I have added a Hoodloupe to aid Liveview shooting, which for my needs is only Silent-shooting, but a Loupe is great for closeups in bright light. Almost always, a subject demanding silent shutter is not very active if at all. So panning and tracking is not a challenge BUT I meet most of the shy subjects such as carnivores and small antelope when walking. I don't always have an extra leg (let alone 3 on the telephoto); even my hip-mounted Steadify monopod takes that much longer to line up subject framing.
I still need to refine a "flip-down" bracket when shooting Lv free hand. The few trials I've run off using a make-a-plan rubber bands confirms that one can switch quickly between OVF to "EVF" types 'blad, with the Lv button right next to AF-On by one's thumb.
Obviously, the D780 is mostly shot in DSLR mode with AFC of almost D5 standard: Single-point or a9 are my main AF-modes for nearly all wildlife subjects. However the Lv is a significant improvement on the D850, which has been my standard to date with Lv for macro and landscapes.
The D780 merges Z6 standard focusing into a DSLR. It makes for a most pleasant experience, when Lv is indicated. Oh, and the IQ in high ISOs 6400 - 12800 continues to impress...
Jun 12, 2020 at 02:26 AM
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