Touch-Screen vs. Flip-Out Screen .... which?
Sep 5, 2018 09:47:10 #
ToBoldlyGo wrote:
For me, flip. I use it more than I was expecting I would. I rarely use the screen for its touch functions though. I just prefer having buttons for most functions. It's nice to have the option of touch though.
Yes, it is, To ... but, the only drawback - is that sometimes you activate things you'd not meant to ... which is a kinda surprise ... but, it's okay ...
Sep 5, 2018 09:51:39 #
dcampbell52 wrote:
Personally, neither for me. I like having my screen immovable. I've seen too many broken flip out screens and touch screens that the shooter "accidently" pressed and missed a shot. For me (and this is a personal choice as both can be convenient) I prefer to have an immovable screen that doesn't get left hanging out or whatever. If the sun is too bright or whatever, I can always shade it.
Really, David?
I have NEVER seen a broken flip-out screen ... so, perhaps, you work in a Camera Shop - do you?
Fixed screens - to me - are annoying ... especially after I've changed, from a flip-out design ...
I like having the option to use the flip-out as a fixed screen, OR, to fold it out, when the shoot calls for it ....
Sep 5, 2018 10:00:46 #
insman1132 wrote:
Being an old duck I often am finding it hard to adjust to new innovations. I turned off my touchscreen on my camera(s) because I found myself accidentally touching and therefore changing something when I didn't want the change too often.
Yes, I've noticed that, Insman ... of course - you can always turn OFF Touch Capability, in the menus, if it gets too annoying ...
Personally, I'd rather have Touch Capability, than NOT have Touch Capability - as it's proven to be a vey useful commodity, in some situations ...
Sep 5, 2018 10:04:22 #
Morning Star wrote:
I've use a camera that had both: never used the to... (show quote)
Well, there you are, you see, Star ... you've found a really good use for the Articulating Screen!!!!
Never used the Touch feature, huh?
Boy!!! ... are YOU missing out!!! ... You can even shoot, by just tapping the glass!!!!
How GREAT is that, Star?
Sep 5, 2018 10:06:58 #
Bobcat87 wrote:
Ditto for me. I like the articulated screen. However, I have too often accidentally touched the screen, so I turned that feature off.
Yes, Bob ... I guess that's my preference, overall, too ... and yes - Touch is easy to activate, accidentally ...
But when you DO choose to use it, and adapt to it ... you will have a ball!!! .... Honestly ....
Sep 5, 2018 10:11:34 #
billnourse wrote:
My choice is definitely flip. I have a touch on my 5D Mk 4 and never use it. I don't like fingerprints all over the screen.
Because of some of the shooting I do, very low angle, night skies, and other odd angles, I had to get an angle viewfinder for mine. If I had a flip screen it would aid in composition.
Bill
Because of some of the shooting I do, very low angle, night skies, and other odd angles, I had to get an angle viewfinder for mine. If I had a flip screen it would aid in composition.
Bill
Oh, I see ... yes, another drawback of using Touch, Bill ... keep a Glass Wipe Cloth handy ... that'll work!!!!
Yes, the Vari-Angle Screen comes in really handy for low angle shots ... it's a neat design, I no longer wish to live without ...
An angled viewfinder, huh? ... To use on a Fixed Screen camera? ... How ingenious, Bill ...
Sep 5, 2018 10:15:16 #
wendycoonin wrote:
Hands down, an articulating screen. it allows you to see some shots that would be impossible with the standard view. As for a touch screen, although I like to be able to touch the spot I want in focus...I've wasted many shots because it is too sensitive..
Have you, Wendy? ... interesting ....
You can turn OFF Touch capability in the menus, if you wish, you know ...
Yes, the articulating screen - for low angle shots ... is a Godsend!!!!
Love having both features ...
Sep 5, 2018 10:24:48 #
Chris, I'd go with neither. I prefer not to touch my screen, though my nose generally does. None of my digital cameras have flip-out screens and that has never been an issue. Probably not the answer you were looking for, but simply my approach to using my cameras. I don't think either helps to make better photographs.
--Bob
--Bob
Chris T wrote:
Is a Touch-Screen conducive to making better pictu... (show quote)
Sep 5, 2018 10:30:57 #
rmalarz wrote:
Chris, I'd go with neither. I prefer not to touch my screen, though my nose generally does. None of my digital cameras have flip-out screens and that has never been an issue. Probably not the answer you were looking for, but simply my approach to using my cameras. I don't think either helps to make better photographs.
--Bob
--Bob
Maybe not, Bob ... but both features lend themselves to greater ease of use, and the Articulating Screen, particularly - facilitates odd angles, so - it might ...
Touch is more of a convenience, but, when you get into it ... you'll find it's a fascinating new method, to take brilliant shots ...
You need to spend time, adapting, though ... it's like learning how to shoot - all over again ....
Sep 5, 2018 10:38:17 #
I would choose a flip screen. My reason being after years of use the touch screen will most likely have scratches and be hard to read and need replaced. Just another unnecessary added expense. I have seen this in the in dash navigation units in some of the newer cars.
Sep 5, 2018 11:13:49 #
Chris T wrote:
Well, there you are, you see, Star ... you've found a really good use for the Articulating Screen!!!!
Never used the Touch feature, huh?
Boy!!! ... are YOU missing out!!! ... You can even shoot, by just tapping the glass!!!!
How GREAT is that, Star?
Never used the Touch feature, huh?
Boy!!! ... are YOU missing out!!! ... You can even shoot, by just tapping the glass!!!!
How GREAT is that, Star?
I'm missing out? How can you miss something you've never had? Or in this case, never used?
Probably a matter of "old habits die hard" or "not being able to teach an old dog new tricks".
The only times I have used the articulating screen, was when taking pictures of grandkids without them knowing, or when wanting to take a photo of something close by the ground. I can still get down there on my knees or belly, getting up again on my feet is a whole different story!
I probably have not used the articulating screen for close to two years now.
When I'm standing up, or sitting on a chair, bench, or whatever, the way for me to take a handheld photo is by using the viewfinder with the camera pressed against my face, elbows tucked against my sides and when standing up, leaning against a wall, fence, etc. if/when possible, then when I'm ready, gently press the shutter release button down till it clicks.
The only way I could take a decent photo by tapping the screen, is to have the camera on a solid tripod; if not on a tripod, holding the camera with one hand, tapping the screen with the other hand, is guaranteed to give me a motion-blurred photo.
But, to each his/her own. What works for you, may not work for me, and vice versa.
As long as both of us enjoy taking the photos, editing them if/when necessary, sharing them with friends and family if they're interested, using the photos to make photo books for gifts, all is well!
Sep 5, 2018 11:21:54 #
Delderby wrote:
There is always another way of doing what you can do with a touch screen, but there are times when a flip out (articulated) screen can't be beaten, for example, shooting near ground level, or above eye level.
Yes, you are quite right, Del ... articulated screens are very useful - in those situations ...
I love the cameras I have with that option ...
Don't know if I'd purchase another DSLR w/o it ...
I'm spoiled, now ...
Sep 5, 2018 11:25:23 #
polonois wrote:
I would choose a flip screen. My reason being after years of use the touch screen will most likely have scratches and be hard to read and need replaced. Just another unnecessary added expense. I have seen this in the in dash navigation units in some of the newer cars.
Different glass, Polonois ... and if you usually fold it back in after use, it's protected by that action ...
Pentax glass is unusual ... in five years, I've NEVER seen a scratch on it ...
Some of my DSLRs with fixed screens, have an overlay on them ... just in case ...
Sep 5, 2018 11:40:01 #
Chris T wrote:
Is a Touch-Screen conducive to making better pictu... (show quote)
I'm lucky enough to have both (Canon 6D2). It's a very close choice. The touch screen makes it much easier and quicker to make setting changes to the camera. But, at my age, the articulated screen makes it much easier to make low-to-the-ground macro photos that I like to do. Again, it's a hard choice but I'd have to go with the articulated screen because it makes it possible to take images that would be practically impossible otherwise. The touch screen is great but I could make setting changes the old (slow) way. It's GREAT to have both.
Sep 5, 2018 11:46:17 #
Morning Star wrote:
I'm missing out? How can you miss something you've... (show quote)
That certainly is a great idea, Star - making Photo Books to give to friends ... trouble is ... for me ... I have nobody to give them to ... still ....
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