Camera LCD Screen
Oct 24, 2019 15:41:41 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Longshadow wrote:
With no viewfinder, wouldn't one have to check the LCD?
Yes, I shoot the image via the LCD screen. Framing the image. And after I snap my photo, I can view the image on the LCD screen, after the SD card has read/write the image. I can elect not to chimp, and take another shot, after the SD card has written. These cameras need a Class 10 SD card. I'm looking forward to purchasing a Panasonic FZ80 used. It's a much better Bridge camera. But, it's not on my important, to get right away list. The Nikon Coolpix L840 has 16 megapixels, and a focal range of 22.5mm-855mm.
Oct 25, 2019 05:44:25 #
mas24 wrote:
That's all well and good. Perhaps he has an OVF instead an EVF. And, maybe he likes Chimping. Even the pros Chimp once in awhile. I do occasionally.
Why is "chimping" bad? Or why are you considered, it appears to be less of a photographer if you do this chimping thing?
Oct 25, 2019 06:06:00 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
jerseymike wrote:
Why is "chimping" bad? Or why are you considered, it appears to be less of a photographer if you do this chimping thing?
Chimping is not bad. I said in an earlier thread that even the pros chimp once in a while. Do I chimp on every shot I take. The answer is no. I am not a pro photographer.
Oct 25, 2019 06:15:45 #
I use two methods, firstly try to stand with some shade over the camera LCD, or if your camera has a tiltable screen flip it out horizontally, lower the camera to waist level and compose your picture from above.
Oct 25, 2019 08:00:17 #
repleo wrote:
Why check the LCD screen?
To make sure it isn't cracked.
Oct 25, 2019 08:13:06 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I have the same issue in bright light and thought of getting a Hoodman. Now that I’m 4/3s, it’s not an issue because I get wysiwyg in my viewfinder.
Oct 25, 2019 08:34:32 #
Oct 25, 2019 08:59:34 #
wds0410
Loc: Nunya
warzone wrote:
A lot of suggestions are made to check your LCD screen before actually taking the picture. I’m outdoors a lot and find that I can’t see the screen due to the glare. Any suggestions?
As I shoot 95% of my shots in manual mode (99 % of these are landscape shots by the way and not anything in motion), I always use the LCD to check the histogram for exposing to the right. I never blow out highlights and anything in shadows can usually be restored in post processing with little or no noise.
Oct 25, 2019 09:05:37 #
repleo wrote:
Why check the LCD screen?
Some of us use cameras where you change the settings via the LCD, e.g., Nikon D5300.
Oct 25, 2019 09:13:35 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
The screen won’t tell you much unless you blew the exposure. Sometimes I use it to impress my family with a quick look of a few nice snapshots.
Oct 25, 2019 09:32:06 #
You just need a good MATTE finish screen protector. They are a God-send for viewing your LCD screen outside. You can get them thru Adorama or B&H and they are already pre-cut.
Oct 25, 2019 09:40:11 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
warzone wrote:
A lot of suggestions are made to check your LCD screen before actually taking the picture. I’m outdoors a lot and find that I can’t see the screen due to the glare. Any suggestions?
Hoodman makes two sizes of hoods that fit over the LCD screen for easy viewing. The following one is for a 3 inch screen.
Hoodman is what I use.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1353036-REG/hoodman_h30mb_hoodloupe_3_0_outdoor_loop.html?sts=pi&pim=Y
Oct 25, 2019 09:46:16 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
golferbob wrote:
Golferbob has a good idea.
Earlier I suggested a shade that is suitable for cameras with small articulating screens like the PenF and I assume other Olympus cameras with articulating screens.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-589005-1.html
Incidentally, you can make one from black foam core and gaff tape. I don't know whether this would fit your camera but there may be others.
Another possibility is to use a field monitor with your camera. These are larger and some are quite bright. I mostly use the field monitor for low angle shots and macro. The negative part is that you have to bring it along.
As suggested above placing a black cloth over your head and arms. A jacket can suffice for this purpose.
The easiest suggestion is to use your viewfinder/EVF in bright light.
Oct 25, 2019 10:37:19 #
warzone wrote:
A lot of suggestions are made to check your LCD screen before actually taking the picture. I’m outdoors a lot and find that I can’t see the screen due to the glare. Any suggestions?
I installed a JCC 3” pop up camera screen protector on my friends Canon. Got it on eBay for $11 bucks. Closes down when not in use and also protects the LCD screen. She can view her LCD now in full sunlight!
Oct 25, 2019 10:45:09 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
The only reason I would check my screen before taking a photo is to make sure my ISO (especially) and other settings are correct. Unfortunately, I don't check my screen often enough and find out my settings are wrong AFTER I check the screen AFTER taking the photo. Yes, I do chimp. While I do not "OOO, OOO, AHHH AHHH", I do check the screen to see if I want to change the composition. Often by moving to the right or the left a few steps, I can turn a good photo into a really good one. I can only do that by chimping.
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