Full Frame DSLR with a flip out screen

[ph0enix]

60D is not weather sealed? D7000 is weather sealed...

I doubt that the 60D or the D7000 are nearly as well sealed as the pro grade cameras are.

That's some interesting speculation. Got anything to back that up? I've seen even non-weather sealed DSLRs take a hell of a beating out in the dust and rain so...

I read that somewhere a while ago but I don't remember where now. Sorry.
High end cameras are built like tanks because they need to be able to take more beating than consumer grade products.

 

[ph0enix]

I am hoping the upcoming Nikon D400 or D800 will have an articulating LCD screen. We'll see. MarvinH

Not likely on the D800.

 

[Dao]

I doubt that the 60D or the D7000 are nearly as well sealed as the pro grade cameras are.

That's some interesting speculation. Got anything to back that up? I've seen even non-weather sealed DSLRs take a hell of a beating out in the dust and rain so...

I read that somewhere a while ago but I don't remember where now. Sorry.
High end cameras are built like tanks because they need to be able to take more beating than consumer grade products.

I do not believe 60D is weather seal. if yes, it is only a rubber seal for the battery and memory card slot cover. In Canon, I think 7D or above are weather/dust seal while the 1D series better that other Canons in terms of weather dust.

As for D7000, I do believe it is better then 60D in terms of weather and dust protection. At least Nikon said "Light and durable magnesium alloy used for top and rear covers. Connected parts and various points are securely sealed, achieving high weather-resistant and dust-prevention performance"

 

[Dao]

As for articulating LCD screen.

I prefer to have an camera that has an articulating LCD screen as long as I still have all the buttons I need at the back of the camera.

 

[Crollo]

You guys have to remember, people have been using flip out screens for years with video cameras. It's just like anything else, so long as you're careful it isn't an issue.

Yes, get a camera for durability and claim that it's okay the fragile screen broke because you were normally 'careful'.

 

[EchoingWhisper]

I think it is possible for a full frame DSLR with a flip screen, but most likely external, like mounted on hot shoe/plugged in like a GPS device.

 

[molested_cow]

Can't believe we are debating over this again.

IMO the durability concern is not valid because there are tons of examples where flip out screens are used in tough conditions and do well. I personally want a flip out screen regardless what grade of camera it is, provided that the live view feature is more intuitive.

 

[MTVision]

You guys have to remember, people have been using flip out screens for years with video cameras. It's just like anything else, so long as you're careful it isn't an issue.

You don't have to be that careful. I mean who really needs the LCD flipped out all the time? I don't walk around with my LCD flipped out to the side - I either have it closed with the LCD visible or closed without it visible. I could definitely live without the swivel screen but it does come in handy.

 

[ConradM]

Hey I have one of those toughbooks. Those things can handle a 5 foot drop therefor your argument is invalid. :mrgreen:

 

[greybeard]

Can't believe we are debating over this again.

IMO the durability concern is not valid because there are tons of examples where flip out screens are used in tough conditions and do well. I personally want a flip out screen regardless what grade of camera it is, provided that the live view feature is more intuitive.

Wow!!!! I like the gun And yes, I have to agree, durability doesn't have to be an issue if done correctly.

 

[ph0enix]

Can't believe we are debating over this again.

IMO the durability concern is not valid because there are tons of examples where flip out screens are used in tough conditions and do well. I personally want a flip out screen regardless what grade of camera it is, provided that the live view feature is more intuitive.

Wow!!!! I like the gun

I wonder if takes good photos

 

[greybeard]

Can't believe we are debating over this again.

IMO the durability concern is not valid because there are tons of examples where flip out screens are used in tough conditions and do well. I personally want a flip out screen regardless what grade of camera it is, provided that the live view feature is more intuitive.

Wow!!!! I like the gun

I wonder if takes good photos

I wouldn't tell them if it didn't.

 

[molested_cow]

Hey I have one of those toughbooks. Those things can handle a 5 foot drop therefor your argument is invalid. :mrgreen:

A cop told me that once he had his tough book on his patrol car roof. He got a emergency call, got into the car and drove off without realizing the laptop on the car. The tough book slide off the car, bounced on the traffic. Someone picked it up and returned it to the police department, and it was working just fine.

 

[Dao]

Awhile back, I went to a trade show and saw the toughbook there at the Panasonic booth. The guy from Panasonic dropped that tough book, pour some water on it and that let me tried it. And it still worked.

 

[ConradM]

Awhile back, I went to a trade show and saw the toughbook there at the Panasonic booth. The guy from Panasonic dropped that tough book, pour some water on it and that let me tried it. And it still worked.

Mine fell off a window sill once, bounced off a flower pot, and landed in the snow. :lmao: