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Feb 11, 2013 08:19:46 #
Al FR-153 is absolutely right.
At my age a tilting screen is essential.
In Nature photography, subjects such as fungi and orchids are commonly at ground level, where I find it impossible to get my eye behind a viewfinder.
Also the tilting finder allows the camera to be used in crowds, raised above neighbouring heads.
Sneakily, for candid photography, the feature can be useful in deceiving one's subject as to your point of interest.
A tilting screen is as desirable in a 'serious' camera as a viewfinder is in a 'compact'.
It should be noted that not all tilting screens can be reversed for protection.
Would a 'non -screen' advocate please say how they would photograph an insect, for example, at ground level?
At my age a tilting screen is essential.
In Nature photography, subjects such as fungi and orchids are commonly at ground level, where I find it impossible to get my eye behind a viewfinder.
Also the tilting finder allows the camera to be used in crowds, raised above neighbouring heads.
Sneakily, for candid photography, the feature can be useful in deceiving one's subject as to your point of interest.
A tilting screen is as desirable in a 'serious' camera as a viewfinder is in a 'compact'.
It should be noted that not all tilting screens can be reversed for protection.
Would a 'non -screen' advocate please say how they would photograph an insect, for example, at ground level?
Feb 11, 2013 11:08:58 #
It is my opinion that a Electronic View Finder is a far more important feature then a articulating LCD. Best of all worlds would be to have both, but if a choice had to be made I would definitely opt for the EVF.
Feb 11, 2013 11:24:33 #
If it was such a must have feature would not the new pro-line cameras have them?
Canon just launched the 5DMKIII - no articulating screen.
Canon's 6D - no articulating screen
Nikon D600 - no articulating screen
There has to be a reason their pro-line cameras are not show boating this feature?
Canon just launched the 5DMKIII - no articulating screen.
Canon's 6D - no articulating screen
Nikon D600 - no articulating screen
There has to be a reason their pro-line cameras are not show boating this feature?
Feb 11, 2013 11:42:08 #
Al FR-153 wrote:
I have the Canon 60D and a back-up of the Canon S5... (show quote)
The NON-articulated screens come in 2 styles. One is fixed on the back of the camera and the other is a "tilting" screen that allows the screen to tilt up or down but will not permit it to flip out to the side for viewing from the front.
Feb 11, 2013 12:25:06 #
wilbur wrote:
In viewing Snapshot's comparisons, they list a non... (show quote)
The only reason I might buy one with articulating screen is if I do a lot of composing higher than my head and down by my feet. I can see an advantage under those conditions if a person is lazy or if a person has disabilities and can't bend or climb a ladder. (both of which I have trouble with)
Feb 11, 2013 13:01:05 #
We reluctantly sold our Canon S3 IS,needed money.We found it great for over head shots of crowds.You get more faces in view.So will have to take a small step ladder for same result....Cheers
Feb 11, 2013 13:42:47 #
I still await a description of how to take a ground level shot with a fixed screen camera.
Further more, do you think that the major manufacturers design cameras for YOUR benefit?
Further more, do you think that the major manufacturers design cameras for YOUR benefit?
Feb 11, 2013 13:51:15 #
Griff wrote:
I still await a description of how to take a ground level shot with a fixed screen camera.
Further more, do you think that the major manufacturers design cameras for YOUR benefit?
Further more, do you think that the major manufacturers design cameras for YOUR benefit?
"I still await a description of how to take a ground level shot with a fixed screen camera."
Ahhhhhh lay on the ground :?:
"Further more, do you think that the major manufacturers design cameras for YOUR benefit?"
Ahhhhhhh - Yes. If they made things that people didn't want, then nobody would buy them. So they have to make products that benefit people so they will buy them. I know that Canon listens to people. So does Adobe. I've listened to manufacturers reps talk about the long awaited upgrade and so on.
Feb 11, 2013 13:51:24 #
Griff wrote:
I still await a description of how to take a ground level shot with a fixed screen camera.
Further more, do you think that the major manufacturers design cameras for YOUR benefit?
Further more, do you think that the major manufacturers design cameras for YOUR benefit?
the same way people did it back in the film days, place camera down on ground, lower body so you can look thru viewfinder (lay on ground if need be), compose shot, meter, focus and press the shutter button. Done.
Feb 11, 2013 14:03:03 #
Could I have a photograph of some intrepid photographer executing this manoeuvre , preferably in wet grass?
Back in the 'old days' people used a Rt. angle finder.
Back in the 'old days' people used a Rt. angle finder.
Feb 11, 2013 14:48:34 #
Again thanks for everyones in put. It is amazing how helpful you folks are to some one they don't even know. Wilbur
Feb 11, 2013 14:54:23 #
Griff wrote:
Could I have a photograph of some intrepid photographer executing this manoeuvre , preferably in wet grass?
Back in the 'old days' people used a Rt. angle finder.
Back in the 'old days' people used a Rt. angle finder.
I do it almost ever session I have outside. When did laying down on grass become such a bad thing? Unless of course you are too old to get down that low, then maybe it's time to switch up your photography style and only shot images from a standing position.
quick google search resulted in:
http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/photos/2010/03/bronte-harbour_reza_lying-down_01.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3165/2542388563_8749fbd37c_z.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4186360203_7cc54e30e5.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/ugwug/visualwords/phototaking2.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1112/5105867175_7180571fa5.jpg
http://static.commercialmotor.com/big-lorry-blog/IMG_2883.JPG
http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/yanc/yanc0803/yanc080300102/2752718-paparazzi-photographer-hiding-on-the-ground-to-get-shot.jpg
Feb 11, 2013 15:36:05 #
Feb 11, 2013 16:22:01 #
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!!
I would not want to be without the articulating screen on MY camera!!
I agree with Wahawk. I have an articulating screen on mt D5100' and a fixed screen on my "walkabout" G12. While I admittedly don't use it much, being a viewfinder kind of person, it has allowed me to get some shots that would have had my aging body moaning for days. I also like the ability to fold it in face down, as scratches get reduced, etc.
Murray
Feb 11, 2013 16:24:45 #
Not a grey hair in the lot!
Murray
PS where is it written that we have to change styles as we age.....use the tools - including articulating screens.
Murray
PS where is it written that we have to change styles as we age.....use the tools - including articulating screens.
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