Rotating Lens Digi Camera~

[beanrainie]

Can someone intro a good camera that has rotating lens so that you can see yourself when you take pictures?
Any brand is okay, old or new model is ok as well.. as long as its good and is at least 4 megapixels or up.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Stoned]

I don't think that there are cameras with rotating lenses other than on camera phones. However, you may want to try cameras with a rotating LCD, such as the Canon G-series.

 

[beanrainie]

Well, actually there are cameras that has rotating lens.
2 I can think of that are also 4 megalpixels and up are:
Sony DSC-FX77


Nikon Coolpix S10


I need one that is small in size just like the following above.. because it is for personal use and not for professional use.

The camera I'm using now is my bro's and this is my first time getting a new camera... so I need some people's reviews and help..

 

[beanrainie]

Can someone help????
Nobody knows??

 

[blueayz]

Someone suggested rotating LCD display. That should do the job too if you are planning to use it for self-taken pictures. I know Canon has a few types like this in their range. My old Canon Powershot A80 has this feature.

Not sure if Sony still has rotating lens in their current range. Just drop by any major electronics retailer like Courts, Best Denki, Audio House and ask the staff there to recommend you. I'm sure they can help suggest you some models.

 

[Stoned]

Well, actually there are cameras that has rotating lens.
2 I can think of that are also 4 megalpixels and up are:
Sony DSC-FX77


Nikon Coolpix S10


I need one that is small in size just like the following above.. because it is for personal use and not for professional use.

The camera I'm using now is my bro's and this is my first time getting a new camera... so I need some people's reviews and help..

In any case I don't think it's very common. What do you want to do with it? Then we can help you better.

 

[cjtune]

I noticed that some camera phones have a shiny metallised plate on the same side as their camera lens so that you can see yourself in it and properly compose your frame.

Maybe you could think of something along the same line (sticking a small reflective sheet) in the front of your camera?

I think the higher-end Canon Powershot models have LCD screens that can swivel 180' to give the user a view of hand-held self-portraits.

 

[beanrainie]

I wanna use if for personal use.
Just to capture some memories..
I was browsing through cameras and came up with Sony DSC-M2.
It's rotating screen but i think its quite handy cause its small in size.
Came out just this year only..
Anyone has this or has any comments on this?

 

[gooseberry]

Used the Coolpix S10 yesterday during the Nikon Stree Shooting outing. First impressions from a usability point of view - the swivel design is very nice to use and operate, quite ideal for street shooting, allows you to quickly compose from unusual angles (eg. low down etc) to give unique looking perspectives.

Would have preferred a wider angle lens (note to Nikon: 38mm at the wide end is not wide enough - would much prefer 28-280mm or even better 24-240mm rather than 38-380mm).

Controls were different from what I'm used to, but was easy enough to pick up quickly. VR was handy for the longer tele end. The screen is a nice size, but to keep the camera small, there is basically no handgrip, so when you hold it in your hand, your hand partly covers up the screen.

All in all, an interesting camera - but for me the drawback is the focal length of the lens - too much tele and not enough wide angle.

 

[beanrainie]

Yeh, I was reading about that camera just now.
I think it would be pretty inconvenient holding the camera.. wouldn't wanna be touching the screen.
Read up on Sony DSC-M2 as well.
Overall seems good enough.. anyone has experienced with this camera?

 

[Stoned]

I wanna use if for personal use.
Just to capture some memories..
I was browsing through cameras and came up with Sony DSC-M2.
It's rotating screen but i think its quite handy cause its small in size.
Came out just this year only..
Anyone has this or has any comments on this?

For this purpose, the rotating screen will be just as good(IMO i think it's better, probably because it's easier to construct, hence probably higher quality) than the rotating lens.