A Photography forum. PhotoBanter.com

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » PhotoBanter.com forum » Digital Photography » Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

10 tips on shooting pictures without viefinder



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old April 11th 06, 12:52 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.point+shoot
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default 10 tips on shooting pictures without viefinder

Many small point and shoot digital cameras have no viewfinder, just a
LCD monitor which may be hard to read in bright sunlight. The lack of a
viewfinder is perhaps the main reason preventing some photographers from
buying waterproof Pentax Optio cameras. The new shock and waterproof
Olympus Stylus SW 720 also features the LCD monitor but no viewfinder. I
think that this a reasonable compromise in a camera of this size. It
shouldn't stop you from buying these cameras, photographing and having fun.

After paddling with Pentax Optio WP for more than a year, I have
gathered some tips and comments on shooting pictures using these tiny
cameras without a viewfinder.

http://users.frii.com/uliasz/weblog/...645/index.html

What is your experience with digital cameras without a viewfinder?
Do you have any other tips, comments or suggestions for photographing
paddlers?

Marek
  #2  
Old April 11th 06, 03:27 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.point+shoot
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default 10 tips on shooting pictures without viefinder

On 2006-04-11, Marek "Wayfarer" wrote:
Many small point and shoot digital cameras have no viewfinder, just a
LCD monitor which may be hard to read in bright sunlight. The lack of a
viewfinder is perhaps the main reason preventing some photographers from
buying waterproof Pentax Optio cameras. The new shock and waterproof
Olympus Stylus SW 720 also features the LCD monitor but no viewfinder. I
think that this a reasonable compromise in a camera of this size. It
shouldn't stop you from buying these cameras, photographing and having fun.

After paddling with Pentax Optio WP for more than a year, I have
gathered some tips and comments on shooting pictures using these tiny
cameras without a viewfinder.

http://users.frii.com/uliasz/weblog/...645/index.html

What is your experience with digital cameras without a viewfinder?
Do you have any other tips, comments or suggestions for photographing
paddlers?

Marek


Use a magnifying glass to change the LCD into an eye-level viewfinder. A
cheap slide-viewer can be adapted for the job, or stiff card and elastic
bands can be used to make a sort of 'hood' with a small 3X magnifying lens
taped or glued into a suitable position. I have such a thing bodged
together which folds flat for going into a pocket and slips over my
Minolta dimage X20 when required - effective, but not pretty.

I wouldn't be surprised if there aren't commercial gadgets already for
doing this - I've certainly seen little 'hoods' on sale for shading the
LCD, although not so far with a magnifier included.

--
-- ^^^^^^^^^^
-- Whiskers
-- ~~~~~~~~~~
  #3  
Old April 12th 06, 02:44 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.point+shoot
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default 10 tips on shooting pictures without viefinder

Marek "Wayfarer" wrote:
What is your experience with digital cameras without a viewfinder?


I had a terrible time with a Nikon Coolpix P1 that I took to the
sunny Caribbean in March. The LCD panel became totally invisible in
the bright sunlight there. Unless you enjoy shooting blind, and if
you care about the quality of your photos, you will be miserable with
a camera that does not have an optical viewfinder.

My advice to everyone wanting to buy a digital camera: do NOT buy a
camera that lacks a viewfinder! Beware!

Tuli

P.S. I've since traded the Coolpix P1 in on a Nikon D70s, a great
camera :-)
 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Shooting fireworks. Tips please ! Luke Vader Digital Photography 22 November 8th 05 05:37 PM
More Brooklyn Camera Dealer Store Front Pictures Don Wiss Digital Photography 22 January 21st 05 07:02 AM
More Brooklyn Camera Dealer Store Front Pictures Don Wiss Digital Photography 0 January 13th 05 01:46 AM
6 Tips for Shooting Great Sunset Photos [email protected] Digital Photography 6 December 28th 04 03:47 PM
Advice using fill flash for indoor/outdoor pictures Domenico Discepola General Photography Techniques 5 August 24th 04 12:59 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:28 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 PhotoBanter.com.
The comments are property of their posters.