Flip-Out Screens??
Jul 9, 2017 15:26:11 #
SOLINA DAVE wrote:
If you were buying a new camera, would the presenc... (show quote)
Yes, a fully articulating OLED touch screen display is mandatory. It's a great tool for:
Selfies (which I don't do)
Video blogging
Table top copy stand work (no leaning over!)
Working with the camera held very high
Working with the camera on the floor
Pulling focus from one subject to another during video recording
Custom configurable function buttons
Jul 9, 2017 15:54:20 #
I have been increasingly desirous of an articulated screen for the positioning benefits mentioned by others and happy to hear of the introduction of one on the Canon 6D MKII. I have tried inverting my tripod's center post (as suggested by Nikonbrain) and yes, when using my pan-tilt head it will do everything necessary to achieve the desired camera position. However, when outside I still can't effectively see the live view screen without getting into the position I wanted to avoid getting into. When adding in the glare factor, the hassle of inverting it on site and the increased chance of dropping my camera, it doesn't work for me.
This discussion again shows what's good about the forum by presenting and discussing various options and approaches. It also points out to me that at any given time we each have different needs, are coming from different perspectives and our own solutions most definitely will change as our lives evolve.
This discussion again shows what's good about the forum by presenting and discussing various options and approaches. It also points out to me that at any given time we each have different needs, are coming from different perspectives and our own solutions most definitely will change as our lives evolve.
Jul 9, 2017 15:58:56 #
The flip out screen lets me get camera positions like I used to get with my Rollei 6 x 6 back in the day.
Jul 9, 2017 16:06:37 #
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Jul 9, 2017 17:55:07 #
jerryc41 wrote:
One thing I like about the D750 is the movable (not flip-out) LCD. It lets me get high and low shots easily. I'd hesitate to buy a major camera that didn't have a movable LCD. Fragility, especially for the ones that flip out, is definitely a concern. I have no interest in touch screens.
When I'm not using it, I can fold it in to hide and protect the screen.
Jul 9, 2017 17:58:46 #
Would not buy a camera just for this, but don't mind touch screens. Only camera I had that did have an articulating screen was my first digital one. Back when 5 MP was fairly good. Have no problem attaching camera to a monopod and taking a shot upside down. At 70 not very agile at getting up from the ground.
Jul 9, 2017 18:07:47 #
SOLINA DAVE wrote:
If I were purchasing a camera today, a flip-down screen would be nearly mandatory, because I expect to get two benefits from one:If you were buying a new camera, would the presenc... (show quote)
(1) composing pictures from a low angle is becoming very difficult for me at age 69. We were on vacation this past week, and several times I either had to use my walking stick / monopod to push my body back up to a standing position, or I had to ask my wife {we were on trails, and I tend to lag behind} to come back and retrieve me.
(2) I take a lot of "street like" pictures, where people doing their normal activities are integral. A flip-down screen is even less conspicuous than an articulating one is.
Jul 9, 2017 18:08:08 #
Kissel vonKeister
Loc: Georgia
dpullum wrote:
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Did you really write that, or did you overfeed your autocorrect?
Jul 9, 2017 18:08:16 #
I first had a flip screen on my venerable Canon and I have insisted on having one ever since. Shoot above a crowd or obstacle? Flip screen. Shoot a plant or toad on the ground? Flip screen. Shooting street scenes and need some 'I am not really aiming at you' cover? Flip screen. Shooting at an odd angle to compose a shot? Flip screen. Full rotation, hinged 180 flip screens should be mandatory for all digital cameras.
Jul 9, 2017 18:30:29 #
hassighedgehog wrote:
At 70 not very agile at getting up from the ground.
I find that if I get down there and can't get up, I just take a nap, and try again later.
Jul 9, 2017 18:36:42 #
jesmason wrote:
I first had a flip screen on my venerable Canon and I have insisted on having one ever since. Shoot above a crowd or obstacle? Flip screen. Shoot a plant or toad on the ground? Flip screen. Shooting street scenes and need some 'I am not really aiming at you' cover? Flip screen. Shooting at an odd angle to compose a shot? Flip screen. Full rotation, hinged 180 flip screens should be mandatory for all digital cameras.
Yes, I forgot that application. In high school I had a Kodak TLR; the user normally held the camera at waist level and looked down at a viewfinder which was essentially the top of the camera. When Lyndon Johnson came to town, I held the camera over my head and looked up at the viewfinder; my picture of LBJ wading through the crowd is not art, but I still treasure it.
Jul 9, 2017 18:41:20 #
SOLINA DAVE wrote:
I find that if I get down there and can't get up, I just take a nap, and try again later.
Jul 9, 2017 18:55:48 #
macsmom
Loc: S Carolina
[quote=Haydon]If you are aging like most of us, getting low down shots with a reticulating screen makes it's very easy without having to lie on your stomach. Shooting over a crowd can also be advantageous by positioning the screen properly. You can also flip the screen forward and see how the framing will appear if you're standing in front of the lens.
I bought a D5000 years ago because of this feature. (bad back, bad knees) It was such a pain to master, and I still had to contort myself, so never used it. (you have to have the camera in live view). Went to physical therapy instead and now I climb or get down as needed. Don't get up as fast as I used to, but at least I can get up. I wouldn't spend extra money just for this feature. Just my experience. Charlie
I bought a D5000 years ago because of this feature. (bad back, bad knees) It was such a pain to master, and I still had to contort myself, so never used it. (you have to have the camera in live view). Went to physical therapy instead and now I climb or get down as needed. Don't get up as fast as I used to, but at least I can get up. I wouldn't spend extra money just for this feature. Just my experience. Charlie
Jul 9, 2017 18:58:47 #
macsmom
Loc: S Carolina
blackest wrote:
Only my G5 has a reticulating screen and most of the time I don't use it but it does have one useful feature you can flip it 180 and have the screen against the body which saves from distractions and protects the screen from damage.
good point.
Jul 9, 2017 19:51:22 #
SOLINA DAVE wrote:
If you were buying a new camera, would the presenc... (show quote)
Old fuddy-duddy. I don't care about either of these "features".
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