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		<title><![CDATA[Forums - Bricks in Motion - Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/335483/#p335483</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There's a product on the DragonFrame store, I forget who makes it, that resets the live view exposure for use with manual lenses. It's pretty cool, but it costs $60, I think, so a preview light might be cheaper.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[backyardlegos@gmail.com (backyardlegos)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2014 05:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/335464/#p335464</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It's hard for me to understand your problem. I use Helios lenses (including that model) all the time with my canon, and I have never experienced this before.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Gentry Studios)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 21:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/335461/#p335461</link>
			<description><![CDATA[That is because without being able to communicate with the camera lens the camera thinks the aperture is something like f/1 vs the f/2.2 of your lens, with no input the camera has no idea what your aperture range.

You have 3 options:
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[*]Shoot blind[/*]
[*]Pony up $300 for a copy of Dragon Frame[/*]
[*]Get a preview light that is around 1000W and turn it off every time you take a frame[/*]
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			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (SlothPaladin)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 20:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/335459/#p335459</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Even with the aperture open at is widest, the live view is still noticeably darker than the actual image, though there is less of a difference.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Mr Vertigo)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/335456/#p335456</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well on a normal auto lens the aperture is opened wide before shooting and when you press the shutter it drops down to whatever you set it at, this makes it easier to get enough light in the view finder to be able to frame and focus your image, however that is why normal automatic lenses are bad for stop motion, if the [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG5QedhroYQ]aperture is released each frame[/url] tiny variations in image make it appear to flicker.

Edit: *fixed link*]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (SlothPaladin)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/335454/#p335454</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Yeah, I realise the live view is different from the actual image quality (which is annoying, you'd think they'd design it so it's the same...).  I just wish there was a way you could brighten the live view without affecting the final image quality.  I don't need something that's [i]exactly[/i] the same, just so that I can see what I'm actually doing.  Right now the live view is so dark I can't focus correctly or even see anything properly.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Mr Vertigo)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/335452/#p335452</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Your camera thinks it can open the aperture up to f/2.2 or whatever the lens, so it is not correcting for how dark it actually is, the image on the back of the camera is set for your current frame rate with the aperture wide open, this is why programs like Dragon Frame have a live view exposure adjustment that goes from -4 to +4, the images on your camera are dark by design. As far as I can tell animating with a live view camera without capture software is the same as animating with an older non-live view camera.

I looked at [url=http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/04/24/master-live-view-on-your-canon-dslr/]this article[/url] which tells you how to lighten and darken the live view image but it does not work for full manual lenses.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (SlothPaladin)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/335447/#p335447</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Just double check your shutter, aperture and iso. I've run into this silly mistake myself. Also, maybe you need more lights? I don't know how many lights u are using tho, so assume you're probably fine there.
EDIT: are you using your live view on the LCD?]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Gentry Studios)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/335446/#p335446</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Bumpityy-bump.  I'm still having trouble.  I got a manual Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 lens off eBay and want to test it out.  However, I've connected it to the camera and I'm still having this issue.  I've tried to do what the article Rioforce linked suggests, but using the Av+/- button and top dial does nothing on my camera and I don't know what else to do.  Any suggestions?]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Mr Vertigo)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:45:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/334051/#p334051</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I wasn't actually aware that this lens is popular with Brickfilmers.  The primary reason I'm using it is because I went to a camera store to ask about DSLRs, and the guy there recommended using this lens in combination with the extension tubes for stop-motion animation, as a way of saving money instead of getting a dedicated macro lens.  And as it turned out, my brother had a 50mm lens which he never used, so he gave it to me, which was another added plus since I didn't have to spend any money on it to begin with (though I would have bought it wither way).

However, having taken some test shots, and I've out that when using extension tubes at f/1.8 the bokeh is really over-the-top (I'll probably post some pics later).  The depth of field gets so shallow it's ridiculous--and not really practical for most shots, unless you're going for a really stylised/surreal look.  So I definitely will need extension tubes with an electronic connection to be able to control the aperture.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Mr Vertigo)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/334050/#p334050</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Can anyone tell me why the 50mm f/1.8 seems like such a popular lens for brick filmers? Typically I find myself stopped down to f/5.6 or more as you tend to have to much boka. The 50mm is not a macro lens so if it was cheaper than a 55mm f/3.5 micro lens it won't be after you pick up some extention tubes.

I have both the 50mm f/1.8 and the 55mm f/3.5 micro and I can't see a reason to use the 50mm for animation. It's great for photos of people, but it does not seem practical for smaller subjects.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (SlothPaladin)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/334046/#p334046</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Enjoy using f1.8! With me, my shutter speed varies from 1/8 to 1/10 (to avoid any light flicker), so I end up having to go to like f16. Also, if this happens to you, to maintain a good DOF, get some good quality ND filters.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Gentry Studios)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/334045/#p334045</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hmmm, well, I just got the lens I intend to use for brickfilming (the 50mm F1.8 prime lens) and tried it out with the extension tubes, and it works perfectly--I have no issues with the live view.  Previously I had used the kit lens, so it could be an issue with that, though I'm not sure.

Though, I think I might end up returning these tubes in favour of a pair which have an electronic connection between the camera body and lens, so I can control the aperture (with this pair, I can't control it, it automatically goes to the lowest F-stop).  I thought it wouldn't be an issue, since I'd put everything in manual mode for brickfilming anyway, but I think it'd be good to be able to adjust it nonetheless.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Mr Vertigo)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/334032/#p334032</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I do know about Canon cameras, and rioforce is correct. The live view function works off of it's own set of automatic settings, completely separate from the actual taking of the picture. On thing you can try is setting the live view to exposure simulation enabled, or try what's in that article. If those don't work, you may be out of luck. DSLR's aren't designed to work with extension tubes other than the ones made by the company, in this case Canon, and those are very expensive and have a lot of fancy electronics built into them, some (or maybe all, I can't remember) have actual glass elements in them.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[backyardlegos@gmail.com (backyardlegos)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 06:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Canon 550D live view problem]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/334025/#p334025</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm not farmilliar with Cannon cameras, but I can understand your problem. The photo and the live view/video are independent from each other exposure-wise. The photos use Shutter Speed and Aperture, while the live view/video use exposure and don't rely on the shutter. On my Nikon D3100, the exposure it automatically controlled, so it keeps the video constantly lit. Basically, you need to figure out how to control the exposure of the live view. Maybe if you adjusted your exposure compensation or something. Like I said, I a not positive, because I have never used a Cannon camera.

EDIT: I found this article which tells how to adjust the live view exposure on Canon cameras. Good luck. :)

[url]http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/04/24/master-live-view-on-your-canon-dslr/[/url]]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (rioforce)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
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