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So instead it sounds like they made mode B work with the mirror down. The drawback to this approach is most of the light is lost to the viewfinder, so these cameras won't be as good as they could be in low light live view. On the other hand, the E-330's implementation could have been better, so perhaps they broke even or even won a little on the change.
perhaps then
this is why faster AF has been sought and implemented
Riley
Olympus User, Pro Photographer since 2003
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Though I fly through the valley of death I shall feel no fear, for I am at 80,000 feet and climbing
It can be down if the reflex mirror passes enough light to drive the main sensor. This would allow the observed A-like autofocus and lack of double mirror slap, but would give the same compromised viewfinder.
Or it may be a small misreportage. If someone gets to lay hands on one in a less hectic environment it shouldn't take long to figure out exactly how it was implemented.
set IS aside, this implementation of liveview is one of the nicest parts of these cameras
Riley
Olympus User, Pro Photographer since 2003
I have to say I'm not convinced yet, plus the lack of articulated screen blows it for me as I find it's one of the most useful aspects of the E-330 when using liveview.
John
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Though I fly through the valley of death I shall feel no fear, for I am at 80,000 feet and climbing