Oh... You mean adjusting the brightness of EVF. That is available for most EVF. I thought you can change the ISO sensitivities....dual sensors?
Now I get you. Thanks for clarifying.
Now I get you. Thanks for clarifying.
Canon PowerShot G5 X
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If it is adjusting EVF brightness independently, EOS-M3 EVF can do that too. Probably G5X can too?
http://support-ph.canon-asia.com/contents/PH/EN/8202454100.html
http://support-ph.canon-asia.com/contents/PH/EN/8202454100.html
kel77
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I only see a LCD Brightness setting in the Spanner icon 2nd page. I set to max brightness but screen is still black. Should not be this right?
If you adjust the brightness setting looking at the LCD, it adjusts the LCD brightness. With the same setting page, look into the EVF and change the brightness of the EVF with similar approach. Thus, you can set the LCD brightness to 3, and then set the EVF brightness to 5. Independent setting.
kel77
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Yes already done so looking through EVF and adjust to max brightness. EVF is still dark when you stop down aperture compared to the EVF boost feature from other makers.
SNAPDINER
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I don't own the camera but perhaps if the eye sensor is disabled first and then LCD brightness is adjusted brighter, the EVF will be brighter?
kel77
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I doubt the brightness function works like what I wanted. Probably it just affects brightness setting for the menu view and picture playback.
For Canon's DSLR there is a menu to disable live exposure during live-view mode.Their mirrorless ones I seen so far looks too simplified.
SNAPDINER
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Come to think of it, you are right. Unless there is some AE lock that can be disabled.
Ha Zu Ni Za
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I think kel77 meant "Live View Boost" in the OMD cameras.
This function is a way to have the monitor stay bright, regardless of the f/stop used so the screen remains bright. This very useful for macro work, shooting in dim areas, or at night, to name a few. The down side is that you dont have accurate representation of the exposure anymore.
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Canon line of cameras are getting boring....don't see any innovation anymore. ISO and video performance all lose to Sony now. They are now only targeting the consumer end of the market. The semi-pro and professional people are slowly moving towards Sony. I feel sad to have so many canon lenses and now the body are not keeping up with the technology. When talking to Canon, they purposely want it that way to "protect" their C300, 1DC and etc. without knowing that people actually jump ship to Sony.
raydio
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In my opinion, if people want to move from one brand to another... let them. If they move from Canon, they'll move from Sony also. Let them chase technology and lose a lot of money in the process... selling off the old and buying into the new...
The fact is, all of the major brand manufacturers have come out with stellar products in the past decade. Nikon has done it, Sony has done it and Canon has done it also.
When Canon came out with the Canon 7D Mark I, the entire industry marvelled.
When Canon came out with the Canon 5D Mark II, the entire industry was abuzz.
When Nikon came out with the Nikon D800/810, the entire industry was ablaze.
Since then, each of these products have been eclipsed by newer, faster, more accurate technology in varying degrees.
That is the nature of the industry. New technology lasts only for 2 or 3 years before they are eclipsed by something better.
If one is patient, Canon will come back and 'wow' the world once again. It may be with the next Canon 1Dx Mark II, or the Canon 5D4 or something completely different. It's just a matter of time. Those who are patient and do not sell their lenses and bodies are the ones who are going to benefit the most.
Those wish to chase technology are like guinea pigs on a circular treadmill... it will NEVER end.
The fact is, all of the major brand manufacturers have come out with stellar products in the past decade. Nikon has done it, Sony has done it and Canon has done it also.
When Canon came out with the Canon 7D Mark I, the entire industry marvelled.
When Canon came out with the Canon 5D Mark II, the entire industry was abuzz.
When Nikon came out with the Nikon D800/810, the entire industry was ablaze.
Since then, each of these products have been eclipsed by newer, faster, more accurate technology in varying degrees.
That is the nature of the industry. New technology lasts only for 2 or 3 years before they are eclipsed by something better.
If one is patient, Canon will come back and 'wow' the world once again. It may be with the next Canon 1Dx Mark II, or the Canon 5D4 or something completely different. It's just a matter of time. Those who are patient and do not sell their lenses and bodies are the ones who are going to benefit the most.
Those wish to chase technology are like guinea pigs on a circular treadmill... it will NEVER end.
While waiting for owners to post, here are some reviews I found online.
The performance is expected to be the same as G7x. IQ not as good in wide apertures.
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/ca...t-cameras/canon-powershot-g5-x-1306534/review
This mentioned about raw file performance. 0.5-1fps if you shoot raw I think.
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/0692551582/2015-roundup-advanced-zoom-compacts/3
I have yet to buy, waiting for pay day.
The performance is expected to be the same as G7x. IQ not as good in wide apertures.
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/ca...t-cameras/canon-powershot-g5-x-1306534/review
This mentioned about raw file performance. 0.5-1fps if you shoot raw I think.
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/0692551582/2015-roundup-advanced-zoom-compacts/3
I have yet to buy, waiting for pay day.
Belleforte
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Just came back from my vacation with the G5X. Things I like:
1) EVF - fantastic when doing close-ups and shooting in bright sun light (I was at the beach all the time).
2) Full Swiveled LCD screen - very versatile for composing and taking odd angled shots.
3) USB Charging - Just connect the camera to the phone charger at the end of the day. Can charge using a phone battery pack when on the move.
4) Built-In ND filter.
5) NFC and WIFI.
6) Compact - carry in a chalk pouch on your belt and bring it everywhere. For once, I am happy to be travelling light without my DSLR.
AF and Continuous shooting speed is not great. If you are going for action shots, then stick to your SLR.
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Bought the camera 10 days ago. Haven't really use the features listed in your points 1-4 but I believe those will be reasons that I would keep this camera long term. I like the wifi feature. Size of camera is small but the grip is really good.
Didn't like the tracking AF as well. In the end, switched to 1-point AF with exposure tie to AF (my Canon dslr still can't do that) and can over-write using the usual * button.
I like that they added a hot-shoe in this camera. Really a joy to shoot at events (for fun, not pro) with Speedlite 430ex III with/out st-e3-Rt using a PnS.
Didn't like the tracking AF as well. In the end, switched to 1-point AF with exposure tie to AF (my Canon dslr still can't do that) and can over-write using the usual * button.
I like that they added a hot-shoe in this camera. Really a joy to shoot at events (for fun, not pro) with Speedlite 430ex III with/out st-e3-Rt using a PnS.
Belleforte
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Yes...I second the hot shoe and thumb grip . Looks like I am going to use this a lot more than my DSLR from now.
. Looks like I am going to use this a lot more than my DSLR from now.F1.8 Macro mode
F2.8 Macro mode
Quite happy with the bokeh. Just got it today. I was eyeing for Sony RX100 III or IV but too ex. While researching for a suitable one I came across G9x and g5x. It was not as compact as Sony but it's already much smaller than my Fujifilm X100S. Tried connecting to my Lg fone through NFC, it promptly bring you to Google play market "camera connect" apps. Loaded it and tried transferred foto from camera to phone and found it much faster and better implemented compared to fujifilm. Looking forward to trying out this camera in Korea.
F2.8 Macro mode
Quite happy with the bokeh. Just got it today. I was eyeing for Sony RX100 III or IV but too ex. While researching for a suitable one I came across G9x and g5x. It was not as compact as Sony but it's already much smaller than my Fujifilm X100S. Tried connecting to my Lg fone through NFC, it promptly bring you to Google play market "camera connect" apps. Loaded it and tried transferred foto from camera to phone and found it much faster and better implemented compared to fujifilm. Looking forward to trying out this camera in Korea.
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