LCD glare
Apr 20, 2020 13:02:30 #
rcarol wrote:
Don't you think that if it were possible to build a completely "anti-glare" LCD, the camera manufacturers would have done it?
...yah, but they're "idiots."
Apr 20, 2020 13:05:15 #
Apr 20, 2020 13:49:14 #
trapper1 wrote:
In taking pictures in bright sunshine, the subject I am trying to take is often almost not viewable due to the glare from the sunlight on the LCD. Even trying to hold a shade over the LCD does not help much. Do you have this problem and if so, how do you cope with it? Is there any kind of filter to attach to the LCD to cut the glare? Suggestions ae more than welcome.
A very big hat
Apr 20, 2020 14:21:46 #
CatMarley wrote:
A very big hat
That {and dark clothing} were suggested to me by a Pentax user - but I ended going with the Hoodman "loope".
Apr 20, 2020 14:36:49 #
trapper1 wrote:
In taking pictures in bright sunshine, the subject I am trying to take is often almost not viewable due to the glare from the sunlight on the LCD. Even trying to hold a shade over the LCD does not help much. Do you have this problem and if so, how do you cope with it? Is there any kind of filter to attach to the LCD to cut the glare? Suggestions ae more than welcome.
I had the same problem with a Sony Nex 5T before upgrading to a Sony A6000 with a viewfinder. The following link is a good solution. I used an older more expensive version an it lived on my camera for the most part.
https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Viewfinder-Magnification-Fullscreen-Vari-Angle/dp/B07VPQ5LKX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=newer+lcd+hood&qid=1587407467&sr=8-1
Apr 20, 2020 14:55:00 #
Lucasdv123 wrote:
If these idiots that build these cameras would make an anti glare lcd,every one would go out and buy their product. (hellow,canon ,nikon,sony,Panasonic, fugi,etc,etc,etc,you idiots get the picture)
Another truly useful and inspiring response. Must have been a camera designer...!
Apr 20, 2020 14:57:42 #
rcarol wrote:
Don't you think that if it were possible to build a completely "anti-glare" LCD, the camera manufacturers would have done it?
The key words being, Don't you think. I'm guessing, probably not that often.
Apr 20, 2020 16:42:54 #
FZ200
Loc: New York
rmorrison1116 wrote:
If your camera has an optical or electronic view finder, use that when you are in bright sunlight. Other options I use are an LCD screen shade designed for this purpose or a screen loupe. No, there are no glare filters that will work well, if at all. You need to block the light from the screen, not the light coming from the screen. A screen loupe turns the LCD screen into a big EVF. Just go to Bing or Google and search on camera LCD screen loupe to learn more about them.
"You need to block the light from the screen, not the light coming from the screen." ??
What did the Poet have in mind?
Apr 20, 2020 17:09:43 #
I think the technology is not here yet.it's like iphones were not here 40 years ago.all we had were voice and digital pagers.we did have mobile phones which only the oil companies had with a 10 ft antenna hooked to the back bumper of their car or truck and a $1200 monthly payment and about $5.00 per minute operator assisted call.
Apr 20, 2020 18:56:21 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
I posted something on this topic recently.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-641692-1.html
I found tethering with a field monitor the best solution. Mine could be brighter and these exist but it works the best. Tethered tablets and phones are often not bright enough. A loop as suggested by another is very good but not all that flexible for working close to the ground. Another option that works well indeed especially for photos taken while the camera is on a tripod is a dark cloth over the head. One would use this type of cloth with a view camera.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-641692-1.html
I found tethering with a field monitor the best solution. Mine could be brighter and these exist but it works the best. Tethered tablets and phones are often not bright enough. A loop as suggested by another is very good but not all that flexible for working close to the ground. Another option that works well indeed especially for photos taken while the camera is on a tripod is a dark cloth over the head. One would use this type of cloth with a view camera.
Apr 20, 2020 19:40:33 #
fetzler wrote:
I posted something on this topic recently. br br ... (show quote)
Assuming you use tripod.
Did OP specify size {which would make a difference}?
Apr 20, 2020 19:53:53 #
fetzler wrote:
I posted something on this topic recently.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-641692-1.html
...Another option that works well indeed especially for photos taken while the camera is on a tripod is a dark cloth over the head. One would use this type of cloth with a view camera.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-641692-1.html
...Another option that works well indeed especially for photos taken while the camera is on a tripod is a dark cloth over the head. One would use this type of cloth with a view camera.
I was just going to suggest that. It does require a tripod as observed above, and it will take some thinking how to drape the dark cloth around the camera so it doesn't fall over the lens (I hear rumors the image becomes somewhat monotone if that happens). But in terms of "what can I do right now to fix a glare problem" it's practical. All you need is the tripod and a black turtleneck that's fairly opaque. I do use tripods often (even with the DSLR), and always use a black turtleneck for the darkcloth on my viewcamera, so I know that idea works well. If you have a big glare problem, must use the screen, and want to fix it right away with stuff on hand, give it a try. Maybe it will work for you.
Apr 22, 2020 08:57:25 #
danbir1
Loc: North Potomac, MD
rehess wrote:
The OP didn’t say anything about a viewfinder.
Perhaps the camera doesn’t have one.
Perhaps the camera doesn’t have one.
Good answer! Answers that are promoting the usage of a view finder miss the mark, many inexpensive cameras do not have them and that is why the original question was posted, so, please, stop saying "use the viewfinder" that is NOT good answer if you don't have one.
Apr 22, 2020 11:56:04 #
tradio wrote:
I forget who makes it but there is a loupe and I think it has the ability to magnify as well.
Google - Hoodman HoodLoupe Outdoor LCD Viewfinder
Google - Hoodman HoodLoupe Outdoor LCD Viewfinder
I reread this topic, and hadn't noticed this reply before. I found it on Amazon. It's a bit pricey, but looks like a really good idea. I hadn't known about this before. Glad Tradio mentioned it!
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