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My experiences with micro four thirds

Started Jan 19, 2016 | Discussions thread
jeffharris
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Re: Jeff... how long is your right thumb?

Bhima78 wrote:

I just tried your technique and its quite a stretch for the right thumb to touch the screen. Having said that, your technique actually works fine if I take my right hand off the camera and use it for the touch controls. Not too bad as long as most of my settings aren't being changed. It is at least a decent option for slightly more discreet shooting. I still would rather have a flippy screen even though I know it is not as versatile.

It's stretchy like Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) of the Fantastic Four.

I was just messing around, hadn't used the GX8 that way very much. The GH2 I used that way all the time. So, either rotate my right hand to use my thumb (a bit awkward!), or quickly tap with right hand index finger. Focus manual lenses while supporting the camera/lens with the left hand.

It works well!

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