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tea2085

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Through trial and error and studying the manual info for my camera, I've concluded that you can only use the LCD screen for movies and cannot use the viewfinder-is that correct? Paul
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

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tea2085 said:
Through trial and error and studying the manual info for my camera, I've concluded that you can only use the LCD screen for movies and cannot use the viewfinder-is that correct? Paul
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That is correct. I can tell you that in the Nikons I have had, the D3100, D5100, D7000 and The Beast (D7100) that is the way they all act.
 
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SteveH

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To shoot video, the shutter has to remain open and that closes off the view finder (You see it quickly happen when you take a normal still photo). The camera changes to live view for video as while shooting, this is the only way to preview what you are recording.
 
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tea2085

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Don't know what problems it will cause (only made 2 movies) but do know I would prefer to take the movies while looking thru the viewfinder. Paul
 
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