Nikon: “We cannot beat the optical viewfinder”.

Inspiration, Nikon, Q&A, Teaching point

Recently, dpreview interviewed three top-level Nikon executives, and one of them said:

“In terms of hardware, it is likely that mirrorless will catch up with DSLR.  But one thing that is a challenge is the time lag of electronic viewfinders. Even though we have a great mirrorless [solution], we cannot beat the optical viewfinder.”

—Nikon (March, 2019).

It’s refreshing to see someone from a major camera manufacturer speak the truth.

On the other hand, many camera reviewers have erroneously made claims over the last few years that EVFs are now just as good (or almost as good) as optical viewfinders.

Although there’s no doubt that EVFs will continue to improve, I’m sticking with OVF-equipped cameras (for now) so that I can continue to see the world clearly and in real-time.

—Peter.

Boy, Portrait.

2019, 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1, Favourite, Inspiration, Leica M10, Lighting - Westcott Ice Light, Portrait, Prosophos Custom Lightroom Presets, Q&A, Teaching point, Within 200 feet of My House™

With a lens like the 7Artisans 50mm 1.1, I’m seriously asking myself whether I should keep the Leica 50 Summilux ASPH.

Technical:

  • Lighting:  Westcott Ice Light.
  • Processing:  My Leica M10 presets for Lightroom.

—Peter.

↑ Leica M10 + 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1.