Posted: 11/29/2010 5:30:25 PM EDT
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I'm really thinking about putting down some money for my first one, but one feature that has been a necessity for me is to have an adjustable monitor screen. Most monitors on cameras these days I've noticed are just fixed on the back and you have to be right in front of them to see what you're about to shoot. I've noticed though the Nikon D5000 has an adjustable 3" monitor which has immediately placed it at the top of my list. So my first question is, has anyone used this camera before and have an opinion about it? Do pros use some other kind of add-on accessory I don't know about to be able to view the monitor from say a 90 degree angle (camera near the floor for example), assuming the camera has a fixed monitor? |
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Do pros use some other kind of add-on accessory I don't know about to be able to view the monitor from say a 90 degree angle (camera near the floor for example), assuming the camera has a fixed monitor? "Pros" don't stand around looking at the LCD like they've got some little point and shoot from Wal Mart, they put the viewfinder up to their eye the way God intended. 
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How often are you going to be using the LCD for composing the shot? 99% of the time I'm shooting stills, I use the viewfinder. Occasionally I'll use live view for a still if I'm just doing still live on a tripod.
Obviously, when shooting video on my 7D or 5DMKII I have to use the LCD in live view. I'm thinking about getting an HDMI field monitor just for fun since I've been playing around with video more often as of late. |
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I bought a Canon G11 with the swivel screen. But not being a DSLR, I use it for shooting with. I can get some really neat prospective shots using the screen by almost holding the camera on the ground. Couldn't get that with a DSLR unless I laid on my back and took the photo upside down. I'd look really stupid doing that last week at Universal Studios in Fla when I was shooting photos of the kids.
It would be a really nice feature to have on a DSLR along with live view, but it is something I would not use on a regular basis. |
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Do pros use some other kind of add-on accessory I don't know about to be able to view the monitor from say a 90 degree angle (camera near the floor for example), assuming the camera has a fixed monitor? "Pros" don't stand around looking at the LCD like they've got some little point and shoot from Wal Mart, they put the viewfinder up to their eye the way God intended.
True. I only use mine on when shooting macro at 2:1 magnification. |
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Quoted: I'm really thinking about putting down some money for my first one, but one feature that has been a necessity for me is to have an adjustable monitor screen. Most monitors on cameras these days I've noticed are just fixed on the back and you have to be right in front of them to see what you're about to shoot. I've noticed though the Nikon D5000 has an adjustable 3" monitor which has immediately placed it at the top of my list. So my first question is, has anyone used this camera before and have an opinion about it? Do pros use some other kind of add-on accessory I don't know about to be able to view the monitor from say a 90 degree angle (camera near the floor for example), assuming the camera has a fixed monitor? This is the only reason I wont jump to the D7000. The swivel monitor is great for incredibly low shots and high shots. The ability to hold the camera as high as possible and shoot over or down a crowd makes for a really cool new shot. It just allows for things that would be more guesswork with only a viewfinder and/or fixed LCD. Trouble is... focusing in Live View can take up to five times longer that with the view finder. And sometimes it has some issues if the camera isnt more or less stable. I only wish they took this benefit and either improved or at least moved it to the D7000. If you use a tripod, you cannot see the LCD from the front (group shots / self portraits). However, I think there are accessories to make it better. Cheers |