KP Flip Screen for selfies

dperreno · 01-29-2017, 08:35 AM

I haven't seen anyone mention this yet, but can the screen be flipped all the way down under the camera to be used for selfies? The Canon EOS M5 has a similar screen setup which is what gave me the idea. I know that wouldn't be terribly useful if mounted on a tripod or with the grip, but still might be useful.

Tan68 · 01-29-2017, 09:19 AM

No... from Imaging Resource : Pentax KP Review: Hands-On Preview

"... The precise tilting range isn't stated in Ricoh's press materials, but looking at the mechanism, it appears to offer just a little more than a 90-degree upwards tilt, and around a 45-degree downwards tilt. ..."

You could double-check in this thread as well : Brief hands-on impressions of KP - PentaxForums.com

Not a Number · 01-29-2017, 09:24 AM

None of the hands on first look videos have shown it with a reverse flip. I think it is like the 645z screen and only tilts down to 45° or so for camera overhead shooting.

Timd · 01-29-2017, 09:32 AM - **1 Like**

It has wifi; you can use the app on your phone for selfies. Same as K1 which has similar screen flexibility.

dperreno · 01-29-2017, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by Timd

It has wifi; you can use the app on your phone for selfies. Same as K1 which has similar screen flexibility.

That's what I thought, but worth asking the question anyway. Thanks all for your quick responses!

01-29-2017, 08:35 AM	#1
dperreno Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 28	KP Flip Screen for selfies I haven't seen anyone mention this yet, but can the screen be flipped all the way down under the camera to be used for selfies? The Canon EOS M5 has a similar screen setup which is what gave me the idea. I know that wouldn't be terribly useful if mounted on a tripod or with the grip, but still might be useful.

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01-29-2017, 09:19 AM	#2
Tan68 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 501	No... from Imaging Resource : Pentax KP Review: Hands-On Preview "... The precise tilting range isn't stated in Ricoh's press materials, but looking at the mechanism, it appears to offer just a little more than a 90-degree upwards tilt, and around a 45-degree downwards tilt. ..." You could double-check in this thread as well : Brief hands-on impressions of KP - PentaxForums.com

01-29-2017, 09:24 AM	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	None of the hands on first look videos have shown it with a reverse flip. I think it is like the 645z screen and only tilts down to 45° or so for camera overhead shooting.

01-29-2017, 09:32 AM - 1 Like	#4
Timd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Town, SA Posts: 262	It has wifi; you can use the app on your phone for selfies. Same as K1 which has similar screen flexibility.

01-29-2017, 11:24 AM	#5
dperreno Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 28 Original Poster	Originally posted by Timd It has wifi; you can use the app on your phone for selfies. Same as K1 which has similar screen flexibility. That's what I thought, but worth asking the question anyway. Thanks all for your quick responses!