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In article <31u9vkF3g84osU1@individual.net>, david-taylor@invalid.com says...
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>Eolake Stobblehouse wrote:
>> I like camera with swivel LCDs for flexible shooting positions, like
>> Nikon coolpix 4500 or the new Canon A95.
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>> Which other cameras have that feature?
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>Many cameras have a swivel LCD like the A95, but far fewer have the swivel
>body of the Nikon 4500. Sites like dpreview.com will help you choose.
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>Depending on your picture-taking situation, the Nikon's unique body swivel
>may allow you to take some pictures that would otherwise require a tripod,
>as you can set the camera body on a flat surface (table, desk or wall),
>and adjust the lens to your desired taking angle. Use the self-timer, and
>get sharp pictures even with several seconds exposure. We have the Nikon
>Coolpix 990 which has the same body arrangement, and it has been most
>handy over the years. It's something you really need to use to
>appreciate!
>
>Cheers,
>David
Yes it is. I was leary at first, thinking that it was more a gimmick, but
after using it to view, when my Nikon 5700 was flat on the deck, or held high
overhead, I came to appreciate it. It was also nice to let a client see what
you were about to shoot, without them having to get down to viewfinder level.
I actually miss this feature on my D-70. So far, I have not broken it off of
the 5700, but do worry about its structure - just be very careful!!!!
Hunt