I had a Nikon 5700 that had an articulated LCD screen on the back. It was extremely useful for shoving into areas that you couldn't stick your head into, but I certainly wouldn't pay $260 extra for it.
Kenneth Waller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Zigview Digital Finder Accessory at KEH > > On Jul 19, 2006, at 1:29 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > >> <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/440312-REG/ >> Zigview_SCV100R_Zigview_R_Digital_Angle_Finder.html> >> >> http://tinyurl.com/egcyq >> >> It seems to be an interesting gadget, though rather expensive for what >> it does. It might be useful for some work (e.g. macro, weird >> angles, etc.), >> but for myself, I can hardly justify the price. > > It's definitely a bit pricier than I'd prefer ... but on the other > hand, it enables a Pentax DSLR to be used in much the way I use the > Sony R1's articulated LCD finder on a tripod or for low angle > shooting. Can't tell you how convenient that's been compared to an > optical angle finder... and it's a lot less expensive than an R1 ... > and you get to use your favorite Pentax lenses ... > > Hmm. > > Godfrey > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
