what is liveview mode?

[sudarsansframe]

what is liveview mode?

[Sterling]

It's where you use the LCD to view the scene rather than the viewfinder.

[sudarsansframe]

so the image can only be seen after taking the snap. then how about video recording? will that be liveview ? why it is not provided in nik D3000? is it a big disadvantage? then it aspects we can say it is a good camera i.e. how it is distinguish from others to compensate this feature?

[inkista]

Originally Posted by sudarsansframe

so the image can only be seen after taking the snap. ...

No. Liveview is like the lcd preview you have on P&S cameras. It's a live image of what's in front of the lens.

[Almond.Butterscotch]

liveview's pretty useless imho. It leaves your sensor open to dust longer and it'll add more shake to your camera since you wont have it as close to your center of gravity as the viewfinder view would.

[inkista]

Originally Posted by Almond.Butterscotch

liveview's pretty useless imho ...

Absolutely rocks for critical focusing, though, with 10x magnification on. If you do macro work, or shoot with manual focus lenses, it's an invaluable tool.

[sk66]

Originally Posted by inkista

Absolutely rocks for critical focusing, though, with 10x magnification on. If you do macro work, or shoot with manual focus lenses, it's an invaluable tool.

+1, I don't use it often, but when I need it it's invaluable....

[Shokinen]

Originally Posted by inkista

Absolutely rocks for critical focusing, though, with 10x magnification on. If you do macro work, or shoot with manual focus lenses, it's an invaluable tool.

Interesting. Never thought of it for that purpose but it make sense. I always use the view finder because it gets me in my little bubble and I forget about the rest. But the 85mm f/3.5micro is on my list so I will keep that in mind and will try it for sure.

[Nikonbby]

Originally Posted by sudarsansframe

so the image can only be seen after taking the snap. then how about video recording? will that be liveview ? why it is not provided in nik D3000? is it a big disadvantage? then it aspects we can say it is a good camera i.e. how it is distinguish from others to compensate this feature?

Well, in direct regard to your question, I shoot with a D3000 and I can promise you that there is no video recording. If you want video recording you'll need to pay the extra money and buy the D5000. And yes, the only time you see the image on the LCD on the back is after you take the shot. I personally like this, because if I'm out in low light conditions, having that LCD on in my face (while my eye is to the viewfinder) is absolutely blinding. I prefer *not* being able to see the image until my eye is well away from the viewfinder. (And, yes, I realize that if I had liveview I wouldn't need the viewfinder, but I'm so used to using it now that I can't even imagine going back)

The Nikon D3000 doesn't support video mode. It is a very base, entry level DSLR, so if you're new to the idea of DSLR photography (like I was), it's a pretty good idea. Though, I'm fairly certain I could have made due with the D40 since I never use the guide mode on the thing.

Not having the video mode, is to me, not a problem. At the time, I had a very limited budget for a camera, so I had to get the D3000, but, honestly, I own a small video recorder. It's not like I needed that video mode. To me, having a video camera on a camera is a bit useless. Generally, the videos are not of great quality because a camera is used to TAKE PICTURES, not videos.

If not having video features on the D3000 is a bother, throw in a few extra bucks (right around 200-300, I believe) on top of the D3000 price and go get yourself a D5000.

What sets the D3000 apart? Not much, really. It's just a basic DSLR that anyone can pick up and use. It's a great, relatively inexpensive way to introduce yourself to all the little nuances and pitfalls of DSLR photography.