The secondary LCD on the top plate of the Samsung Pro 815 could also be used as a waist level finder, but given the size and resolution you'd need sharp eyesight (or a very high waist):Sony did have a small articulated top screen in the R1, as illustrated by Ken Rockwell
That is the only camera I know (apart from the Blads) that had one.
How about the following tilteable evf design of Panasonic M43?
**Yep, the definitions matter. I was thinking of the Sony R1, the 10MP wonder from 2005.
As a screen only user I avoid that bumping by always using a wrist strap so the camera is carried differently, or more likely put back in the bag if I see no photo opportunities near.
This may not happen due to engineering constraints, getting rid of top flash imputs are not so popular.
You other solution is to rig a tethered camera to a viewing screen, where you can place that on top of your rig.
This may illustrate some points made in the discussion -
My first m4/3 is the E-M10 II, the second one is the E-M10 IV.I suppose you know the GXs, except GX8 which has a FAS LCD, also has tilt LCD as your EM10s...
Indeed, older EPLs or Pens of Olympus has optional add on evf (VF4 being the latest?) are also tilt-able. Had you ever tried them?
When I shoot with M43 system, I prefer the simplest set up for the smallest possible size and weight. Optional accessories will destroy my purpose to use the format. YMMV.My first m4/3 is the E-M10 II, the second one is the E-M10 IV.I suppose you know the GXs, except GX8 which has a FAS LCD, also has tilt LCD as your EM10s...
Indeed, older EPLs or Pens of Olympus has optional add on evf (VF4 being the latest?) are also tilt-able. Had you ever tried them?
I came from pocket zooms, when I was offered the E-M10 II at the price of a new SH-2, when mine had become unrepairable, and the model was no longer available.
Back to the topic, have seen snap-on hoods for LCDs from 3rd party suppliers, but not recently.
Understand.
When was the last twin lens reflex camera for the mass market made and commonly available to buy new? Must be around 70 years ago?You can get a camera with a side flip screen and this will get you vertical and see what you are shooting. very common for a camera model these days.
and you have this model that will do a back flip
the screen does not interfere with the holding of said cam
This may not happen due to engineering constraints, getting rid of top flash imputs are not so popular.
You other solution is to rig a tethered camera to a viewing screen, where you can place that on top of your rig.
Good luck finding something for you.
Ditto with a Bronica ETRs SLR 6x4.5, up front I bought the $$ prism viewfinder so things were right way 'round. Used that from 1983 to about 1993. Prior to that I used an old KowaSix SLR 6x6 and the combination of reversed image plus that huge clanking blackout mirror made it "interesting" to use.
The smartphone has reverted to reversed images.
