Originally posted by rawr There are no other tilt screens precisely like the K-1 around. But I've used flippy screens on NEX for a few years. Never had a single problem.
As to durability, few people would go hiking with a flippy screen fully extended all day, nor would they carry their camera by gripping the screen alone, nor throw their camera loosely into a camera bag with the flippy screen hanging wide open, or silly stuff like that. 95% of the time most flippy screens will just sit flat, and out of harms way, like a normal rear LCD.
Thanks rawr. I realize it is unique. I was just wondering what might be similar and whether there were any issues. If I understand what you mean by a flippy screen correctly it's the type that is hinged rather than supported on "struts" like the K1. Correct?
Point taken wrt the screen being retracted in most cases. I guess what I'm saying is that the new design makes me a little nervous. While I like the flexibility it would provide it has a bit of an "achilles heel" feel to it. I'd hate to have what looks like a great camera brought down by what is a "nice to have" feature. Once I actually have a chance to see it and try it out I might feel better about it. We'll see!
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Originally posted by bobbotron I think they were looking for something to differentiate from other cameras.
I'm looking forward to it. I wouldn't need it often, but it would be SUPER handy for macro shots near the ground and other similar shots.
I agree. I can definitely see where it can be a handy feature.
Being in Ottawa you have a sense of what I mean when I wonder how the cold weather will affect it. Again, I guess we'll see soon enough.
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Originally posted by Kharan Sure, but I wonder how the steel struts and bearings will survive dust and grit - that's probably the weak point of the design. I hope they won't use grease as a lubricant on the bearings, that'd be disastrous. I mean, it's a Pentax, so you can wash it under the tap, but water won't remove gritty grease...
Good point! I also wonder about the design and durability of the cable that connects the screen to the camera body.