Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I had a brief play with Live View on the E520 and it seemed really responsive and quick, including the AF. Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jim Nichols Sent: Monday, 2 June 2008 15:02 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Olympus 510 and Leica R 28-70 zoom Philippe, You are correct. The 510 does have Live View. I have tried it a few times, but have not spent enough effort on it to have confidence in doing it correctly. When I get a chance, I will concentrate on it and see if I can offer an opinion. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philippe AMARD" <philippe.amard@tele2.fr> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Olympus 510 and Leica R 28-70 zoom > Hey Jims, > I thought Live View was available on the 510? > For landscapes and non moving objects - i.e. the type of shots you've > shown us - this is what you need to use - LV magnification mode on for > flowers for instance, too. > You can even keep your sunglasses on when it is too bright :-D . > Bien cordialement > Phx > > > Jim Hemenway wrote: > >> Thanks Jim. >> >> I focused with the viewfinder, and you're right, it is difficult. >> >> B.D. told me that the E3 has a much brighter screen but I didn't want to >> go for one of those until I know more about the future of a digital R >> camera. >> >> I ordered one of these in the expectation that it will help with non >> AF-chip focusing. I'll let you know: >> >> <http://www.adorama.com/IOMASME1.html?searchinfo=olympus%20%2B%20magnifier%2 0%20&item_no=1> >> or: http://tinyurl.com/4rrhru >> >> Jim >> >> >> Jim Nichols wrote: >> >>> Jim H. >>> >>> Very nice images. What focusing technique did you use? Manual with VF? >>> Scale focus? DOF scale? I find it difficult to be sure of my focusing >>> with the VF. >>> >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Hemenway" <Jim@hemenway.com> >>> To: "LUG" <lug@leica-users.org> >>> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 6:24 PM >>> Subject: [Leica] Olympus 510 and Leica R 28-70 zoom >>> >>> >>>> A half-dozen snapshots from a week ago on the waterfront with the >>>> Olympus 510 and the Leica R 28-70 zoom using the adapter without the >>>> AF-chip. >>>> >>>> <http://www.hemenway.com/Waterfront-E510-R28-70-05252008/> >>>> or: http://tinyurl.com/3wqqdw >>>> >>>> Jim >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information