I thought the Z8 had an Articulating screen?
Dec 31, 2023 05:32:59 #
mwsilvers wrote:
I believe the Nikon articulating LCD screen design is very similar to the Canon design. I have had this screen design on my Nikon Z fc for last two years and find it useful when needed.
Actually the Canon and Olympus articulating screens are identical in operation
Dec 31, 2023 05:44:01 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Your one opinion does not determine anything excep... (show quote)
The one Nikon that has a fully articulating screen is the Z30, which is essentially a vlogging camera.
Dec 31, 2023 05:51:08 #
ChristianHJensen wrote:
Why the hell did you buy a Nikon vs an Olympus?
I have both and they’re both great!
Dec 31, 2023 07:02:39 #
I was on a zoom a couple of years ago with a rep from Nikon and someone asked him about why Nikon doesn't do fully articulating screens. His response was that Nikon is concerned about the long-term reliability of a fully articulating screen so they have two arms attaching it. It made sense to me.
I've had Nikons since film days and I've managed with the screen that just tilts up and down, a huge advancement at the time. The screen is important enough that I appreciate the concern about reliability.
I've had Nikons since film days and I've managed with the screen that just tilts up and down, a huge advancement at the time. The screen is important enough that I appreciate the concern about reliability.
Dec 31, 2023 07:22:22 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Architect1776 wrote:
I am surprised that you didn't know about the screen.
It is well discussed in internet and in all reviews. Nikon literature shows and discusses the screen.
It gets mixed reviews just like a fully articulating screen gets mixed reviews.
Comes down to user preference and what they are used to. Nothing wrong with the screen, many seem to say that it is more robust than the fully articulating screen.
It is well discussed in internet and in all reviews. Nikon literature shows and discusses the screen.
It gets mixed reviews just like a fully articulating screen gets mixed reviews.
Comes down to user preference and what they are used to. Nothing wrong with the screen, many seem to say that it is more robust than the fully articulating screen.
Many who buy expensive camera's don't read the manuals or have a clue about them. Just yesterday I ran across a guy with a brand new Z8, had a third party Tamron zoom telephoto attached. He started asking me how to set his camera for birds in flight. I told him the best way I knew how was to go manual.
He said he did not know how to do that and would I set up the camera for him. I respectively declined as I was currently shooting a Sony a1 and told him I was not aware of the menu for the newer Z line of Nikon camera's.
I guess many new owners think they will just set their camera's to Auto and shoot, and then expect everything to come out correctly exposed.
Oh yeah, he also asked me what white balance he should use outside. I advised him to leave the camera on Auto White Balance for outdoor shooting between 10 am to about 3 pm. Or, just leave it on auto all the time.
Wish I had this guys budget.
Dec 31, 2023 07:41:04 #
Dec 31, 2023 07:57:15 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
larryepage wrote:
I may have missed something somewhere along the wa... (show quote)
The Nikon Zfc has an articulating screen.
Dec 31, 2023 08:33:47 #
JD750 wrote:
IMHO Olympus has easily won this one many years ago.
But if you prefer Nikon's version that is ok with me.
I like my Nikon kit, and I like everything about the Z8, but I don't buy the Nikon cameras for their tilt screen.
But if you prefer Nikon's version that is ok with me.
I like my Nikon kit, and I like everything about the Z8, but I don't buy the Nikon cameras for their tilt screen.
Advantages to you.
Does mean advantages to others.
Again your rant is you having a subjective opinion and not everyone else.
Dec 31, 2023 09:52:34 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
JD750 wrote:
Mine must be defective, it has very limited option... (show quote)
Guess you should have done your homework before you bought it.
Dec 31, 2023 10:05:15 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
My now old D5100 has the articulating screen which pivots off the left side of the camera. It can be tilted nearly every direction and when it faces forward, it flip flops the image so that even though the screen is upside down, the image is still right side up. In essence, on a tripod you can see yourself. I’m guessing your camera is the same.
I will admit that I don’t use the screen in the articulated position that often, but after 11+ years and 35,000+ shots (plus some video as well as many thousands of miles in a motorcycle saddlebag) it still works as well as it did on day one. I would think that yours operates in a similar fashion and will likely be as trouble free as mine.
I will admit that I don’t use the screen in the articulated position that often, but after 11+ years and 35,000+ shots (plus some video as well as many thousands of miles in a motorcycle saddlebag) it still works as well as it did on day one. I would think that yours operates in a similar fashion and will likely be as trouble free as mine.
Dec 31, 2023 10:17:05 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
leftj wrote:
Guess you should have done your homework before you bought it.
👍
Dec 31, 2023 10:38:10 #
ChristianHJensen wrote:
Why the hell did you buy a Nikon vs an Olympus?
Who says it has to be either or? I can and do have both.
I don't buy cameras because of their tilt screen design but it’s easy to see when one product has a superior design.
Do you think that any product is so perfect it cannot be improved?
Dec 31, 2023 10:40:29 #
mwsilvers wrote:
I believe the Nikon articulating LCD screen design is very similar to the Canon design. I have had this screen design on my Nikon Z fc for last two years and find it useful when needed.
Ah ok that explains why Architect took offense to my suggestion. I was surprised that he seemed to be defending Nikon.
Dec 31, 2023 10:46:40 #
leftj wrote:
How do you know what I did or din’t do? No product is perfect and it’s possible I can be critical of a product feature while I actually like the product. In fact companies that listen to customer critique (some do, some don’t) have a unique resource for product development and improvement.Guess you should have done your homework before you bought it.
Dec 31, 2023 12:25:11 #
Architect1776 wrote:
The features cited in my original post are available to those who use the better designed tilt system. That is not subjective that is fact. Advantages to you.
Does mean advantages to others.
Again your rant is you having a subjective opinion and not everyone else.
Does mean advantages to others.
Again your rant is you having a subjective opinion and not everyone else.
Nikon and Canon make great products. However, there is still room for improvement.
If you choose to pretend that is not true, that’s fine with me. Denial after all is the strongest psychological tool we have for ignoring the reality in front of us.
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