Display Focal Length

[LJ2b2c]

I just upgraded to my first DSLR (T2i), and have a quick question. When using the camera to review the pictures you have taken, is there any place that displays what the focal length was for the picture? I know it is in the EXIF data, but it would be nice to see without having to download the picture to my PC.

[Sean Setters]

I just looked through the T2i manual, and I'm not sure it's possible to display the focal length of a given image in-camera. I thought it would be displayed if you hit the "DISPLAY" button a couple of times, but that seems to be just about the only relevant information that isn't readily available.


Anyone else?

[LJ2b2c]

Is this just the T2i, or is this true for most DSLR's

[neuroanatomist]

Is this just the T2i, or is this true for most DSLR's

True for all of the Canon ones, AFAIK. I can say from personal experience that neither the T1i nor the 7D can display the focal length during image review.

[Jon Ruyle]

I can say from personal experience that neither the T1i nor the 7D can display the focal length during image review.

Or the rebel XT, 1DIIN, or 5DII.


I was quite annoyed by this at first. By now it is just one of those Canon stupidities I've gotten used to.

[TucsonTRD]

I can say from personal experience that neither the T1i nor the 7D can display the focal length during image review.

Or the rebel XT, 1DIIN, or 5DII.


I was quite annoyed by this at first. By now it is just one of those Canon stupidities I've gotten used to.



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The 50D can't display the focal length either AFAIK

[Sheiky]

I was quite annoyed by this at first. By now it is just one of those Canon stupidities I've gotten used to.

Perhaps a stupid question, but why would you need to see the focal length when viewing your photo in-camera? I'm not seeing the need for it.

[neuroanatomist]

Not as far as I know. You need to remember, or check the EXIF data on your computer later. Or, use a prime lens... [:P]