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So I guess I was wrong in my previous post. There is a Digital SLR that will do a LCD Preview, the Olympus EVOLT E-330. This camera works in two modes.
Mode A : The light hits a mirror, as in a normal SLR, but rather than being directed out the viewfinder, it is split (with a prism). Half of the light goes to the viewfinder, half of the light goes to a second CMOS sensor.
Mode B : The mirror is locked up, and light passes directly through to the primary CMOS sensor. This mode gives higher quality preview, but the viewfinder is turned off. Also in this mode, auto focus is disabled, so you have to use manual focus.
Both of these modes would significantly reduce battery life, compared to a standard DSLR. You can leave a DSLR on for weeks without draining the battery. Using the meter (which automatically turns off in most cameras) uses a small level of power, and the bulk happens when actually shooting the picture. Using the LCD (either as a review, or as a preview) consumes a massive amount of power, and will cut your shooting time WAY down. Many point and shoot cameras will get 50 or so pictures on a charge. Most DSLRs can get 400 or more, because the LCD is only activated manually when you want to review a picture.
One nice feature this camera has is the articulated LCD screen, so you can hold it over your head, and still see what the picture will be of. |