Serious glare reduction needed.

July 2, 2008 10:55 AM

What is the best (and cheapest) way to reduce outdoor sunlight glare on the LCD screen of my point and shoot camera?

I'm aware of hoods/visors and some have suggested anti-glare sheets that cover PDAs, but which is better or should I do both? Perhaps there is an even better suggestion.

We're leaving tomorrow on a trip for the 4th and I'd really like to see for a change when we're taking pictures.

Any advice is appreciated.

posted by magnoliasouth to technology (8 comments total)

This may be old fashioned, but I have never gotten used to using the LCD screen on cameras and even on my wife's point and shoot I usually use the viewfinder; have you considered that option?
posted by TedW at 11:07 AM on July 2

I've used a hood on an old Nikon point-and-shoot, and it worked quite well.
posted by jaimev at 11:10 AM on July 2

You can make a cheap and temporary hood out of a cereal box. Cut a strip as wide as your lcd is high and as long as the total distance around sides and top of the lcd. Tape it on your camera and see if it helps.
posted by advicepig at 11:10 AM on July 2

Woops....that hood link should be this one
posted by jaimev at 11:11 AM on July 2

TedW: Problem is that a lot of point and shoot cameras, such as my own, have no view finder. If that were an option, I would definitely use it. :)
posted by magnoliasouth at 11:12 AM on July 2

On a side note make sure you aren't wearing polarized sunglasses when you're outside shooting in the sun. Polarization makes it next to impossible to see LCD screens.
posted by trbrts at 1:04 PM on July 2 [1 favorite]

Another hood/shade for point n shoots. Be sure to check the size so you get one big enough for newer cameras with larger lcds.
posted by Askr at 3:02 PM on July 2

I usually hold the camera under my hat, or hold my other hand over the screen to shade it. I also take off my sunglasses if I need to see the screen just a bit better.

Probably not the best solutions, but cheap and portable.
posted by yohko at 3:53 PM on July 2