Elimnate glare
Sep 21, 2014 16:06:17 #
I have a Sony DSC-RX100, no viewfinder, that I like to carry for the impulse shot. The 3" screen is terrible out of doors when it is bright and sunny. Does anyone have a good experience with a particular glare eliminator that can be used with this camera. Many thanks for any assistance.
Sep 21, 2014 16:23:39 #
I usually wear a wide brimmed hat when shooting outdoors. To deal with this problem on an impromptu basis where I have glare on my Canon Elph's LCD I tuck it up in front of my face, near my eyes, but under the brim. My eyes can't focus on the image, but I can compose the shot and see when the autofocus box turns green. Not ideal, but it has worked quite well many times. The brim also helps when using the viewfinder on my Nikon DSLRs.
Sep 21, 2014 17:21:29 #
arch23 wrote:
I have a Sony DSC-RX100, no viewfinder, that I like to carry for the impulse shot. The 3" screen is terrible out of doors when it is bright and sunny. Does anyone have a good experience with a particular glare eliminator that can be used with this camera. Many thanks for any assistance.
There are polarized screen covers for cell phones. I don't knowit they would make any difference to soften glare for a camera lcd but it might be worth a look
Sep 21, 2014 18:43:53 #
I've seen an awning shaped sunshade that covers top and sides that attaches to the screen. Didn't ask who made it but he said it helps glare.
Sep 21, 2014 22:56:06 #
Tpharm wrote:
I've seen an awning shaped sunshade that covers top and sides that attaches to the screen. Didn't ask who made it but he said it helps glare.
I've got one of those - worse than useless. I think the brandname is Belkin.
The biggest problem comes in when the sunlight falls on my face, the screen reflects my face and I can't see on the screen what I want to take a picture of. Heck, I could use that screen as a make-up mirror, I can see myself so well in it.
Good thing I only carry that P&S in my handbag, just to always have a "shooter" with me - you never know what the grandkids are up to ;-)
Sep 22, 2014 02:03:05 #
Tpharm wrote:
I've seen an awning shaped sunshade that covers top and sides that attaches to the screen. Didn't ask who made it but he said it helps glare.
Belkin
Sep 22, 2014 06:55:58 #
arch23 wrote:
I have a Sony DSC-RX100, no viewfinder, that I like to carry for the impulse shot. The 3" screen is terrible out of doors when it is bright and sunny. Does anyone have a good experience with a particular glare eliminator that can be used with this camera. Many thanks for any assistance.
A simple but costly solution is the III version of that camera. It has a pop-up EVF.
Sep 22, 2014 07:13:41 #
I will try NuShield (www.nushield.com) and let everyone know the results. Thanks to all who commented.
Sep 22, 2014 07:14:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
A simple but costly solution is the III version of that camera. It has a pop-up EVF.
I was thinking the same thing. Love the eye-level electronic viewfinder in my Fuji just for that feature alone.
Sep 22, 2014 07:22:10 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I was thinking the same thing. Love the eye-level electronic viewfinder in my Fuji just for that feature alone.
I have a nice little Sony WX9, and when I use it in sunlight, it point and guess. My older Canon SD800 has a viewfinder, and it makes a huge difference shooting outside.
Sep 22, 2014 07:40:34 #
Tpharm wrote:
I've seen an awning shaped sunshade that covers top and sides that attaches to the screen. Didn't ask who made it but he said it helps glare.
Arch23, screens are measured diagonally so 3" is like TV screens lower left to upper right.
Ebay, Amazon, and now Alibaba! search "Camera LCD Hood." (they pop up; flat when not in use) The cost is $7 - $20. I removed the plastic because my Pan ZS20 has a touch screen. I also have a snout for the ZS20; had to modify one for a Nikon by redrilling the bottom mount hole; no big deal.
The above solution is a lot cheaper than buying a new camera!!
Sep 22, 2014 07:53:05 #
dpullum wrote:
Arch23, screens are measured diagonally so 3" is like TV screens lower left to upper right.
Most people make that mistake. You actually measure from upper right to lower left. :D
Sep 22, 2014 07:55:12 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Most people make that mistake. You actually measure from upper right to lower left. :D
You're at it early today, Jerry!
Sep 22, 2014 07:57:28 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
You're at it early today, Jerry!
Even earlier than you think.
It's funny, though, but I have always measured just the way dpullam said - lower right to upper left.
Sep 22, 2014 07:59:07 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
You're at it early today, Jerry!
A little over a year ago, I think we were having a discussion about using old cameras to make lamps. I told you that I had bought some old ones on ebay. So far, no lamp, but maybe someday.
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