I thought the Z8 had an Articulating screen? (Page 3): I believe the Olympus that the OP was talking about can't do what the Z8 can in these pictures that you post. I think it's the...

BebuLamar

Grahame wrote:

On the screen you will see 2 lugs at the bottom, one left one right. Use either one to lift the screen bottom upwards, you can then move it away from the camera slightly if required, and rotate for upward viewing.

Additionally, you can just use the lug on the screen top left to fold it downwards.

I believe the Olympus that the OP was talking about can't do what the Z8 can in these pictures that you post. I think it's the reason for the complicated mechanism as well as not true full articulating.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

BebuLamar wrote:

I believe the Olympus that the OP was talking about can't do what the Z8 can in these pictures that you post. I think it's the reason for the complicated mechanism as well as not true full articulating.

What can't you do with the OM-1? It's actually much more versatile.

BebuLamar

JD750 wrote:

What can't you do with the OM-1? It's actually much more versatile.

simply tilt down like in the picture without swinging it out.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

JD750 wrote:

Ah ok that explains why Architect took offense to my suggestion. I was surprised that he seemed to be defending Nikon.

You are a liar and hater.
I have never taken offense at some comments you make.
Actually you are the one taking offense over and over.
So quit projecting your anger and umbrage onto others.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

BebuLamar wrote:

simply tilt down like in the picture without swinging it out.

Right and functionally how is that any different than swinging out and tilting it down?

leftj Loc: Texas

JD750 wrote:

What can't you do with the OM-1? It's actually much more versatile.

You can’t make that statement unless you’re ready to back it up.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

leftj wrote:

You can’t make that statement unless you’re ready to back it up.

Having both an OM-1 and Z9, they’re both great and flexible cameras, but the OM-1 does have a big edge in shooting features.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

JD750 wrote:

Mine must be defective, it has very limited option... (show quote)

It tilts in two planes only. I agree the mechanism is far too complex and my opinion is that they will start failing soon (I have 2 Z8s). I also expected a single pivot point ala Canon, but no such luck.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

BobHartung wrote:

It tilts in two planes only. I agree the mechanism is far too complex and my opinion is that they will start failing soon (I have 2 Z8s). I also expected a single pivot point ala Canon, but no such luck.

Nikon actually developed that design because of concerns about the long term integrity of a fully articulating screen. The Nikon design does work better if you use an L-bracket.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Nikon actually developed that design because of concerns about the long term integrity of a fully articulating screen. The Nikon design does work better if you use an L-bracket.

It is a bastard to move. My experience only, yours may vary.

BebuLamar

JD750 wrote:

Right and functionally how is that any different than swinging out and tilting it down?

Although I would rarely use the screen as viewfinder so it's not relevant to me. But if I were to use it as waist level viewfinder it's better just to tilt the screen up than swinging it out of the body where the screen is now to the side of the camera. With the Z8 screen you only lose the ability to do selfie.

ChristianHJensen

JD750 wrote:

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?

I think all products can probably be improved. Send your suggestions to the Nikon product development team if your intent is to help them develop better products. If you are just bellyaching - keep wailing here - it will have zero effect whatsoever - just polluting the web

leftj Loc: Texas

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Having both an OM-1 and Z9, they’re both great and flexible cameras, but the OM-1 does have a big edge in shooting features.

Name them.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

leftj wrote:

Name them.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

ChristianHJensen wrote:

I think all products can probably be improved. Send your suggestions to the Nikon product development team if your intent is to help them develop better products. If you are just bellyaching - keep wailing here - it will have zero effect whatsoever - just polluting the web

I think customer feedback is important for any company and the purpose here is to have a discussion, make people aware of the issue, then those who wish for improvements can make suggestions to Nikon.