Flipback : Angle Viewfinder for Digital Cameras
Interesting piece of gadget I saw on the net and wondering if I would ever need it though.
A product known as Flipbac, an angle finder that uses a mirror to reflect the scene off your LCD, which simulates a screen that can be tilted. This gadget can be used in either landscape or portrait mode due to its dual-hinge design. When not in use, it can also act as a screen protector ! The best part is it doesn’t seem to add much thickness to the shooter.
Currently, Flipbac is compatible with most cameras that have a 3-inch LCD. For example, my new camera, Canon IXUS 870IS is listed on the web site. The web site has a list of compatible cameras as well as some scenarios where you might find the gadget useful (I keep thinking of the “naughty” scenarios though … 🙂 )
The USD 19.99 price is pretty affordable and you can get from its Web site.
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The trouble is, you’re looking at an upside down image. Why manufacturers don’t provide flip out and rotatable LCD screens is a real mystery as they vastly expand the abilities of any camera. I have a five year old Canon G-5 with a flip out screen. I can set the camera on the ground and shoot, or I can hold it over my head and shoot. I can hand hold my G-5 inside a bunch of flowers and compose a close-up with flash and a dramatic sky background.