LCD viewfinder - anyone use with stills?

I know they are useful for HDSLR shooting, but wondered if anyone used them for regular still photography and find it useful?

Pros vs cons?

You mean live view? Of course people use it. When you need accurate framing, framing from a tripod, awkward angles, a larger image, precise manual focus, exact horizons, 100% coverage (for your 5DII and T1i), or highlight clipping analysis before the image is taken live view is tremendously valuable.

Of course, slower AF, lag, bright sunlight, and a lack of a third stabilization point are all good reasons to use the viewfinder.

With exposure simulation on, it's handy for focusing and taking the multiple exposures required for HDR photos.

I have one but only use it when doing video. I always use the optical viewfinder except some rare occasions when manual focusing.

Liveview and the 10x magnification is perfect for macro and landscape photography where I use only manual exposure and focus. I also use it in other situations where manual focus us necessary.

blindshooter wrote in post #12698805
I know they are useful for HDSLR shooting, but wondered if anyone used them for regular still photography and find it useful?

Actual pictures taken with a T2i in Live View mode, using the camera's LCD screen to frame the image.

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I use live view almost exclusively when using my 5D2.

Most of my photography is for landscapes, but I've tried it (with success) on portraits of kids too.

I installed a Zacuto Pro loupe and even under 5x zoom, I can judge focus far more accurately than the camera's red-light sensor. It's also easy to focus specifically where you want the image to be sharp. This allows me to accurately correct for any field curvature.

Finally, on a TS lens, there's almost no other way to set the tilt correctly.

This is what I was wondering. If a quality loupe attached to the LCD could yield better focusing results than the viewfinder.

Is there a better isolation loupe type that goes directly on the viewfinder? I find that when shooting when it's extremely hot, the sweat from my brow can interfere with viewing straight through the viewfinder.

I don't think you need a loupe. At 10x zoom you can focus manually much better than you can with the viewfinder.

davebmck wrote in post #12705135
I don't think you need a loupe. At 10x zoom you can focus manually much better than you can with the viewfinder.

Shooting with your eye to the camera - even if it's a loupe to the LCD - has the benefits of being shaded from the sun as well as the stability that is gained from being able to press it against your face. Other benefits is being able to use a VF and AF at smaller apertures, and being able to see what you're framing/focusing on in very dark situations.

I bought a few loupes recently with the intention of making an LCD VF set up but am yet to get around to it. Hmmm, maybe I'll work on that tonight.