topic Re: Rebel t7 video in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Rebel t7 video

Admiralinwi — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 02:00:40 GMT

I just purchased a rebel t7. It has video capabilities and I there's not a whole lot in the book about doing videos. And I'm wondering how can I get it to so that I can take the video through the viewfinder. Doing the video using the screen doesn't help if it's sunny out cuz then I can't see what I'm trying to video. Also there is this diatric adjustment knob that the book says nothing about what it's supposed to do. Thank you

Re: Rebel t7 video

BurnUnit — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 04:20:22 GMT

You won't be able to use the optical viewfinder when shooting video. Video mode requires the mirror to be in the locked-up position so the sensor can be continuously exposed to the image passing thru the lens. Other model cameras that use an electronic viewfinder will allow you to see your scene thru the viewfinder since they don't use a reflex mirror like a DSLR does.

Some cameras may allow you to add an accessory electronic viewfinder to the hot shoe, but I can't say for sure if you can do this with a Canon T7.

The dioptric adjustment is used to clearly focus what you see thru the viewfinder depending on your corrected or uncorrected vision. It's like focusing a pair of binoculars to obtain the best focus specifically for your eyes.

Re: Rebel t7 video

Admiralinwi — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 04:24:08 GMT

Thank you. Do you have any suggestions as to other cameras that use an electronic viewfinder for video?

Re: Rebel t7 video

Mark35mmF2 — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:13:47 GMT

Hi,

Any of the mirrorless cameras with a viewfinder will be able to shoot movies through the viewfinder since it is electronic. Some popular models are the EOS M50 Mark II and the EOS RP.

Re: Rebel t7 video

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 09:57:46 GMT

@Admiralinwi wrote:
Thank you. Do you have any suggestions as to other cameras that use an electronic viewfinder for video?

Less expensive than a new camera, but not quite as convenient, would be a Hoodman Loupe.

Re: Rebel t7 video

ebiggs1 — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:21:57 GMT

Keep in mind the Rebel DSLR are stills cameras that can do video. They are not true video cameras.

Re: Rebel t7 video

Admiralinwi — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:25:48 GMT

I know that. I'm not looking to do 30 minute videos. And I also can't afford a video camera in addition to this. And I like the ease of switching back and forth between a photo and video without having to totally switch cameras.

Re: Rebel t7 video

ebiggs1 — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:35:52 GMT

That's fine but keep in mind there will be other restrictions besides just the 29:59 minute limit. The camera you have is always better than the camera you wish you had.

Re: Rebel t7 video

Admiralinwi — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:39:51 GMT

Tell if you have a better camera in mind, please let me know. Keep in mind I cannot afford a new both a new still camera and a new video camera. Has to be a still camera that can do videos.

Re: Rebel t7 video

ebiggs1 — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:48:20 GMT

In your stated situation I would work around the issues and make it work. Like said, the camera you have is always better than the camera you wish you had.

You only other choice would be one of the newer Canon mirrorless models. They will be expensive new or used.

At this point learn to use what you have. Work with it and around the limits. BTW, personally I would buy that silly viewfinder contraption above.

Re: Rebel t7 video

Admiralinwi — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:55:49 GMT

That just might work. I am going to be taking pictures and videos outside and looking at the screen it tends to have a glare on it especially if the sun is behind me. And that's why I'm looking for a viewfinder type thing.

Re: Rebel t7 video

ebiggs1 — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 15:01:52 GMT

OK if you think so but since it's going to be over a hundred bucks try it before you buy it. That's money that could go toward a more practical camera.

Re: Rebel t7 video

Waddizzle — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 19:23:00 GMT

One of the first limits you will discover is the T7 is a very basic camera. It does not offer Movie Servo AF. That means it may not autofocus and track subjects when it is video mode.

I am pretty certain that this is the case. Only cameras with Dual Pixel AF sensors seem able to autofocus in video mode. The T7 does not use a Dual Pixel AF image sensor. You will have to manually refocus in video mode or not refocus, at all.

If the ability to autofocus and track subjects in video mode is important to you, then you may have the wrong camera.

Re: Rebel t7 video

BurnUnit — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 18:57:07 GMT

Depending on where you bought the camera, and if you bought it as new, is it possible that you could return it in exchange for a different model?

I don't know if this would work satisfactorily for you but the T7 has a fixed LCD screen. A T7i or T8i (as well as a several other models) has a tilt-swivel LCD screen. I don't shoot a lot of video with my 60D but when shooting outdoors I can usually open the LCD to the side and swivel it to an angle that reduces glare from the screen.

You can even swivel it down flat and it can be used like a waist level viewfinder. I find it works especially well this way when shooting on a tripod at below eye level. It's also easier to use your hand or body to shade the LCD if needed when the light is coming from directly above you.