feature LCD: In viewing Snapshot's comparisons, they list a non articulating LCD as a minus. My question is, how important is that feature to you advanced photographers? And also, if a...

wilbur

In viewing Snapshot's comparisons, they list a non articulating LCD as a minus. My question is, how important is that feature to you advanced photographers? And also, if a camera, generally speaking, is non articulating , can the LCD be turned into the body so as to protect it from scratches e.t.c. ? Thank you for sharing your expertise with amateurs like myself.
If you will permit, do you generally agree with Consumer's Report assessment on cameras ? If not, who would you suggest looking at for the same kind of information ? Thanks again, Wilbur.

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

I would Google the camera in question and read reviews written by camera specific reviewers. As for the LCD, I wouldn't want an articulating screen but that is for me- it may be important to you. For some reason. What camera are you looking at?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

wilbur wrote:

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That's why it's good to read several reviews. They consider the articulating to be a plus, something other cameras don't have. If you never want to move the screen, that's fine, but it's available for high and low shots. It can keep you off your knees in wet grass.

An articulating screen can be folded into the body to protect it, something you can't do with a regular LCD.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

I really don't know why anyone would want a NON-articulating LCD. This allows you to swivel it around and tuck it into the camera body for protection, or have it facing forward for use during self-portraits or group photos. It also make low or high angle shots easier, and makes it very easy to eliminate all glare.

I would not want to be without the articulating screen on MY camera!!

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Wahawk wrote:

I really don't know why anyone would want a NON-articulating LCD. This allows you to swivel it around and tuck it into the camera body for protection, or have it facing forward for use during self-portraits or group photos. It also make low or high angle shots easier, and makes it very easy to eliminate all glare.

I would not want to be without the articulating screen on MY camera!!

That is why there is more than one manufacturer and why each offers many models. You may want a sunroof, I don't- neither of us are wrong. As for the screen, for ME, I would find it more of a nuscience and something I would worry about breaking.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Wahawk wrote:

I really don't know why anyone would want a NON-articulating LCD. This allows you to swivel it around and tuck it into the camera body for protection, or have it facing forward for use during self-portraits or group photos. It also make low or high angle shots easier, and makes it very easy to eliminate all glare.

I would not want to be without the articulating screen on MY camera!!

One explanation I have heard for the non-moving LCD is weather sealing. With so many joints, it can be difficult to seal out dust and moisture.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I view an articulating screen as just another protrusion to break off. I have seen two cameras with that exact malady and have no desire to buy a body with that feature.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

I shoot 60Ds and D7000s, I can count on one hand the times I have used the screen on the 60D other than in the standard position, BUT it helps in still life, low level

It is all COMMON SENSE, in future will cameras without touch screen be a minus, in who's eyes, think about ith

wilbur

Thanks. I suppose it's like someone said, " beauty is in the eye of the beholder "
For me I guess I agree with Wahawk. Thanks for everyone's opinion. Wilbur

wilbur

I probably don't need another camera, but was considering a canon t3i.

wolfman

MT Shooter wrote:

I view an articulating screen as just another protrusion to break off. I have seen two cameras with that exact malady and have no desire to buy a body with that feature.

I agree!

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

MT Shooter wrote:

I view an articulating screen as just another protrusion to break off. I have seen two cameras with that exact malady and have no desire to buy a body with that feature.

Guess some of it comes down to how a camera will be treated too. Mine get treated with 'kid gloves' (except my 'pocket' cameras of course, which I consider expendable).

Emjem Loc: Perth australia

Wahawk wrote:

I really don't know why anyone would want a NON-articulating LCD. This allows you to swivel it around and tuck it into the camera body for protection, or have it facing forward for use during self-portraits or group photos. It also make low or high angle shots easier, and makes it very easy to eliminate all glare.

I would not want to be without the articulating screen on MY camera!!

Agree with all of the above. I would now NOT buy a camera if it did not have a fully articulated screen.

Dinah Loc: Brisbane, Australia

Emjem wrote:

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I totally agree with the above. I'm about to buy a T4i with the articulating LCD. I love that feature - have had one on another camera. Dinah

Al FR-153 Loc: Chicago Suburbs

I have the Canon 60D and a back-up of the Canon S5IS. The articulated LCD is the EXACT reason I went with the 60D over the 7D or others. I like to shoot low, and high. I am also 70 years old and don't get into that low or high position very well anymore. The LCD is fantastic for allowing me that option.

Yes, the LCD on both of mine folds 'closed' against the body, but can also be set to look just like any of those that are not articulated, with the LCD screen facing the user. The not-articulated screens are just that, they DO NOT move.

In general, yes, I agree with the assessment that not having the articulated screen is a minus. I gave up a couple other features for the articulation, but certainly not sorry that I did.