Nikon D 750 tilt LCD question: I just got the 750 and am loving it so far. This is my first experience with a tilt screen LCD, and this feature had no influence on my decision to buy...

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

I just got the 750 and am loving it so far. This is my first experience with a tilt screen LCD, and this feature had no influence on my decision to buy this camera. (I'm coming from the 7100 with no tilt.) I just pulled it out of my bag and the LCD screen got caught and pulled open. I am always gentle with my equipment and fortunately there was no damage to the screen, but I wonder if I gave it a stronger tug that the screen could break off. So my question to the Awesome Hogs is whether there is a way to lock the screen closed and, if not, are there other ways you've found to keep a tilt-screen safe and closed. I searched my manual, David Busch guide, and our forum for info to no avail. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and experience.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Haven't had the problem you have had, but checking with my D 750, it is possible to run a heavy rubber band inside the handgrip, on the inside of the control panel and down the right edge of the monitor, and inside the battery door. Only downside is that it partially covers the focus assist. Not particularly attractive, but it works. I usually use the rubber bands to keep the caps on extra charged batteries for travel.

Thinking about it, you could make a contoured strap with leather and Velcro with a hole punched for the focus assist -- would be a better long term solution and look nicer too.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

jdm wrote:

I just got the 750 and am loving it so far. This i... (show quote)

I have to wonder if the screen was not fully closed when you put it in the bag the previous time. The D750 tilt screen closes almost flush so there is precious little exposure for it to be "snagged" by anything. Its a very durable feature and would take a lot to cause significant damage to it.

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

MT Shooter wrote:

I have to wonder if the screen was not fully closed when you put it in the bag the previous time. The D750 tilt screen closes almost flush so there is precious little exposure for it to be "snagged" by anything. Its a very durable feature and would take a lot to cause significant damage to it.

Thank you, Carter. Your comment makes me feel more assured, and yet I will still be vigilant about making sure the screen is flush when going into the bag. It was also a tight squeeze for my 750 body ... I travel (by car) a bit and am guilty of getting as much glass into the bag as possible.

BTW ... I welcome any comment from Shooter of "The Bundy Bear." To this day, it remains my favorite post.

Regards,

jdm

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

quixdraw wrote:

Haven't had the problem you have had, but checking... (show quote)

Thanks, Quixdraw. You are way more resourceful than I. I'll give your ideas a whirl. Thank you for your thoughtful suggestions.

Regards,
jdm

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

jdm wrote:

Thank you, Carter. Your comment makes me feel more assured, and yet I will still be vigilant about making sure the screen is flush when going into the bag. It was also a tight squeeze for my 750 body ... I travel (by car) a bit and am guilty of getting as much glass into the bag as possible.

BTW ... I welcome any comment from Shooter of "The Bundy Bear." To this day, it remains my favorite post.

Regards,

jdm

Nothing under "Bundy Bear" in search, do you have a link?

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

MT's comments are on point but I think jdm is not the only one to have this problem. The tilt screen on the newer D500 has more taper on the sides and there is a small detent in a bottom corner to limit accidental opening.

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

OddJobber wrote:

MT's comments are on point but I think jdm is not the only one to have this problem. The tilt screen on the newer D500 has more taper on the sides and there is a small detent in a bottom corner to limit accidental opening.

That's a valuable observation for me and for other 750 owners. Thanks for the insight, OddJobber.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Never happened to me...although I have the battery grip which does kind of protect it from grabbing onto something. As mentioned was it locked in place? The fact it requires a bit of a tug to open it normally, to me would suggest it may have been opened slightly...

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

OnDSnap wrote:

Never happened to me...although I have the battery grip which does kind of protect it from grabbing onto something. As mentioned was it locked in place? The fact it requires a bit of a tug to open it normally, to me would suggest it may have been opened slightly...

Thanks, OnD. It most likely was a bit open. I will be much more careful to check that it is fully closed from now on. BTW, I did return grey market grip for US one (Adorama) and, you're right, it was tough to find where to register it on NikonUSA.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

jdm wrote:

Thanks, OnD. It most likely was a bit open. I will be much more careful to check that it is fully closed from now on. BTW, I did return grey market grip for US one (Adorama) and, you're right, it was tough to find where to register it on NikonUSA.

Yes nestled away, took me awhile to find where to register um...and BTW, wise move.

Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.

I agree 100% with MTShooter. My d750 , when completely closed cannot snag on anything. There is no crevice to get caught on anything. Your screen most probably was not fully closed. I would not use any contraption to put any pressure on the screen to try to keep this from occurring again. Just make sure the screen is fully closed.

magpix Loc: St. Michaels, MD

I attended a recent Nikon event where factory tech reps had all the new and current models available to handle. Someone asked how fragile these tilting LCD monitors were, and the rep grabbed a D750 by the extended monitor with a 24-70 mm lens attached and started swinging it around. We all gasped in horror, but he demonstrated just how solidly these things are built. Obviously I would never try this myself, but now I don't worry about breaking anything under normal conditions.

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

magpix wrote:

I attended a recent Nikon event where factory tech reps had all the new and current models available to handle. Someone asked how fragile these tilting LCD monitors were, and the rep grabbed a D750 by the extended monitor with a 24-70 mm lens attached and started swinging it around. We all gasped in horror, but he demonstrated just how solidly these things are built. Obviously I would never try this myself, but now I don't worry about breaking anything under normal conditions.

Wow! Now I feel a LOT better! Thanks for that.

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Elsiss wrote:

I agree 100% with MTShooter. My d750 , when completely closed cannot snag on anything. There is no crevice to get caught on anything. Your screen most probably was not fully closed. I would not use any contraption to put any pressure on the screen to try to keep this from occurring again. Just make sure the screen is fully closed.

Will do! Thanks you Elsiss.