One of the biggest drawbacks when it comes to using the LCD on the back of a camera when taking pictures has been the inability to use them in situations when the display is subject to bright light. The glare on the display makes it largely impossible to see the image in the display.
Geek.com posted an article today on a technological development that seeks to address the glare problem associated with the use of a LCD.
The surface of the display is carved with a micro and nano level textures. The micro-textured glass surface eliminates glare and reflections.
Glare involves light that hits the outside surface of the glass. The texture scatters the light hitting the surface of the glass. This prevents the light from being directed at someone viewing the LCD.
Reflection involves light hitting both sides of the LCD. The textured surface greatly reduces the effect of light bring reflected as well.
As a bonus, the textured surface appears to be superhydrophobic, making those greasy fingerprints much easier to remove.
The Geek.com article does mention some possible issues when it comes to actual use. Those issues are only theoretical at this point as the research has not reached the point of implementation.
The creation of glare-resistant displays could impact future camera design. There would be no reason to include an electronic viewfinder on a camera if the LCD could be used in all lighting conditions.
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