[TheForge] digital cameras

[Steve Smith]

I have a Nikon 995, which I like pretty well.

The lcd screen is difficult for a couple of reasons:
-very hard to use in daylight
-hard to see if you are over 40
Both can be cured with a product called Xtend-a-view:
http://www.photosolve.com/main/product/xtendaview/index.html
It is just a lens with a shadow box that velcro's on to your lcd frame. 
Very useful.

The lcd does draw a lot of juice, but if you set your camera to 
automatically shutdown after some period of inactivity, it doesn't 
really drag the batteries down too fast.

Steve Smith

schade@acegroup.cc wrote:

> I am looking at the Nikon Coolpix 2100 for $199.99. there is a review 
> here http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/CP2100/CP21A.HTM
> 
> This camera doesn't seem to have a viewfinder (other than the lcd 
> screen). Is this a disadvantage in sunny locations and will this cause 
> the batteries to wear down faster? Does anyone have this camera?
> 
> Any comments appreciated.
> 
> Bob
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