Screen In Bright Sun: How is the screen for the 530 in bright sun?
1952396
Hello, That was one the biggest reasons that I went with the 530 over 330 since I read about the screen problems for 330 and 340. My 530 works perfectly fine in bright sun, of course it dims a little but you can still see it. Thanks
1598255
It can be difficult if the sun is shining right on it. But it's no different than any other viewing screen outside in daylight. It's not any worse than other digital camera viewing screens.
2021702
Hi Jack,Even when the sun is high and glaring directly on my LCD screen, I still can see my subject!Buy it. You'll love it.
1875464
yes, I love my TV...the picture quality is great, As long as the sun is not shining directly on it.
1919669
I really don't know, but I've been in the sun almost every day. Haven't used any sun screen, but only been in the sun a few minutes.
719489
yes the screen is gloosy............ problem? depends on what is in the background or if you want to use it in the sun.
1694153
hello,it a led screen viewing area is right at 170 degrees I hope this helps I really like the 3 that I have. Larry
407629
Depends how "strong" the sunlight . . . . I have used mine with direct sun on the LCD and it is clearly visible by adjusting the LCD brightness to +5 (use Q menu button then icon on bottom right for screen brightness, adjustable -5 to +5). Having said that I am not sure that would still be the case under mid-day lighting close to the Equator, I was shooting in the UK early morning in May.
1691872
I love my monitor the screen is bright enough yet pleasant to the eyes. You do not feel any eye strain. This is possibley due to the LED lites
739591
Stan, Sorry I don't have the quantitative data available such that I refer you to the manufacturer for it. Qualitatively, however, mine is doing a good job. Uncharacteristically we had a week of clouds and rain lately. As a result, the brightness and duration was impaired somewhat but at 0530 hours of the morning of the fifth day there was still a glow emitting from the 20-or-so LEDs. Now that we're past the autumnal equinox I expect some diminishment but we're more than likely to have clear than obscured skies at my altitude (~6700 ft) and latitude (~ 41degrees N) during the upcoming winter period. Happy trails, Barry - Cheyenne, WY Stan, Sorry I don't have the quantitative data available such that I refer you to the manufacturer for it. Qualitatively, however, mine is doing a good job. Uncharacteristically we had a week of clouds and rain lately. As a result, the brightness and duration was impaired somewhat but at 0530 hours of the morning of the fifth day there was still a glow emitting from the 20-or-so LEDs. Now that we're past the autumnal equinox I expect some diminishment but we're more than likely to have clear than obscured skies at my altitude (~6700 ft) and latitude (~ 41degrees N) during the upcoming... » Read More Stan, Sorry I don't have the quantitative data available such that I refer you to the manufacturer for it. Qualitatively, however, mine is doing a good job. Uncharacteristically we had a week of clouds and rain lately. As a result, the brightness and duration was impaired somewhat but at 0530 hours of the morning of the fifth day there was still a glow emitting from the 20-or-so LEDs. Now that we're past the autumnal equinox I expect some diminishment but we're more than likely to have clear than obscured skies at my altitude (~6700 ft) and latitude (~ 41degrees N) during the upcoming winter period. Happy trails, Barry - Cheyenne, WY « Show Less
2046266
I'm sorry...I don't know the %. My screens are very dark, almost black. But I can still see out of them during the day and no one can see in. If you have a light on @ night...someone can see in.
1840918
Correct there is no viewfinder. I didn't have much trouble with the screen in bright sunlight. Took the camera to Cabo San Lucas for vacation and it worked great. And I should add that it will depend somewhat on how sensitive your eyes are in the sun and if you are wearing sunglasses. I had sunglasses with a medium tint. I didn't find it to be an issue like it is on a lot of smart phones.
925454
I can't recall ever being in a situation where bright sunlight made it difficult to see the display. I'm sure it could happen, but so far, I'm very happy with it.
525146
I would argue that the glare is a non issue altogether. I really think people who complain about glare are simply LCD/LED fanboys. My unit is in a sun-drenched room with wrap-around ceiling to floor windows and I've never had an issue with glare. I do need to close the blinds in the day, but that's the tradeoff for a superior picture from a display that doesn't double as a neon flashlight. So in sum, screen brightness can be an issue, but for me that's easily resolved with the blinds. Glare has never been an issue for me. I continue to stand by my initial statement that this is the finest screen I've ever viewed when broken in and calibrated properly. I would argue that the glare is a non issue altogether. I really think people who complain about glare are simply LCD/LED fanboys. My unit is in a sun-drenched room with wrap-around ceiling to floor windows and I've never had an issue with glare. I do need to close the blinds in the day, but that's the tradeoff for a superior picture from a display that doesn't double as a neon flashlight. So in sum, screen brightness can be an issue, but for me that's easily resolved with the blinds. Glare has never been an issue for me. I continue to stand by my initial statement that this is the finest... » Read More I would argue that the glare is a non issue altogether. I really think people who complain about glare are simply LCD/LED fanboys. My unit is in a sun-drenched room with wrap-around ceiling to floor windows and I've never had an issue with glare. I do need to close the blinds in the day, but that's the tradeoff for a superior picture from a display that doesn't double as a neon flashlight. So in sum, screen brightness can be an issue, but for me that's easily resolved with the blinds. Glare has never been an issue for me. I continue to stand by my initial statement that this is the finest screen I've ever viewed when broken in and calibrated properly. « Show Less
1890692
I've only used the 660 on a rental bike; in Ireland. Thus, bright sunlight wasn't much of a concern for more than 15 minutes at a time ;-) The 590 on maximum brightness is a little brighter, but can still get washed out in direct, blaring sunlight. I still find it very usable though.
287473
I haven't tried it in bright sunlight, yet. Good question though, as I hadn't thought about the lack of a normal viewfinder. Might hold on to my old camera just in case, it took great daytime shots but was poor in low light situations.
743505
It's a matte (dull) screen, but that doesn't mean its not sharp. After owning it for four months, i'm still surprised at the sharpness and brightness of the display, and i've never had to use it at the highest brightness setting.