Nikon Z8 Question
Jun 26, 2023 13:25:17 #
So, no one can tell me how to move that LCD monitor? It's packed in its box now, so I can't try it, but it would be nice to know.
Jun 26, 2023 13:59:10 #
jerryc41 wrote:
During our wedding many years ago, my father-in-law was surprised that his roll of 36 exposures was heading to over forty. Then he found out that the film never got caught on the take-up spool. Lots of other people took pictures, so it wasn't an issue.
Making sure that the film is caught by the take-up spool is an important part of being methodical - as most of us discovered at some time or another.
Jun 26, 2023 17:46:39 #
jerryc41 wrote:
So, no one can tell me how to move that LCD monitor? It's packed in its box now, so I can't try it, but it would be nice to know.
Read your responses, Jerry; JDCard answered your question, saying it was easy and providing directions.
Jun 26, 2023 18:29:12 #
jerryc41 wrote:
During our wedding many years ago, my father-in-law was surprised that his roll of 36 exposures was heading to over forty. Then he found out that the film never got caught on the take-up spool. Lots of other people took pictures, so it wasn't an issue.
with manual film advance you can twist the rewind handle to test that film is engaged but you can’t do that with automatic film advance.
Jun 26, 2023 18:31:41 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I thought DJCard answered that on page 1?So, no one can tell me how to move that LCD monitor? It's packed in its box now, so I can't try it, but it would be nice to know.
Jun 26, 2023 18:56:43 #
JD750 wrote:
with manual film advance you can twist the rewind handle to test that film is engaged but you can’t do that with automatic film advance.
with manual film advance you can twist the rewind handle to test that film is engaged but you can’t do that with automatic film advance.
so use manual film advance.
Jun 26, 2023 20:41:22 #
jerryc41 wrote:
So, no one can tell me how to move that LCD monitor? It's packed in its box now, so I can't try it, but it would be nice to know.
I did. See my post …
Jun 26, 2023 21:01:33 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
jerryc41 wrote:
During our wedding many years ago, my father-in-law was surprised that his roll of 36 exposures was heading to over forty. Then he found out that the film never got caught on the take-up spool. Lots of other people took pictures, so it wasn't an issue.
When I shot film (started in 1973) I ALWAYS made sure the film was on the reel. I think I lost one photo per roll, but it was worth it.
Jun 26, 2023 21:29:21 #
jerryc41 wrote:
So, no one can tell me how to move that LCD monitor? It's packed in its box now, so I can't try it, but it would be nice to know.
I thought DJCard did that on the previous page.
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Jun 26, 2023 23:13:39 #
photoman022 wrote:
When I shot film (started in 1973) I ALWAYS made sure the film was on the reel. I think I lost one photo per roll, but it was worth it.
I basically do that now.
Jun 27, 2023 06:59:47 #
DJCard wrote:
It’s easy! Pull LCD screen rearward using tab in upper left hand corner. Then, pull straight backward. Gently pull the right side rearward which releases LCD screen further and also allows left-to-right tilt. To return, push entire screen back toward camera until it clicks!
Thanks!
I saw that tab in the upper left, but the amount of force I applied did nothing. I had expected it to move as easily as other tilting screens.
Jun 27, 2023 07:00:10 #
Jun 27, 2023 07:00:24 #
Bill_de wrote:
I thought DJCard did that on the previous page.
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Yep! Got it!
Jun 27, 2023 11:44:07 #
I am still stuck in the 70s-80s when it comes to video and the tilt screen. Haven't used either on my D or Z bodies. I always read Z questions as there is soooooo much to learn. 
Jun 27, 2023 13:22:10 #
RightOnPhotography
Loc: Quebec,QC
rehess wrote:
It shouldn’t need instructions
I moved the LCD screen on my Pentax KP without reading the instructions - it just moved where I wanted it to be.
I moved the LCD screen on my Pentax KP without reading the instructions - it just moved where I wanted it to be.
Same with my K-1, it was very easy to open and rotate. Ah, sweet Pentax memories. I switched to Nikon in 2018.
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