On May 17, 2005, at 9:59 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote:
The mirror is understood. It's obviously in the way. What I'd like is something along the line of MLU but with the shutter release being a toggle -- 1. Fire shutter release/Raise Mirror/LCD on 2. Position camera 3. Shoot/Lower Mirror/LCD Off
Not possible on any current interchangeable lens DSLR with possibly one exception. The sensor used in DSLRs at present does not include the continuous live capture mode required. They're designed for timed capture mode only.
The possible exception is that Canon is releasing a special version of the 20D, designed for IR photography. To facilitate easier focusing and framing in pure IR, I believe they're using a fixed semi-silvered mirror and a sensor that includes continuous live capture mode. Of course, that camera is almost useless for visible light photography.
Godfrey
