Rebel t7 video

[Admiralinwi]

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

[BurnUnit]

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.

[Admiralinwi]

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

[Mark35mmF2]

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.

[jrhoffman75]

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@Admiralinwi wrote:

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

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

[ebiggs1]

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

[Admiralinwi]

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.

[ebiggs1]

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.

[Admiralinwi]

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.

[ebiggs1]

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.