Just bought my first digital camera

the donny wrote:
Hi. I just purchased a Canon A2000IS. I really like it except for
one thing. In sunlight, it is very hard to see the screen on the
back. There is no viewfinder. I framed a shot today, and had
difficulty seeing, and the shot came out on an angle.

Welcome to the world of modern P&S.

Is there a
simple solution to the glare? Sunglasses?

Simple? Yes. Cheap? No.
Get a camera with an optical viewfinder. Yes, they are harder and harder
to find.

jue

Jürgen Exner wrote:
the donny wrote:
Hi. I just purchased a Canon A2000IS. I really like it except for
one thing. In sunlight, it is very hard to see the screen on the
back. There is no viewfinder. I framed a shot today, and had
difficulty seeing, and the shot came out on an angle.

Welcome to the world of modern P&S.

Is there a
simple solution to the glare? Sunglasses?

Simple? Yes. Cheap? No.
Get a camera with an optical viewfinder. Yes, they are harder and
harder to find.

jue

... although all DSLRs have an optical viewfinder. G

Seriously, this is one reason to try the camera in the shop (and just
outside) /before/ you buy. Some cameras are much better than others in
sunlight. Take the camera back to the shop, and try different models.

David

David J Taylor wrote:
Jürgen Exner wrote:
the donny wrote:
Hi. I just purchased a Canon A2000IS. I really like it except for
one thing. In sunlight, it is very hard to see the screen on the
back. There is no viewfinder. I framed a shot today, and had
difficulty seeing, and the shot came out on an angle.
Welcome to the world of modern P&S.

Is there a
simple solution to the glare? Sunglasses?
Simple? Yes. Cheap? No.
Get a camera with an optical viewfinder. Yes, they are harder and
harder to find.

jue

.. although all DSLRs have an optical viewfinder. G

Seriously, this is one reason to try the camera in the shop (and just
outside) /before/ you buy. Some cameras are much better than others in
sunlight. Take the camera back to the shop, and try different models.

David

Trying a camera before you buy it, outside the shop, may be interpreted
as shoplifting!

Ron Hunter wrote:
David J Taylor wrote:
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Seriously, this is one reason to try the camera in the shop (and just
outside) /before/ you buy. Some cameras are much better than others
in sunlight. Take the camera back to the shop, and try different
models. David

Trying a camera before you buy it, outside the shop, may be
interpreted as shoplifting!

I assume a basic level of common-sense, and actually /asking/ the shop
assistant for permission before trying the camera outside! G I've
never had such a request refused.

Cheers,
David

David J Taylor wrote:
Ron Hunter wrote:
David J Taylor wrote:
[]
Seriously, this is one reason to try the camera in the shop (and just
outside) /before/ you buy. Some cameras are much better than others
in sunlight. Take the camera back to the shop, and try different
models. David

Trying a camera before you buy it, outside the shop, may be
interpreted as shoplifting!

I assume a basic level of common-sense, and actually /asking/ the shop
assistant for permission before trying the camera outside! G I've
never had such a request refused.

Cheers,
David

You must deal with more trusting people than I do, or maybe I just look
dishonest...
Grin.

Ron Hunter wrote:
David J Taylor wrote:
Ron Hunter wrote:
[]
Trying a camera before you buy it, outside the shop, may be
interpreted as shoplifting!

I assume a basic level of common-sense, and actually /asking/ the
shop assistant for permission before trying the camera outside! G
I've never had such a request refused.

Cheers,
David

You must deal with more trusting people than I do, or maybe I just
look dishonest...
Grin.

Maybe this is because I'm dealing with a fairly small but specialised
photo dealer, although one of a chain. Not some huge sells everything
electronic and photographic emporium. I may have to leave my wife inside
the shop as security! G

Cheers,
David

David J Taylor wrote:
Ron Hunter wrote:
David J Taylor wrote:
Ron Hunter wrote:
[]
Trying a camera before you buy it, outside the shop, may be
interpreted as shoplifting!
I assume a basic level of common-sense, and actually /asking/ the
shop assistant for permission before trying the camera outside! G
I've never had such a request refused.

Cheers,
David

You must deal with more trusting people than I do, or maybe I just
look dishonest...
Grin.

Maybe this is because I'm dealing with a fairly small but specialised
photo dealer, although one of a chain. Not some huge sells everything
electronic and photographic emporium. I may have to leave my wife inside
the shop as security! G

Cheers,
David


Some people might not consider that adequate guarantee.... Grin.

J?rgen Exner wrote:
the donny wrote:
Hi. I just purchased a Canon A2000IS. I really like it except for
one thing. In sunlight, it is very hard to see the screen on the
back. There is no viewfinder. I framed a shot today, and had
difficulty seeing, and the shot came out on an angle.

Welcome to the world of modern P&S.

Is there a
simple solution to the glare? Sunglasses?

Simple? Yes. Cheap? No.
Get a camera with an optical viewfinder. Yes, they are harder and harder
to find.

Cheap: wear a black shirt. If not enough use a hat to shade the camera
screen. If not enough throw a black cloth over both camera and
head. That always works.

--
Chris Malcolm

Chris Malcolm wrote:
J?rgen Exner wrote:
the donny wrote:
Hi. I just purchased a Canon A2000IS. I really like it except for
one thing. In sunlight, it is very hard to see the screen on the
back. There is no viewfinder. I framed a shot today, and had
difficulty seeing, and the shot came out on an angle.

Welcome to the world of modern P&S.

Is there a
simple solution to the glare? Sunglasses?

Simple? Yes. Cheap? No.
Get a camera with an optical viewfinder. Yes, they are harder and harder
to find.

Cheap: wear a black shirt. If not enough use a hat to shade the camera
screen. If not enough throw a black cloth over both camera and
head. That always works.

A black Zorro cape would be perfect for this g.

Seriously though, yes shirt color makes a huge difference.

--
Paul Furman
www.edgehill.net
www.baynatives.com

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Chris Malcolm wrote:
J?rgen Exner wrote:
the donny wrote:
Hi. I just purchased a Canon A2000IS. I really like it except for
one thing. In sunlight, it is very hard to see the screen on the
back. There is no viewfinder. I framed a shot today, and had
difficulty seeing, and the shot came out on an angle.

Welcome to the world of modern P&S.

Is there a
simple solution to the glare? Sunglasses?

Simple? Yes. Cheap? No.
Get a camera with an optical viewfinder. Yes, they are harder and harder
to find.

Cheap: wear a black shirt. If not enough use a hat to shade the camera
screen. If not enough throw a black cloth over both camera and
head. That always works.

I think I have seen that somewhere.... Brings back the old 'view
cameras' of a century or two ago. The more things change, the more they
stay the same. Grin.