For some unknown reasons a lot of DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras do not have a flip-out screen (which is not useful only for vlogging, but for shooting photo and video from tough angles) and a lot of people are struggling because they can’t afford to get an external monitor, mobile apps crash constantly or you are shooting outdoors and can’t connect a laptop/pc. At least in terms of vlogging or shooting yourself, there is now a cheap solution available - the UURig Vlog Selfie Flip Screen
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The Cheap Flip-out screen
At first, I was a bit skeptical about this product, but it was referred to me by friends, so I decided to give it a try and I ended up being positively surprised. It costs around 20-30 $ depending on where you are ordering it and it is really a good and cheap solution for the people in need of to-go flip screen either for vlogging, self filming, etc. It comes with a small “leather” pouch in which you can store it without worrying that you can scratch the mirror.
Built and Quality
The “flip selfie screen” is made entirely of plastic and not the “premium” one, but it is something that is to be expected judging from the price. Although it is on the cheap side, the material and construction look fairly decent and do not look as if it can be broken easily. The mirror resembles any mirror that you might find in your wifes’ “freshen-up” kit. Since it uses the hot shoe to be mounted to your camera it is good to know that it offers three additional hot shoe mounts, so you can add your shotgun mic, lights, etc. Due to the fact that the hot shoe mount is just a holder, it fits all DSLR and Mirrorless cameras.
Pros:
Low price
Small size
Easy to use
No batteries needed or charging (unlike other alternatives)
3 hot-shoe adapters for extra gear
Does the job it is meant to do
Works great with every camera that has a tilting 90 degree up screen
Cons:
All the information on your screen is mirrored so it is hard to read
Not viewable from every angle
Viewfinder might get partially in the way
Not applicable for cameras that already have a flip-out screen or non-moving screens.
Conclusion
For the price, it provides a handy and cheap alternative to external monitors for vloggers, people who are filming themselves, as well as for people who already have an external monitor or are working behind the camera it can help out the person sitting in front to see himself without having to buy an additional monitor. It is small, light, and a must-have for everyone still shooting with a camera that has no flip-out screen and falls in the above-mentioned categories.
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