what the lens sees, therefore cropping within the frame of the camera is ez.

I guess my question should be, Is this the same case with digital SLR cameras or is there another factor of how these cameras are constructed that obstructs or adds more to the image after framing?

Barry

Message edited by author 2005-04-23 07:31:46.
 04/23/2005 08:09:27 AM · #33
Originally posted by Barry:
I guess my question should be, Is this the same case with digital SLR cameras or is there another factor of how these cameras are constructed that obstructs or adds more to the image after framing?

The viewfinders on D-SLR's are typically very close, but not qute the same as the sensor view. You can find the exact stats on the full reviews over at dpreview.
eg. This page quotes the 350D viewfinder as "95% frame coverage".
 04/23/2005 09:24:15 AM · #34
Originally posted by bod:
Originally posted by Barry:
I guess my question should be, Is this the same case with digital SLR cameras or is there another factor of how these cameras are constructed that obstructs or adds more to the image after framing?

The viewfinders on D-SLR's are typically very close, but not qute the same as the sensor view. You can find the exact stats on the full reviews over at dpreview.
eg. This page quotes the 350D viewfinder as "95% frame coverage".


Thanks for the info, I never would have known this...based on my knowledge of 35mm SLR. How the world changes....And the case for cropping at the computer grows....

Barry
 04/23/2005 10:21:11 AM · #35
Don't be too worried about it; digital SLRs are just the same as film SLRs in this respect.

If you don't believe me, the first random page I pulled up with appropriate details here lists the coverage of the Nikon N75 at 89%.
 04/23/2005 11:02:30 AM · #36


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