I ordered this accessory online because I thought that it might be a good solution for the problems with the DP2 LCD screen in sunlight that everyone talks about. It arrived exactly one day before I finally got my DP2 and has been installed on my camera ever since.
Is there a problem with the DP2 screen in sunlight? I honestly have not noticed. That pretty much summarizes my conclusion regarding this product: It works.
The Parallel 2.5” Screen-Shade is a new product from Screen-Shade: http://www.screen-shade.com/parscreenfor.html . Whereas their previous shades narrowed towards the mouth and had magnification potential (attachable or built in), this is just a bellows shade that is an even 3” external, 2.5” internal diagonal size. Flattened against the DP2 body, it protrudes about half an inch and never gets in the way. It is detachable by Velcro. However I never detach it.
I always have an excellent view of the full screen. I actually like the extra contrast that the ½” shade provides when flattened, even indoors.
Usually, even outdoors, the flattened shade provides plenty of extra contrast to adjust and compose with the LCD. (I use mostly manual and aperture priority, lots of fiddling with bracketing, ISO etc.) However, when the sun is really bright, the Parallel Screen-Shade comes into its own. The bellows extends out about 2" and provides a dark crisp viewing environment. I have had no problem talking pictures outdoors in all conditions. And I actually really enjoy the retro ‘under the hood’ picture taking experience.
With Screen-Shade, barrel, protector and hood attached, my DP2 fits nicely into my small camera bag (which also has side pockets for my cigars, iPod Touch, sunglasses…). The bag is going with me everywhere since I got the DP2!
The Parallel Screen-Shade is well made and feels like it will last. The Velcro attachment is solid. The bellows movement is crisp. At $30, I think that it is good value. If you have to have it Fedexed to China like I did, it is not such good value – but that is my problem not yours. I sure am glad that I got it.
Lastly… and of course this doesn’t matter… the Screen-Shade actually looks very cool. The black matches the camera well. Every person whom I show my DP2 is immediately drawn to it. Combined with the barrel protector and hood, the DP2 becomes a mean machine. But of course, like I said, looks don’t matter!
Importantly, this accessory really works.
I thought that I would get the optical viewfinder for the DP2 (and I suppose I may yet…) but so far I like using the DP2 just fine working under the hood. Highly recommended.
Cheers,
Paul
Is there a problem with the DP2 screen in sunlight? I honestly have not noticed. That pretty much summarizes my conclusion regarding this product: It works.
The Parallel 2.5” Screen-Shade is a new product from Screen-Shade: http://www.screen-shade.com/parscreenfor.html . Whereas their previous shades narrowed towards the mouth and had magnification potential (attachable or built in), this is just a bellows shade that is an even 3” external, 2.5” internal diagonal size. Flattened against the DP2 body, it protrudes about half an inch and never gets in the way. It is detachable by Velcro. However I never detach it.
I always have an excellent view of the full screen. I actually like the extra contrast that the ½” shade provides when flattened, even indoors.
Usually, even outdoors, the flattened shade provides plenty of extra contrast to adjust and compose with the LCD. (I use mostly manual and aperture priority, lots of fiddling with bracketing, ISO etc.) However, when the sun is really bright, the Parallel Screen-Shade comes into its own. The bellows extends out about 2" and provides a dark crisp viewing environment. I have had no problem talking pictures outdoors in all conditions. And I actually really enjoy the retro ‘under the hood’ picture taking experience.
With Screen-Shade, barrel, protector and hood attached, my DP2 fits nicely into my small camera bag (which also has side pockets for my cigars, iPod Touch, sunglasses…). The bag is going with me everywhere since I got the DP2!
The Parallel Screen-Shade is well made and feels like it will last. The Velcro attachment is solid. The bellows movement is crisp. At $30, I think that it is good value. If you have to have it Fedexed to China like I did, it is not such good value – but that is my problem not yours. I sure am glad that I got it.
Lastly… and of course this doesn’t matter… the Screen-Shade actually looks very cool. The black matches the camera well. Every person whom I show my DP2 is immediately drawn to it. Combined with the barrel protector and hood, the DP2 becomes a mean machine. But of course, like I said, looks don’t matter!
Importantly, this accessory really works.I thought that I would get the optical viewfinder for the DP2 (and I suppose I may yet…) but so far I like using the DP2 just fine working under the hood. Highly recommended.
Cheers,
Paul
