OVF vs. EVF vs. Live View: Which Camera Viewfinder is Best for You? | Ask David Bergman
Today's question from Zephaniah is, “Is there a difference when using autofocus through the EVF versus Live View?” Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. Shop from Adorama for all your gear purchases: http://adorama.evyy.net/GZVAL One-on-One consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Canon Explorer of Light David Bergman is a NYC-based tour photographer and educator with more than 30 years of experience. Currently the official tour photographer for Luke Combs, he has also traveled the world with artists including Bon Jovi, Barenaked Ladies, and Sarah McLachlan. As a sports photographer, he covered numerous Olympics, Super Bowls, and World Series games and has 13 Sports Illustrated covers to his credit. A passionate public speaker and photo educator, Bergman produces the bi-weekly show "Ask David Bergman" on the Adorama YouTube channel and hosts his unique "Shoot From the Pit" live concert photography workshops. Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:59 What is an Optical Viewfinder (OVF)? 01:54 What is an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)? 02:12 Advantages and disadvantages of EVF 02:54 What is Live View? 03:59 DSLR Autofocus: OVF vs. Live View 04:53 Mirrorless Autofocus: EVF vs. Live View 05:53 My Preference 06:44 Outro SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ / adoramatv __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Canon EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera https://www.adorama.com/car5m2.html?k... ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid... Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens https://www.adorama.com/car2418.html?... Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.... CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.... Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa.... Prograde cards and readers https://adorama.rfvk.net/jrL7KZ #OVF #EVF #LiveView #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok / adoramanyc ➥ Facebook / adorama ➥ Instagram / adorama ➥ Twitter / adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events / @adoramaevents __________________________________ Follow David on Instagram: / davidbergman __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!

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