12-04-2012 12:06 AM
12-04-2012 02:21 AM
What you're refering to is called LiveView. It can only be accessed when the camera is in M, Tv or Av mode. You can read all the particulars starting on page 105 of the manual here: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0300002246/01/eosrti-eos500d-imh-en.pdf
12-06-2012 06:04 PM
Keep in mind that AF with live view will be slower than with the viewfinder. Just FYI
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