Canon 350D question...

This might seem like a strange question to ask, but to those of you that have used or still own a Canon Rebel XT (350D), do you find it hard to read the text on the bottom screen (where the menus and picture preview are displayed)?

I find that sometimes, I really have to strain my eyes to read through the various menu options on the screen since the text is so small. The problem with me is more pronounced when I have allergies and one of my eye lids is swollen.

Is there anything I can do to make the text a bit bigger or does anyone have any tips on what to do?

Wing0 wrote:

Is there anything I can do to make the text a bit bigger

Sorry, it is what it is. Later models had somewhat larger screens.

or does anyone have any tips on what to do?

Reading glasses. Cheap ones from Wal-Mart or similar are fine.

Doug Pardee wrote:

Wing0 wrote:

Is there anything I can do to make the text a bit bigger

Sorry, it is what it is. Later models had somewhat larger screens.

I was looking into upgrading to either the T5i or T6 because of the limitations of the screen on the XT.

or does anyone have any tips on what to do?

Reading glasses. Cheap ones from Wal-Mart or similar are fine.

What I forgot to mention is, I already wear prescription glasses.

Oh well, life goes on, will have to make do.

Wing0 wrote:

What I forgot to mention is, I already wear prescription glasses.

Bifocals, then. Or if you don't think you're old enough for bifocals (usually age 40 and up), you might want to have your glasses prescription checked.

Doug Pardee wrote:

Wing0 wrote:

What I forgot to mention is, I already wear prescription glasses.

Bifocals, then. Or if you don't think you're old enough for bifocals (usually age 40 and up), you might want to have your glasses prescription checked.

Funny you should mention that, I just turned 40 last week. Not due for an eye exam for another 4 months (September 2016) at my Optometrist.

At my last exam, my prescription changed ever so slightly when I went last year, so my optometrist told me I did not have to change it, so I didn't to save money.

iancrowe wrote:

Have you tried turning up the LCD brightness (third entry on the first tools menu).

You can purchase screen magnifiers but they're not cheap £30+ and are very bulky.

It might be worth getting your prescription checked and maybe take the camera in to show your optician. Maybe also consider bifocals/varifocals.

Ian

Not yet, I will have to try that the next time I take my camera out.

I don't want to use screen magnifiers or get new glasses unless I absolutely have to.

Wing0 wrote:

Doug Pardee wrote:

Wing0 wrote:

What I forgot to mention is, I already wear prescription glasses.

Bifocals, then. Or if you don't think you're old enough for bifocals (usually age 40 and up), you might want to have your glasses prescription checked.

Funny you should mention that, I just turned 40 last week. Not due for an eye exam for another 4 months (September 2016) at my Optometrist.

At my last exam, my prescription changed ever so slightly when I went last year, so my optometrist told me I did not have to change it, so I didn't to save money.

Being age forty-two myself and someone who still uses a Canon 350D I wear progressive lens for reading and viewing extremely fine prints. This is something you could consider and suggest to your optometrist during your next visit.
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pj1974 wrote:

If you find the 350D's screen limiting, and your eyesight is as corrected by prescription glasses as is practical at this stage, I would recommend going to a newer DSLR body with a larger and higher resolution monitor.

I hope my input is helpful. Best regards

Paul

Actually was thinking of upgrading to the T5i, but I would still keep the XT as a backup.