the LiveView implementation of the k20d is pretty lame. it's not very high refresh rate and magnifying just zooms in on the same resolution source. you get bad pixellation. also 50m at high magnification on a small bird has unstable air column to deal with if the bird is anywhere near the ground on a sunny day.
Herb...
vkalia wrote:
Ok thanks for that info, guys. When theory AND practice both say the same thing, it is time to accept the conclusions and move on. No IS needed, and doubtful utility on the focus confirmation. That does open up my options a bit more - I guess I'll get a body with the best VF (either a Noink or a Pentax).. Liveview is pretty much a given anyway. The K20D might just be that body anyway. Regardless, the 20D needs replacement.
Herb, I agree that long focal-length photography is ultimately limited by atmospheric conditions. However, a high-mag scope gives the option to get high quality shots of a lot of little birdies within 50m or so.
