Articulating Screen alternative?

[Evolution.]

I got a Canon Rebel SL1 also known as the 100D because it had a really good deal, the only thing that set me back from buying it was the articulating screen like the rebel T4i but I bought it anyways. now I need an alternative for that type of screen what can i do

[cc143]

9 hours ago, VenomZ_ said:

I got a Canon Rebel SL1 also known as the 100D because it had a really good deal, the only thing that set me back from buying it was the articulating screen like the rebel T4i but I bought it anyways. now I need an alternative for that type of screen what can i do

Well you can't change the camera's screen. 

 

If you need something you can use off camera, an external monitor is a solution. You can make your phone into one, by getting a usb adapter for your phone, a phone tripod mount, a coldshow to 1/4'' adapter and the DSLR controller app for canon. 

 

Its not the most reliable solution, but it should run you under 20$ all in. 

 

 

[xQubeZx]

Get a small field monitor basically and mount it in the hot shoe or buy a cage and mount it on that. 

 

Not the cheapest option but defentivly the best option. 

[zdog16]

3 hours ago, xQubeZx said:

Get a small field monitor basically and mount it in the hot shoe or buy a cage and mount it on that. 

 

Not the cheapest option but defentivly the best option. 

I've bought 2 field monitors (not counting an Atomos), both were under $200, and both still work great. The trick is use eBay and other auction sites and find deals. You don't need a ton of features for simple DSLR monitoring, so Chinese knock-offs work great. Or just go find a deal on something used. The only thing you need to watch out for is how the monitor is going to be powered. If you have a cannon camera, just look for a monitor that supports cannon batteries. I use a Nikon gear so I bought a monitor that uses Sony batteries and bought batteries separately.