tilt-swivel LCD for Pentax needed!

Guss · 08-21-2010, 07:41 AM

i´m orienting towards a new camera (already have an LX and Ist D)

somehow i miss a tilt LCD on Pentax for macro etc.

does anybody know about an upcoming EVIL or DSLR with this option

the additional viewfinder for the K7 costs 400 euro (too much i guess)

thnx for replying

johnmflores · 08-21-2010, 07:54 AM

Panasonic GH1 has a tilt-swivel screen. Hopefully the GH2 will also...

Wheatfield · 08-21-2010, 08:10 AM

I'd rather be able to plug the camera into my Blackberry as an external screen than have a tilt/swivel screen.

Guss · 08-21-2010, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Panasonic GH1 has a tilt-swivel screen. Hopefully the GH2 will also...

that`s correct
however that means all my lenses can´t really be used anymore

so i prefer Pentax or any other camera with tilt lcd and a Pentax K/mount

kales · 08-21-2010, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

I'd rather be able to plug the camera into my Blackberry as an external screen than have a tilt/swivel screen.

That's a great idea if it works.

johnmflores · 08-21-2010, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Guss

that`s correct
however that means all my lenses can´t really be used anymore

so i prefer Pentax or any other camera with tilt lcd and a Pentax K/mount

The GH1 is M43 (Micro Four Thirds) so there are adapters that will let you mount and use Pentax lenses. Focus and aperture will be manual control though.

The GH1 also comes with a well regarded 14-140mm zoom (28-280mm in 35mm world).

I've coveted this camera for quite some time...

johnmflores · 08-21-2010, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

I'd rather be able to plug the camera into my Blackberry as an external screen than have a tilt/swivel screen.

Very neat idea indeed. There'll be an iPhone/iPad app for that, eventually.

bigdog104 · 08-21-2010, 10:41 AM

I understand your desire for a tilt swivel screen on the K-7, but don't you think that would affect the the WR of the camere? Its hard to maintain WR when you have hinges and parts that move around.

elkarrde · 08-21-2010, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by bigdog104

I understand your desire for a tilt swivel screen on the K-7, but don't you think that would affect the the WR of the camere? Its hard to maintain WR when you have hinges and parts that move around.

i think that's not the problem - Olympus E3 has tilt-swivel LCD and it's fully weather-sealed.

hcc · 08-21-2010, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by bigdog104

I understand your desire for a tilt swivel screen on the K-7, but don't you think that would affect the the WR of the camere? Its hard to maintain WR when you have hinges and parts that move around.

+1
I shoot outdoor and I prefer a fixed, simple LCD that does not trap dust, mud and dirst. WR is a key feature of the K-7/K-20/K-10 cameras. This is more important....

Everyone is entitled to have a different opinion off course, but a tilt swivel creen would be useless for many of my outdoor shooting.

Nubi · 08-21-2010, 02:41 PM

Not only tilt-swivel, but detachable also. That's the next step. :ugh:

**Ex Finn.** · 08-21-2010, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by hcc

+1
I shoot outdoor and I prefer a fixed, simple LCD that does not trap dust, mud and dirst. WR is a key feature of the K-7/K-20/K-10 cameras. This is more important....

Everyone is entitled to have a different opinion off course, but a tilt swivel creen would be useless for many of my outdoor shooting.

+2.
Just stick a mirror on a 45 degree bracket behind the camera and learn to read upside down and backwards.

Cheers, Mike.

agsy · 08-21-2010, 03:18 PM

My canon P&S camera had a tilt-swivel LCD (S2IS) which I thought it was great. However, I find the LCD on my KX to do pretty well, especially for overhead shots. Tilt-swivel LCD is still nice to have tho.

wll · 08-21-2010, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Nubi

Not only tilt-swivel, but detachable also. That's the next step. :ugh:

That would be fantastic.

I'm waiting for a Tilt-Swivel LCD .. that would be a huge plus for me :- )

wll

Caat · 08-21-2010, 03:55 PM

The only time I think that I might find a tilt swivel screen useful would be awkward macro shots on a tripod. Even then I think a larger screen with good viewing angles is better.

From my experience tilting screens have a lot of bezel and given how rarely Id use the tilting future Id rather have a fixed screen

08-21-2010, 07:41 AM	#1
Guss New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Amersfoort Posts: 5	[langtitle=nl]tilt-swivel LCD for Pentax needed![/langtitle] i´m orienting towards a new camera (already have an LX and Ist D) somehow i miss a tilt LCD on Pentax for macro etc. does anybody know about an upcoming EVIL or DSLR with this option the additional viewfinder for the K7 costs 400 euro (too much i guess) thnx for replying

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08-21-2010, 07:54 AM	#2
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Panasonic GH1 has a tilt-swivel screen. Hopefully the GH2 will also...

08-21-2010, 08:10 AM	#3
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	I'd rather be able to plug the camera into my Blackberry as an external screen than have a tilt/swivel screen.

08-21-2010, 08:29 AM	#4
Guss New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Amersfoort Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnmflores Panasonic GH1 has a tilt-swivel screen. Hopefully the GH2 will also... that`s correct however that means all my lenses can´t really be used anymore so i prefer Pentax or any other camera with tilt lcd and a Pentax K/mount

08-21-2010, 08:31 AM	#5
kales Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pluto Posts: 75	Originally posted by Wheatfield I'd rather be able to plug the camera into my Blackberry as an external screen than have a tilt/swivel screen. That's a great idea if it works.

08-21-2010, 08:59 AM	#6
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Guss that`s correct however that means all my lenses can´t really be used anymore so i prefer Pentax or any other camera with tilt lcd and a Pentax K/mount The GH1 is M43 (Micro Four Thirds) so there are adapters that will let you mount and use Pentax lenses. Focus and aperture will be manual control though. The GH1 also comes with a well regarded 14-140mm zoom (28-280mm in 35mm world). I've coveted this camera for quite some time...

08-21-2010, 09:02 AM	#7
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Wheatfield I'd rather be able to plug the camera into my Blackberry as an external screen than have a tilt/swivel screen. Very neat idea indeed. There'll be an iPhone/iPad app for that, eventually.

08-21-2010, 10:41 AM	#8
bigdog104 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 289	I understand your desire for a tilt swivel screen on the K-7, but don't you think that would affect the the WR of the camere? Its hard to maintain WR when you have hinges and parts that move around.

08-21-2010, 12:57 PM	#9
elkarrde Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 387	Originally posted by bigdog104 I understand your desire for a tilt swivel screen on the K-7, but don't you think that would affect the the WR of the camere? Its hard to maintain WR when you have hinges and parts that move around. i think that's not the problem - Olympus E3 has tilt-swivel LCD and it's fully weather-sealed.

08-21-2010, 02:15 PM	#10
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	Originally posted by bigdog104 I understand your desire for a tilt swivel screen on the K-7, but don't you think that would affect the the WR of the camere? Its hard to maintain WR when you have hinges and parts that move around. +1 I shoot outdoor and I prefer a fixed, simple LCD that does not trap dust, mud and dirst. WR is a key feature of the K-7/K-20/K-10 cameras. This is more important.... Everyone is entitled to have a different opinion off course, but a tilt swivel creen would be useless for many of my outdoor shooting.

08-21-2010, 02:41 PM	#11
Nubi Guest	Not only tilt-swivel, but detachable also. That's the next step. :ugh:

08-21-2010, 02:57 PM	#12
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by hcc +1 I shoot outdoor and I prefer a fixed, simple LCD that does not trap dust, mud and dirst. WR is a key feature of the K-7/K-20/K-10 cameras. This is more important.... Everyone is entitled to have a different opinion off course, but a tilt swivel creen would be useless for many of my outdoor shooting. +2. Just stick a mirror on a 45 degree bracket behind the camera and learn to read upside down and backwards. Cheers, Mike.

08-21-2010, 03:18 PM	#13
agsy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 551	My canon P&S camera had a tilt-swivel LCD (S2IS) which I thought it was great. However, I find the LCD on my KX to do pretty well, especially for overhead shots. Tilt-swivel LCD is still nice to have tho.

08-21-2010, 03:40 PM	#14
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773	Originally posted by Nubi Not only tilt-swivel, but detachable also. That's the next step. :ugh: That would be fantastic. I'm waiting for a Tilt-Swivel LCD .. that would be a huge plus for me :- ) wll

08-21-2010, 03:55 PM	#15
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	The only time I think that I might find a tilt swivel screen useful would be awkward macro shots on a tripod. Even then I think a larger screen with good viewing angles is better. From my experience tilting screens have a lot of bezel and given how rarely Id use the tilting future Id rather have a fixed screen