Comments on: Reader Question: Should I Buy a Rebel T1i or Wait For a Canon Rebel With a Swivel LCD?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:15:44 +0000

Will it also grow in size and resolution to match 3″ 920,000 pixels Canon 500D screen? Also, when my kid uses it, do you think “it’s not likely to break anymore than a fixed screen” as well?

By: no-use=no-problem

no-use=no-problem — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:08:13 +0000

If you don’t like swivel screens, simply leave yours on the traditional position all the time and then it’s not likely to break anymore than a fixed screen.

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:30:46 +0000

I have a related question: I am looking at upgrading to a DSLR and have come to the conclusion that Nikon is my preferred choice (namely the D5000). However I really hate the Nikon D5000’s LCD flip down swivel screen. Not only does it have a much lower resolution than Canon’s 500D screen, but it is also very likely to break off sooner or later. SO my question is does any one know of any rumors of future Nikon D5000 replacement model without this swivel screen feature?

By: PixelMinded

PixelMinded — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:25:54 +0000

In emails that I exchanged recently with Canon USA about a “flexible” preview solution, they said that “[their] management is aware [of the issue]” (that some people want built-in articulated screens)! They also told me that they cannot recommend any 3rd party portable external screen (these are not intended for the purpose of DSLR live-view, so there can often be compatibility issues, like the preview image appearing too small on the external screen with no way to enlarge it from the camera or the screen). In theory an Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) loaded with Canon’s remote shooting software may work as a portable means of flexible preview, but UMPC’s are still new concept that costs a lot. I also read about tethered shooting using one of Epson’s photo viewers (P3000-P7000 series). Canon has their own photo viewers (called M30 & M80), I asked them in the emails if these can be made to work for previewing (in Live View mode), I got no comment, I guess it could be done by firmware if they wanted.