Shutterbug Strasse

Posted by cwason@onetel.net.uk on July 06, 2003 at 15:41:13

In Reply to: Re: tilt and swivel EVF? posted by Adi on July 06, 2003 at 13:55:48:

I think Dominic is asking what an EVF actually is. I think Adi is describing an swivel and tilt LCD monitor rather than an EVF (Electronic View Finder ??).

Dominic - the advantage of a swivel and tilt monitor is (for example) you can hold the camera above your head and shoot over a crowd and still see where the camera is pointing, unlike a film camera with its fixed viewfinder. You can also turn it round so you can take a picture of yourself and see your image on the screen. An advantage certainly, but those used to and happy with film cameras with their fixed view finders, are likely to be content with a fixed screen.

Adi - thanks for pointing me towards the good review of the 3 cameras in my short list, the Canon G5, Nikon 5400 and Sony V1. Very thorough and informative. The reviewer's conclusion of his findings and specs reads:

"A quick look down the specs and we can see that features wise its between the Canon G5 and Nikon 5400. Performance and value come from the Sony DSC-V1, it's noticeably faster in operation and some $100 cheaper than the other two, it's also smaller and lighter. Clearly if you're looking for a shutterbug's camera with lots of features then you should be thinking of the G5 or 5400, everyone else should have the DSC-V1 at the top of their list."

As the Canon weigh 481 gm whilst the Sony is just 291 gm, for me it keeps it's place at the top of my list. It's performance is similar, but it's a LOT smaller and lighter and less costly.

It strikes me than the Canon G5 is merely a development of a bulky 3 year old design, but the Sony is a completely new camera and not an update of the earlier S85.

Peter