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Seeing the screen in the sunlight
Jul 1, 2023 09:43:32 #
User ID wrote:
But that solves absolutely nothing about chimping landscapes in sunlight. "Take things SOOC" ?!?!? ROTFLMFAO. An F5 ? Reeeeeeealy now. Reality check ? Read the title. Read the opening post.
Quit being an a..hole! There's no reason at all for that kind of nasty response.
Jul 1, 2023 10:02:06 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
cliff Hilbert wrote:
I'm sure there's a solution to this problem and that people on here have the answer. When I'm outside taking landscape pictures with my Rebel T7, I can't see what the picture I've just taken looks like on the screen because in the sunlight the screen is rather dark. In order to see the picture I've just taken clearly I have to go back to my car, get inside, close the door and then look at the picture. What's the solution?
It’s called the cure for chomping. LOL
Jul 1, 2023 11:54:32 #
Not familiar with T7 but many cameras have LCD brightness control in settings for over bright (or darkness) shooting? Or, go high end cell phone camera? <grin>
Jul 1, 2023 12:46:03 #
Stardust wrote:
Not familiar with T7 but many cameras have LCD brightness control in settings for over bright (or darkness) shooting? Or, go high end cell phone camera? <grin>
My Rebel T7 has that but in bright sunlight it doesn’t help much. But it was a good thought anyway, thanks.
Jul 1, 2023 13:28:38 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
Don, the 2nd son wrote:
I use a Tarion brand focusing hood and am very happy with it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404224590634?hash=item5e1da9c32a:g:898AAOSwpkpkJn4L&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwDWs%2FBdNI9atbuqngKjh93WGYzHMVra5nCtCWpnrDPDt6%2BuH6LQN%2FBrkc5UmJ7dPfqOqO9o%2BzRRB3qclIjmJZZXpkkBfIRxKo3sATmID4jBXOHuF4y13B4m7m6fe76FDtOylymgW%2FfWR7Acmq4vHrYn2kdGWF3busrB0ycfJOQHlYulOguYL2Zqa9GMGRm%2BW0QeIH%2FwJorg3beP9HUbWzHPlHWMjun5mx48WHYxjYY%2FJW13ADZkNoh8bFEb8gR%2FdBQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_bukfehYg
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404224590634?hash=item5e1da9c32a:g:898AAOSwpkpkJn4L&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwDWs%2FBdNI9atbuqngKjh93WGYzHMVra5nCtCWpnrDPDt6%2BuH6LQN%2FBrkc5UmJ7dPfqOqO9o%2BzRRB3qclIjmJZZXpkkBfIRxKo3sATmID4jBXOHuF4y13B4m7m6fe76FDtOylymgW%2FfWR7Acmq4vHrYn2kdGWF3busrB0ycfJOQHlYulOguYL2Zqa9GMGRm%2BW0QeIH%2FwJorg3beP9HUbWzHPlHWMjun5mx48WHYxjYY%2FJW13ADZkNoh8bFEb8gR%2FdBQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_bukfehYg
Looks a bit cumbersome, but seems a clever design.
Jul 1, 2023 14:00:09 #
Exactly. I use my wife's black zip-up hoodie. Have we forgotten the photographers of a hundred years ago with their wooden cameras and black cloths over their heads?
Jul 1, 2023 15:36:30 #
CaltechNerd wrote:
Exactly. I use my wife's black zip-up hoodie. Have we forgotten the photographers of a hundred years ago with their wooden cameras and black cloths over their heads?
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Jul 1, 2023 15:50:29 #
Wear a ballcap & look through the viewfinder. It does have one, or am I missing something?
Jul 1, 2023 16:00:49 #
KTJohnson wrote:
Wear a ballcap & look through the viewfinder. It does have one, or am I missing something?
This is primarily an issue with where you want to use the screen. This is mostly when I'm photographing art from a tripod so I can look at the screen, hit the plus buttons to maximum magnification, and focus really sharp. Works great indoors, and outdoors I need my wife's hoody.
Jul 1, 2023 16:04:35 #
KTJohnson wrote:
Wear a ballcap & look through the viewfinder. It does have one, or am I missing something?
A ball cap doesn't even begin to enclose the viewfinder and keep the sun off it. The suggestions for a hood are the correct ones.
Jul 1, 2023 17:13:31 #
ecurb
Loc: Metro Chicago Area
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
I do solar observing and a trick I use is taking the cloth of a broken umbrella and put it over your head. Very light weight is nothing.
Try it the umbrella was going in the trash anyway
Try it the umbrella was going in the trash anyway
Or use your old view camera focusing cloth. Or buy a screen hood...
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Jul 1, 2023 18:16:32 #
You need a loupe for your LCD. These lots of cheap one on eBay or buy a Hoodman. A better solutions is a mirrorless camera because you can view the images with the EVF.
Jul 1, 2023 18:41:11 #
Also be aware of any eyewear you use. Polarizing sunglasses can about blank out a display -- and in my case, my eyeglasses have Transitions lenses (referred to in old days photo grays) which make using not only camera displays difficult but also render iPad and iPhone screens almost worthless.
Jul 1, 2023 21:39:47 #
cliff Hilbert wrote:
I'm sure there's a solution to this problem and that people on here have the answer. When I'm outside taking landscape pictures with my Rebel T7, I can't see what the picture I've just taken looks like on the screen because in the sunlight the screen is rather dark. In order to see the picture I've just taken clearly I have to go back to my car, get inside, close the door and then look at the picture. What's the solution?
This device: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1129189-REG/elvid_ov_50_optiview_50_3_2_lcd.html
Elvid OptiView 50 3.2" LCD Viewfinder OV-50
https://www.amazon.com/LENSGO-Viewfinder-Professional-Magnifier-Panasonic/dp/B07STWCW77/ref=asc_df_B07STWCW77/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532762358608&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3472033959665410334&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008566&hvtargid=pla-1414676486135&psc=1
Jul 2, 2023 04:40:32 #
edellington wrote:
This device: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ... (show quote)
Thanks for this post. I have one already and have been using it when needed for several years. They weigh very little and hang comfortably around your neck by the provided lanyard when not in use. I'm thanking you because it contains a video showing how it works. There are permanent mount versions which I don't like, but these can be held in place with just a minimum amount of pressure provided by your forehead and the hand holding the camera leaving you a free hand for controls... done using it, just let it drop.
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