Canon 7D Question

[texascitydave]

Happy Holidays all. I got my Christmas present a little early...couldn't wait. I've been getting a little familiar with the camera and have moved over to the video area.

When shooting video, I noticed that the display turns on and the viewfinder goes black. I assume it has to do with mirror positioning.

Is there a setting to make the viewfinder functional while shooting video? I prefer a viewfinder during daylight hours when it is somewhat difficult for me to see the display. My guess is that I will have to go with an optional LCD viewfinder to take advantage of the available information supplied in the display.

Thanks.

[arich]

Correct, the mirror is flipping up and allowing light constant access to the sensor.

[SCone]

There is no way to use the viewfinder while in video mode. Video requires Live-View.

[duronboy]

Hoodman loupe

[texascitydave]

Thanks folks.