Q. apparently the new flagship sony alpha900 does not have it, thanks
A. Live view is the ability to use the LCD monitor to compose your shot. Many first time DSLR users ask for this feature. Many experienced DSLR users poo-poo this feature, but they are wrong.
Live View is not so different from a view camera from 100 years ago. There are times when Live View can be quite helpful. I use it most for shooting over the heads of people in a crowd: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/2819873511/ This is not a great shot, but I don't have anything better available on-line right now. Some subjects also benefit from a higher-than-normal view and Live View is of value there.
Okay, this is not exactly wedding photography, but look at this sample, taken from the audience of a children's pageant: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/3097070087/ Lovely view of the back of some guys' heads. Using Live View from the same vantage point< I was able to capture the entire stage area: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/3097070135/ which resulted in this cute shot of a shild who needed some extra prompting from the teacher: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/3097070247/ Chances are, I would not have gotten this shot without Live View.
You can also use Live View when you want a low point of view without getting down on the floor to get it. I used live view here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/3091871958/ It was helpful, because I could talk to the cat and divert her attention so she was looking up at me and away from the camera. This is not a "serious" use, perhaps, but there are similar applications that you could easily think of.
I took this with a D200 that does not have Live View. http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/2311445874/ I did it by holding the camera down almost on the ground and repeatedly taking the shot until I got what I wanted. Even if I chose to lay down on the ground, I don't think I could have gotten my eye low enough to properly view the image in the viewfinder. With Live View, I could have at least come close the first time.
It can be helpful for macro shots. I took this with Live View on the D300: http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/2526886848/ In spite of the comment about poor image quality in the LCD, the D300 has almost a full megapixel resolution in the LCD. You can zoom in for critical focus using Live View. I don't care who you are, nobody is going to get better focus than that using your eye in an unmagnified optical viewfinder.
As far as the pop-up flash, mentioned in another answer, I think pro-level cameras should have a pop-up or SOME light that is capable of triggering off-camera strobes. Why not? I find that the pop-up is quite useful as fill flash if I dial it back a few stops, so I don't know why a pro should be saddled with a huge flash for every single job when just a little fill flash would suffice. It's not a bad idea, in my opinion.
Shot with the pop-up for fill flash:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/3061999053
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/2705802642
The sun was a a low angle for both of these shots and the fill flash was very helpful in reducing shadows on the subjects' faces.
DSLR Camera Comparison Nikon or Canon?
Q. Looking to purchase good beginner DLSR camera, no previous lenses, starting from scratch and would be happy with just 2 decent lenses, not looking to go pro, just family photos, travel photos, kids' events, etc.
Comparing Nikon D60 package that comes with 2 lenses from BestBuy vs, Nikon D80, or Canon XSi. Any suggestions?
A. Digital camera for beginner I think Nikon D60 and D40 the best now
Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera
The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation that even first-time SLR users can enjoy. Advanced 3-area AF system Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 with manual override Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene Near-instant 0.18-second power-up Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor Information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format Assist Images help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity Exposure Metering System - TTL full-aperture exposure metering system Electronic-Flash - Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes Uses Nikon AF-S Lenses Unit Dimensions (W x D x H) - Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches; Weight - Approximately 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap Nikon USA 1-Year Warranty
# 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
# Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
# 2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
# Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
# Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards
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Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera
For photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, and a 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a 3.0" LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience. Image Format - 22.2mm x 14.8mm 3 - 2 Horizontal - Vertical Aspect Ratio Color Filter System - RGB primary color filter Low-pass Filter - Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable Recording Format - Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 Image Format - JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG White Balance Settings - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, and Custom Focusing Modes - One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) Metering Range - EV 1-20 (with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure Compensation - Manual 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments and AEB 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments AE Lock - Automatic when focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF, and Manual by AE lock button Shutter Type - Electronically controlled and focal-plane shutter Shutter Speeds - 1/4000 seconds to 1/60 seconds, X-sync at 1/200 seconds, 1/4000 sec. to 30 seconds, bulb Self-timer - 10-seconds, 2-seconds delay or 10-seconds delay plus continuous shooting Brightness Control - 7 levels provided Body Dimensions - 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 (128.8x97.5x61.9mm) Weight - 16.8 ounces (475 grams) body only Lens Dimension - 2.7 x 2.6 (69x66.2mm) Weight - 6 ounces (190 grams)
# 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
# Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
# DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
# EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
# Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards
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