The most important is to be confortable when doing photography. Whatever you choose to use, at the end the picture matters. Thank you for your videos in general, they are always helpful !

@MohcineJabairi

Жыл бұрын

As simply as that! I use the screen in 99% of the time since I prefer to look around the frame of the photos I wanna shoot so I won't miss something that will not be visible if using the Viewfinder. And it's more comfy to me.

@juliatrotti

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I couldn't agree more! And thank you

@stewartcotton9954

Жыл бұрын

@@juliatrotti can you do a photoshoot with the sony zv-1 ?

Because you still can 😅 At the age of 45 and higher most people need reading glasses. And at that point viewfinders with diopter correction are extremely usefuly because you don't have to fiddle around with your glasses all the time: You have to wear them when you want to use the lcd. But you cannot wear reading glasses if you're looking at something else. It really is annoying 😅

Thanks for making this video. Your point on situational awareness is a good one and a point of view shared by a lot of street photographers who "shoot from the hip" or use zone focusing to capture moments quickly or not at all.

Imagine someone telling you your'e doing it wrong and clearly not seeing the amazing images you get with all your shoots just by using the screen instead. People literally become stupid just to go against the grain. WE LOVE YOUR WORK AND LOVE THAT YOU SHOOT EXACTLY HOW YOU WANT TO SHOOT. IT'S A CREATIVE FIELD. THERE ARE NO RULES TO CREATIVITY.

I actually have very similar reasons to use the LCD. And there is one more that's very important for me when I'm working with people who are not used to the camera (at weddings or couple sessions). Using the LCD allows me to get close to my subjects by just stretching out my arms so I don't have to put my head into their private zone. Most people are more comfortable with that.

@juliatrotti

Жыл бұрын

Ooh I didn't even think of that, but I do that too! So handy :D

@ElectricDreams10

9 ай бұрын

Private zone?? Oh, private zone.

Since I switched to mirrorless I find myself gravitating to the way you describe, that I actually was inspired to by watching your videos. I tried what I saw you doing and it worked. Thanks for teaching me!

Julia you are one in a million! You are amazing and have helped me in my photography journey so much, a huge thankyou for all your videos, I learn so much from you! This particular video has been so beneficial to me, please keep posting, you help so many people around the world, you're a star!

Really good points about situational awareness and clients seeing your face. I will try the LCD for spontaneous shooting and portraits. I use the EVF handheld and the LCD on a tripod. I’ve been photographing since the 1970s so the viewfinder feels natural. It also seems to me that holding the camera away from my body is less stable than arms close to my torso and the camera against my face. Having the LCD and a geared head has made tripod work so much easier than it used to be.

Oooh I appreciate this video so much. Sometimes I judge myself for not using the evf all the time, but I'm totally with you that the lcd is so useful! Especially as a taller person, I don't want to be hunching to a lower position all day to be at eye level with the couple. Love love love this video 👏👏👏

@juliatrotti

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! We should never think that we "need" to shoot in a specific way (I also used to think this sometimes), just shoot in a way that makes you feel comfortable and gets you the results you want :)

No matter if you use a viewfinder or screens, knowing the exposure triangle and techniques is the most important thing and your photos are indeed professional and awesome Julia.🙂

When I got my EOS R I started shooting this way, and I completely agree. You put it into words so well!

Excellent video. There was a time when I (silently) judged people who were shooting with the LCD, like they didn’t know what they were doing, but since I was forced to move to mirrorless I found that I was limited in the EVF to only see what the sensor could perceive, so when something was blown out or buried in shadows I couldn’t see it like I could with an OVF- I found that in these cases glancing between the actual subject and the EVF was cumbersome but glancing between the actual subject and the LCD was way easier. Now I judge myself for having judged others.

Great points! I am shooting weddings screen only for the last 5 years and I am never going back. The most important thing is people you taking pictures of is to they see your face expressions!

This is exactly how I have been after switching to mirrorless as well. Definitely more comfortable with clients. Feels more casual for them

i would loooooove to see some videos about wedding photography! ty for the video julia 💜

This really makes a lot of sense. I'll definitely keep some of the things you mentioned in mind, great tips!

Ugh you are my favorite photographer! It would be such a dream to learn and shoot with you. You are so full of knowledge!

Great video Julia!😀

I love this video!! I shoot this way as well. Before I got a mirrorless camera I did find it strange seeing others shoot this way. But as soon as I got mirrorless, it was so natural to shoot with lcd.

whatever you do I love your photoshoot !

I just learnt the difference between evf and ovf. Great video

Thanks for sharing your experience with great comments....I mainly use the viewfinder on my D500....this easier for me as I walk around taking pics of whatever interests me as I am only a hobbyist.... cheers from Australia 😀❤️

Some solid points I never considered before. Appreciate the insight

Using the LCD is more candid and relaxed 😊helps the subject feel super comfortable, which makes the shot 📸 better in the end. I use the viewfinder more to look at the final image 😂

I love this video. Honestly I have really bad eye sight so I don’t really use the view finder cause when I first stated in 2017 in camera the photos would look great but then post processing they were not as sharp as I like but using the LCD screen I have little to no problems achieving the look I want for my business ❤😊

Love you 3000 times Julia 🤗

I’m so glad you covered this topic, Julia. Such a strange thing that people should judge this. I’ll add that you can also wear a hat during outdoor shoots without knocking it off and for those of us wearing glasses we can finally stop smudging the glass with our thumb. Using the LCD was a game-changer! 😊

Thank you so much for this video Julia! So many great reasons that I hadn't considered. I've just made the decision to switch to fully mirrorless and only use the LCD screen - I can't use an EVF, but the benefits of mirrorless outweigh this for the type of work I do. I love that using the LCD means I'm still connected to family moments, rather than feeling removed from them. And if I want the experience that an OVF gives, I can always use my film camera.

@juliatrotti

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad you liked this!

Totally agree with you!!

Great video Julia and helpful information. The LCD definitely has it's advantages, especially on my Nikon DSLR, subject and face tracking doesn't work through the viewfinder. and being able to mount the camera on a tripod at nighttime and use manual focus for shots and recording video. In the daytime and in bright sunlight I would probably use my viewfinder. No right or wrong answer, just whatever works for your situation. Learned so much from you. Thanks

Lots of food for thought in this video!

You do you Julia! For me I do both and, I even change eyes for the EVF and switch up the hand/finger configurations to balance it out as I capture long events. Sometimes using my ring finger to press the shutter in portrait orientation. I'm on the A7III still and shooting lower angles isn't easy to see on that screen, I rely on my deep squat a lot for that. If it had a fully articulating screen then it wouldn't be as much of a hassle. Ahh well let's hope the A9III comes out soon! That Canon R6 II looks awfully good. I'd love to see a day in the life, a Q&A with you and Dan or a photo challenge like a underwater photoshoot

Thank you!!! ❤

I am planning on buying my first camera and I couldn't think of any reason why one needs viewfinder at all. You have provided great answers, thanks!

@juliatrotti

10 ай бұрын

There are 2 main reasons I do use the viewfinder, the most common one is if it is too bright/sunny for the LCD. Maybe there are too many reflections on the screen or it's hard to see from the sun, so being able to use a viewfinder is handy there. The 2nd reason is if I am using extremely long lenses like 400mm + it helps keep the camera/lens steadier since it's closer to my body. Some food for thought depending how you plan on using your camera, hope this helps too :)

Very interesting reasons. Learnt something new.

Wow, I hadn't considered these! I'll give it a shot.

I rarely use LCD screen - just because of years of repetition I'm an (E)VF user. But this was a very nice and balanced presentation about the benefits of the LCD screen. I'll implement the back screen more in my photography - thanks for that!

This is a terrific explanation. It's been years since I've used a decent camera and so from previous experience I was used to using the viewfinder. It became a habit to use it that way. Now, with my new mirrorless, looking at the LCD and noticing that it does in fact show a live view of the current exposure I found myself actually taking a step back to look at it and go hmm, I don't really need to use the viewfinder so much anymore.

@souvikmajumder1622

Жыл бұрын

Do you face problem when you shoot in the sunlight using the LCD screen only..???

Congratulations' all the best in your photography. Cheers Mike 👌👌

That is an interesting point. I think that I will try that. Thanks!

Oh, your reasonings are soo logical!! Makes so much sense when you explain it :)) Also, sorry for those rude people who try'd to instil their nonsense on you, saying that its "wrong to shoot with the LCD". You're a professional, and you actually know what you're doing, unlike THOSE hates, so honestly, you don't need to explain yourself to them :)) Love your work!!

I only use the EVF if it’s too bright. I prefer the LCD because it’s more comfortable. Thank you & blessings to you & your family.

Well said. Makes sense

I’m with you, LCD. Great vid as usual

This is so helpful. I’ll try it tomorrow for my family session. Donno why I felt like I wasn’t professional if I wasn’t using the view finder.

I agree with Aaron Bazil who said below that your photography is UNREAL. Every video I learn something new from you and I have been in photography for years 🙂Thank you for taking the time to share with us Julia. Your my favorite "photography" person on KZread 🙂 👋 👍✌ 🙏

@juliatrotti

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

OK... thanks Julia, you've helped move the needle on getting a photographic dinosaur ( early 1970's) now using mirrorless, to consider moving - at least partially - to using the LCD... and the capture 1 iPad plug gives me a better use for mobile application. Enjoy your summer 🙂

Man, your videos are so good! Can you do a behind-the-scenes video of your studio setup? Curious how you setup your lights. Thanks!

That last part about uneven suntan is hilarious. 😂 I tend to use the EVF a lot to focus my attention and minimize camera shake but I respect these reasons to flip the priority into using the LCD more.

My first mirrorless is a current gen camera after years of a dslr, but this mirrorless has no evf. I bought it mainly for video but find my love of photography outweighs that, yet I only occasionally miss the viewfinder. Now that I'm building a current portfolio, I find that what you said in this video has been true for my work, I frame the photo and can look back and forth between the subject and the screen as necessary, and the subject can see me the entire time.

Huh, never thought about this, but the situational awerness and interaction arguments make a lot of sense!

Great video. I’m mainly team LCD for the same reasons.

I like switching between LCD and EVF. EVF helps to get critical composition/face expressions and LCD for awkward angles

In addition, the fantastic autofocus of modern cameras makes it possible to just rely on it. When taking photos, I can limit myself to the composition of the images and it is enough to determine which person I want to focus on. Image composition works just as well on the display as on the viewfinder, even if old DSLR photographers like to dispute that. They also look at the finished picture on the display - then, surprisingly, it fits.

Your photography is just UNREAL. You're too talented to just be doing weddings and fashion portraits. You could be a cinematographer. We need your vision in filmmaking. I wish you'd cross over to filmmaking videos as well.

@juliatrotti

Жыл бұрын

You are too kind, thank you! Actually, being a director of photography is a job I've always been interested in.

nice review. i am mostly using EVF because the quality of view is excellent and there is no problem of brightness in sunny day,... also because i am holding glasses for short distance, with lcd/evf mix (for menus...) i need to toggle my glasses on/off all the time. But i will give LCD a try and consider your points showing your face, looking surrounding,... with LCD !

Girlfriennnddd, you use what ever finder you want! I stillll love you even if you shoot from the hip, dem curls be lookin mighty fine too

This is great. I’ll prob move over to LCD most of the time. Your reasons make perfect sense to me. LOL at the tan lines

The view finder is one of the absolutely best parts of a camera for good composition. Just by your title alone I had to come and let you know. You will eventually come to realize this.

Julia - You take so many beautiful images. I don't know how KZreadrs can handle all the comments from people being mean or correcting and thinking they know everything. All I know is that you are a great professional photographer. I learn so much from people like you - but I adapt it to my own style. You have a very positive upbeat channel - pleasant voice and good topics. I don't care if you use a viewfinder or shoot with your eyes close. You are good at what you do - That means more to me than anything else.

@juliatrotti

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it. To be honest, I'm confident in my skills and I know what I have achieved over the years of being a photographer so because of that negative comments don't normally bother me :)

@ShibiChan

Жыл бұрын

@@juliatrotti Most hate seems to come from a place of jealousy anyways. No need to let those negative vibes affect you!

I'm only an amateur photographer, and back when I only had a point-and-shoot I used to be puzzled why people would use the viewfinder instead of the LCD. My guess at the time was that it was a product of habit. Then, when I started shooting birds with telephoto lenses I realized how much faster you can find the bird in your frame by looking through the viewfinder. Pointing a long lens at a tiny bird through the LCD is very difficult. I'm now so used to the EVF that I use it even for portrait.

You can put the viewfinder up against your ear if you choose to. As long as your photos come out the way you want them to, then do whatever you need to do!

@Triplebuc50

Жыл бұрын

sarcasm is not polite

Agree on using LCD to make our subject more comfortable and easier to communicate

Both the EVF and LCD screens are amazing to use today. Back when the EVF wasn't superior than the OVF, photographers kept using the LCD as it was more accurate and better colors. Today, EVF has surpassed and destroyed OVF so its now a matter of personal preferences. I use both as with portrait photographer, I use the LCD screen and with event gigs, I prefer the EVF.

@Juventinos

Жыл бұрын

destroyed OVF? wtf lmao. this is the funniest shit I ve ever read.

Great points made in the video. Using the the rear screen reminds a bit like working with an old Hasselblad film camera, more engaging with the subject. Using the viewfinder is definitely more immersive. Depends on the situation like you say. But sun damage is not an issue here in the UK :-)

I live in the Southwest of the USA and it's generally to bright to use the LCD. I agree the LCD is a better option. I do night photography and use the LCD (DSLR) in "live mode" @ 10x to manual focus. If too dark light my target with a flashlight, that gets tricky, LOL. Nice Job, Safe Travels!

I largely use my viewfinder. It helps me keep my full attention as to what's happening in my frame. Youve also got a little better view of expressions of a subject while using the LCD you can't really pick up on macro expressions

I mostly use the rear screen as well. I find my framing is so much better.

I use an EOS R, and tend to use the viewfinder when I am good to focus on nothing but the subject and the framing, but when I need situational awareness I use the LCD. also with my height (6'5) I don't want to lean over all the time when doing portraits, so the flip out LCD is a life saver for me and my back.

I constantly use the LCD screen on my mirrorless and have no problems delivering quality images.

Thank YOu for Your videos, very Gratfull

I don't use it either. :) It is also true that it is not on the Sony a5100. So I much prefer to find the composition through the screen. I love so much your content. :) Have a productive week Julia.

Wow! You could hold the camera upside down if means getting the quality of shots that you take!! Love your photographic eye

as a hobbyist, i use {evf only + sensor} mode with mirrorless, saves a lot of battery life (especially when battery life is as horrible as x-t3's). and i use ovf with dslr, too. actually now that i think of it, i'm using lcd only when i'm viewing the taken photos. lcd and live histogram are good things to have though, especially when you had to use film when growing up.

i just tried with the view finder, i love it much more as compared to the lcd, mainly due to i am not using reading glasses, the view finder helped me a lot to ensure it is sharp! haha

Great video! Now I can also see some of the benefits 😃 Do you have any special tips and tricks when using the LCD?

this is a very interesting topic. using the screen feels familiar as it resembles taking photos with your phone, im old school and prefer taking photos through the camera and having that perspective. funny that the evf is basically the same thing and I'm noticing some people are now trying to get away from viewing a screen and going back to looking at real life. but preferences and options are abundant nowadays, and those around for the digital age have always had a screen to photograph with, like point and shoots, phones etc. truly its each their own and the industry and users have been pushing for better quality displays and evfs so its natural that these get used. a small part of that advancement i think also is what's getting people to try film, too many screens and settings, and that you're now photographing with a computer and no longer a camera. my point is use the tools you have how you like, get creative and do what works for you. everything evolves and the past always comes around again. great video and its cool that you have been shooting more film, it seems, as well

You have really good content, please how do you record your LCD screen that it shows the eye tracking etc... Thanks

Great points! I laughed about the tan lines but it must have been a real problem being in the sun all the time.

lovely

Yeah BOTH are useful for me, especially too since i shoot both Digi & Film formats (where obviously Film says F a LCD screen) LOL so gotta be able to use a viewfinder. Both views are useful for whatever you're shooting in.

Weird that people think that they can tell you what's right or wrong for you lol! I like both actually, the environment dictates which one I'll use. Great work as usual!

And for the people talking about stabilization, I find that when I'm moving, holding the camera up to my eye actually creates more camera shake. But if I use my arms as "shock absorbers" while I'm moving, the camera remains more stable. 🙂

This is a great video! I have a Canon EOS 250D and I use the OVF less than 10% of the time. I prefer to use the LCD screen as it gives me an accurate idea of what image I'm taking as you had mentioned. Also the guide lines and digital zoom for focusing etc. The OVF or DVF is cool but honestly LCDs are FTW in my opinion .🙃

@souvikmajumder1622

Жыл бұрын

Do you face problem when you shoot in the daylight using the LCD screen only..???

When using the LCD outdoors during a sunny day, do you just crank up the LCD brightness? If so, does that affect how your photos are captured at all?

very interesting. I'd always been using viewfinder. Need to try shooting more with just LCD

@juliatrotti

Жыл бұрын

Hey friend! It was so nice meeting and shooting with you :D

Do you plan on selling your presets for capture One as well. I really want to switch over to capture one (I have a Fujifilm)

I still use a DSLR, and I'm using the viewfinder most of the time as that's what I'm used to after all these years. The only times I use the LCD screen are when I'm shooting video or self-portraits.

As a macro and wildlife photographer, my use case skews more toward needing the stability and increased visibility for manual focusing. That being said, I agree that it’s important to understand *why* you use the EVF/LCD and adjust accordingly.

@juliatrotti

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I can imagine it would be really hard to do macro with just the LCD!

Would you consider making a video on photoshop for ipad? Especially skin editing?

Always camera beautiful

Hey! I know this isn't related to this video specifically but im trying to figure out what to buy for my first camera as I've been really into taking photos of my dog for fun and for instagram! I was potentially thing the Sony a6400? Not that I really know much about any of them but im not wanting to go crazy and spend heaps just to get started! do you like this option if not what would you suggest? And im really struggling with lenses I have no idea! thank youuuuu

I think I might try using the LCD more often, never gave it much consideration before now (Canon EOS R).

Thank you sooo much for this video!!! I’m still shooting a DSLR but am considering a mirrorless and none of the other mirrorless users I follow are talking about this specific thing. So thank you so so much!!! One question is there a learning curve in using the lcd? And does the lcd show you the final look of the exposure or is that only in the electronic viewfinder?

I think you can use both but in mi case I use a lot the viewfinder in a7iv even in video because have more resolution and better clarity if you work with brigh light we have a lot of sunny days in Spain and also the lcd in sony are not the best but helps .

Is there a standard size a photo should be when your taken photos of clients so later when you delivery the photos to clients they can order prints? I’m a beginner so idk how to set a song a7iv to control my photo size and I don’t know what’s the standard size I should aim towards for prints

I can see your points. I prefer evf. Just wish the manufacturers make their lcd extremely bright. And go little bit bigger than the typical 3.2. But yeah. I can see why you use it. Comparison and framing wise it’s far better. Plus with canon r5 the light leak a lot and you can’t change the eye piece. That why I miss using sony and Nikon. Cheers.

I've got one of those point-and-shoot compact cameras (Sony ZV-1) that only has an LCD. I've found that a loupe is necessary when shooting in bright sun, so I bought a Hoodman loupe. This, of course, negates the ZV-1s biggest advantage, its small size, but it is necessary to see the screen sometimes. Luckily, I don't need the loupe that often. I'm a very casual photographer who appreciates the fact that it's easy to have a pocketable compact camera with you most of the time, and it is a step up from using a cellular phone.

I prefer using a view finder, as i have to wear reading glasses, so its more practical for me, i can adjust the diopter setting on the camera view finder.

Can U pls tell me Which lens is good (cheap price) for vlogging with sony zv e10 ?