Tilt Screen or Not?

**Mikesul** · 10-18-2019, 07:42 PM

I have never seen a downside to having an tilt-screen, especially one as robust as on the K-1

**monochrome** · 10-18-2019, 08:36 PM

The funny thing is, since I have it on the KP and K-1 I use it, but I never longed for it on K-3 or any previous cameras. If I were to get the K-new I think I would be fine with the fixed screen. I still have a thin waterproof sheet in my camera bag. [Edit]: And a Refconverter A

ZombieArmy · 10-18-2019, 08:50 PM - **1 Like**

I absolutely need it for macro shots and closeups on the field. It'd be a deal breaker for me not to have one. Not that I'm looking to replace my KP.

Kaladran · 10-28-2019, 12:27 PM

I really miss having a tilt screen right now, it makes a huge difference when trying to take pictures from different angles.

DasKaltblut · 10-28-2019, 01:10 PM

I can live without it but it would be nice to have.

morenjavi · 10-28-2019, 01:15 PM

I never had a tilt screen so...
I ~~have~~ want one now!

**BigDave** · 10-28-2019, 01:42 PM

If you shoot very low, over your head, the tilt screen can really save your knees and toes! I did not have one on my K-7, but find it quite useful on the K-1!

CapitanXeon · 10-28-2019, 02:42 PM

My "nice" camp is car photography, and it would very nice to have a tilt screen when i'm trying to make low shots, for example on stanced or bagged cars, where those can be even touching the ground with the body. I'm not old at all, but my back is already bitching at me sometimes, and also seeing a photographer like it has passed out is kinda funny...

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-28-2019, 02:46 PM

I never missed it but now that I have a KP I really like it. I just wish the electronic level was like the one on my Fuji and easy to read.

jeallen01 · 10-28-2019, 03:09 PM

With K-70, it's very useful from time to time - just my "opinion"!

10-18-2019, 08:36 PM	#62
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	The funny thing is, since I have it on the KP and K-1 I use it, but I never longed for it on K-3 or any previous cameras. If I were to get the K-new I think I would be fine with the fixed screen. I still have a thin waterproof sheet in my camera bag. [Edit]: And a Refconverter A Last edited by monochrome; 10-18-2019 at 08:53 PM.

10-28-2019, 01:15 PM	#66
morenjavi Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 590	I never had a tilt screen so... I ~~have~~ want one now! Last edited by morenjavi; 10-28-2019 at 03:14 PM.

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10-18-2019, 07:42 PM	#61
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I have never seen a downside to having an tilt-screen, especially one as robust as on the K-1

10-18-2019, 08:50 PM - 1 Like	#63
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	I absolutely need it for macro shots and closeups on the field. It'd be a deal breaker for me not to have one. Not that I'm looking to replace my KP.

10-28-2019, 12:27 PM	#64
Kaladran Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 196	I really miss having a tilt screen right now, it makes a huge difference when trying to take pictures from different angles.

10-28-2019, 01:10 PM	#65
DasKaltblut New Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 13	I can live without it but it would be nice to have.

10-28-2019, 01:42 PM	#67
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	If you shoot very low, over your head, the tilt screen can really save your knees and toes! I did not have one on my K-7, but find it quite useful on the K-1!

10-28-2019, 02:42 PM	#68
CapitanXeon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Terrassa Posts: 220	My "nice" camp is car photography, and it would very nice to have a tilt screen when i'm trying to make low shots, for example on stanced or bagged cars, where those can be even touching the ground with the body. I'm not old at all, but my back is already bitching at me sometimes, and also seeing a photographer like it has passed out is kinda funny...

10-28-2019, 02:46 PM	#69
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	I never missed it but now that I have a KP I really like it. I just wish the electronic level was like the one on my Fuji and easy to read.

10-28-2019, 03:09 PM	#70
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	With K-70, it's very useful from time to time - just my "opinion"!