Canon FF tilt screen in future?
Oct 3, 2013 08:45:55 #
I am using a CANON 60D and especially appreciate the tilting screen when horizontally focusing upon ground level nature subjects. (At 82 years, it is difficult for an old man to frequently lay down on my stomach.) Does anyone out there know that CANON might someday introduce a Full Frame model with the tilting (articulating) screen?
Oct 3, 2013 09:41:43 #
tequilacvx wrote:
I am using a CANON 60D and especially appreciate the tilting screen when horizontally focusing upon ground level nature subjects. (At 82 years, it is difficult for an old man to frequently lay down on my stomach.) Does anyone out there know that CANON might someday introduce a Full Frame model with the tilting (articulating) screen?
I don't know the answer to your question but, as an old timer myself, I can certainly identify with your comment about getting down on your stomach.
Oct 3, 2013 09:43:53 #
John Lawrence wrote:
I don't know the answer to your question but, as an old timer myself, I can certainly identify with your comment about getting down on your stomach.
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Oct 3, 2013 11:26:43 #
Tilt screens are primarily a novelty item and that's why manufacturers limit their usage to certain models. If the demand were high enough, you could potentially see them offered on lower priced FF models such as the Nikon D600 or Canon 6D, but the limited market would decide this in the long run. They are often viewed as just another item to break on a DSLR, I have seen 2 Canon 60D's and one Nikon D5100 with the screens broken due primarily to carelessness.
Oct 3, 2013 13:30:10 #
I understand and agree with your observation. I am especially careful with my 60D in this regard. Further, it is probably a good marketing decision by CANON not to incorporate the fragile articulating screen onto their otherwise strong and weather-dust-moisture-proof FF body line. If I live long enough and wish to use a FF body for my general photography, especially landscapes I will purchase a FF body such as 6D and keep my 60D for "on the ground-level" nature work. I also like the 60D because it will wirelessly trigger my external speedite flashes without need for an outboard flash trigger. Thanks for your feedback.
Oct 3, 2013 15:14:31 #
tequilacvx wrote:
I am using a CANON 60D and especially appreciate the tilting screen when horizontally focusing upon ground level nature subjects. (At 82 years, it is difficult for an old man to frequently lay down on my stomach.) Does anyone out there know that CANON might someday introduce a Full Frame model with the tilting (articulating) screen?
I don't know. But I WILL tell you a story about a boy (16 years old) who waited for Canon to make a multiple exposure capability camera for under $1000.
I waited 32 years and they still haven't done it. So I just recently switched to Nikon.
Oct 3, 2013 15:18:25 #
Oct 3, 2013 15:25:25 #
tequilacvx wrote:
I am using a CANON 60D and especially appreciate the tilting screen when horizontally focusing upon ground level nature subjects. (At 82 years, it is difficult for an old man to frequently lay down on my stomach.) Does anyone out there know that CANON might someday introduce a Full Frame model with the tilting (articulating) screen?
What I do in a case like that is hold the camera down and take enough shots to pretty much guarantee at least one good one. One problem with a tilting screen is the weather sealing. It's very difficult to have that moving screen and make it weatherproof.
The cameras I have with tilting screens are good - up to a point. Holding that little screen three feet away and trying to see the image and make a good composition is very difficult.
Oct 4, 2013 08:47:36 #
Articulated screens are definitely not a novelty. As mentioned, they're useful for low angle shots. Besides my DSLRs, I have a Panasonic G3 with an articulated screen and it's much easier to get low with.
Moveable screens are good for high angles as well. I remember using my Nikon F to shoot the parade at Disney World years ago. I took the finder off, composed using the only the focusing screen and held the camera high above my head to shoot over the crowd. A tilting LCD screen would have been really useful.
The problem, as I understand it, is that the high-end FF cameras are intended for hard professional use and are dust and moisture sealed and that's hard to do with a screen that moves. But probably not impossible and I wouldn't be surprised if an FF camera showed up with one.
Moveable screens are good for high angles as well. I remember using my Nikon F to shoot the parade at Disney World years ago. I took the finder off, composed using the only the focusing screen and held the camera high above my head to shoot over the crowd. A tilting LCD screen would have been really useful.
The problem, as I understand it, is that the high-end FF cameras are intended for hard professional use and are dust and moisture sealed and that's hard to do with a screen that moves. But probably not impossible and I wouldn't be surprised if an FF camera showed up with one.
Oct 4, 2013 09:12:20 #
tequilacvx wrote:
I am using a CANON 60D and especially appreciate the tilting screen when horizontally focusing upon ground level nature subjects. (At 82 years, it is difficult for an old man to frequently lay down on my stomach.) Does anyone out there know that CANON might someday introduce a Full Frame model with the tilting (articulating) screen?
If your 60D has live view and you have an Android phone, have a look at :- http://dslrcontroller.com/
You will need an OTG cable in addition to the USB supplied with the camera
Oct 4, 2013 09:32:03 #
g0sub wrote:
If your 60D has live view and you have an Android phone, have a look at :- http://dslrcontroller.com/
You will need an OTG cable in addition to the USB supplied with the camera
You will need an OTG cable in addition to the USB supplied with the camera
As an aside, there is a similar app available for Nikons.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dslr.dashboard&hl=en
Oct 4, 2013 11:40:06 #
At the top of the canon FF line-up they are dedicated to weatherized cameras. I hear all kinds of horror stories about where these camera are taken. We seniors would not want to go there. I just put a Macro kit together and was commenting to my wife about photographing my kit. Her comment was that I needed to include the big bottle of Acetaminophen that I take when I finish playing around on the ground. I rarely used the screen on my 60. I find that I still do the one hand shot like I did in the old film days. I can get instant feed back.
Also you find that there is not an on board flash on pro-models. J. R.
Also you find that there is not an on board flash on pro-models. J. R.
Oct 4, 2013 12:00:06 #
Gifted One wrote:
At the top of the canon FF line-up they are dedica... (show quote)
Add one of these to your kit. :D
http://www.amazon.com/Foam-Sleeping-Pad-W-ties/dp/B004IM4Z66/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1380902361&sr=8-3&keywords=roll+up+ground+mat
Oct 4, 2013 12:09:30 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Jerry it's always like you rich guys to spend money when not needed. I use store packing foam, carpet pads to lay on and Frisbee for knees. I don't like to get dirty and not be able to position myself. When I am really into it I have knee pad that I use to do yard work. J. R. :-D :-D :-D
Oct 4, 2013 12:26:07 #
Gifted One wrote:
Jerry it's always like you rich guys to spend money when not needed. I use store packing foam, carpet pads to lay on and Frisbee for knees. I don't like to get dirty and not be able to position myself. When I am really into it I have knee pad that I use to do yard work. J. R. :-D :-D :-D
I haven't gotten one of those pads yet. I think my man servant might not like having to carry any more equipment. :D
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