Comments on: Canon Touchscreen DSLR

By: Filbur

Filbur — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:26:19 +0000

Ummm…. none of you folks ever wear gloves, do ya?

By: G.U.R.L.

G.U.R.L. — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:46:13 +0000

Paulo wrote: “they should be working on useful functions, like the dynamic range problems, and not this useless toy features for kids.”

I completely agree about dynamic range being a severe issue (I make circular panoramas!) However present digital cameras look like the unhappy encounter of a film camera and …a keyboard. For a given photographer most functions and the corresponding buttons are useless but each function/button is useful for a (large or small) subset of users.

Conclusion: though most will fail, that camera manufacturers are exploring new solutions should not be blamed.

BTW, Apple iPod + iPhone show that a large amount of “kids” are ready for something like that…

By: Paulo Alegria

Paulo Alegria — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:24:39 +0000

i really can’t imagine a worst idea! looks like some idea that came out of someone who never ever used a camera. it’ll be a good opportunity to leave canon. they should be working on useful functions, like the dinamic range problems, and not this useless toy features for kids.

By: G.U.R.L.

G.U.R.L. — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:52:13 +0000

I would prefer such a screen being included in a remote trigger.

My DSLR was designed to be used with an eye on the viewfinder and this works very well (though not so well in portrait orientation.)

Alas, I often use a tripod and portrait orientation at the same time. Obviously, the camera was not designed for that, two of the controls I must use very often are nearly inaccessible, most are very unpleasant to use.

By: yayash

yayash — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:58:35 +0000

What’s the big deal: Leaf have had a 3.5″ touch screen on their digital backs since 2004 and most people who own and/ or use it, just love it!
And there are no issues with accidentally changing setting since you have to push a certain “button” to get to the menus plus you can lock the screen by holding down the user button: http://www.leaf-photography.com/products_aptus2645df.asp

Oh and now they also have an iPhone app which is excellent: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/leaf-capture-remote-application/id342098300?mt=8

By: yit

yit — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:22:47 +0000

So does it come with Apps? Do i get to hold my Canon Mark 5DIII with 1 hand, and use the other to touch focus?

Touchscreen DSLRs is as bad an idea as using your iphone as a camera replacement.

By: Ida

Ida — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:17:22 +0000

If correctly implemented; H*** YEAH.

By: Eduardo Cervantes

Eduardo Cervantes — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:17:28 +0000

Yes,I would buy a dslr with a touch-screen AS LONG AS it keeps all these functions operative from their corresponding buttons and wheels as well. Otherwise, I wouldn’t.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:26:35 +0000

Another example of “improvidently awarded” patents. This is unpatentable. What, pray tell, is so unique about a finger gesture being used for some function or other…shutter speed or whatever on a camera is so obvious that it simply can not stand. Oh well, at least the lawyers will have jobs.

By: Ignaswaran Kannusamy

Ignaswaran Kannusamy — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:56:58 +0000

As I has pointed out before, Manufacturers should focus on their strength rather than what is the trend. I have yet to see one product with multiple function to be the best in all its function. There is always a trade off. Manufactures should have a few branches with one focusing only on camera without touch screen or video capability or a projector.