No view finder I just bought the sony H20 digital camera. I have not used it yet. the guy at Best Buy said it was a great camera and all the review have been great. My only concern is that there is no view finder. Has any one used this camera outside in the bright sun (like the beach?) I usually use the view finder at the beach because you can't see the screen very well in the sun. Has anyone had a problem with this or can you see it on the screen? No view finder I just bought the sony H20 digital camera. I have not used it yet. the guy at Best Buy said it was a great camera and all the review have been great. My only concern is that there... » Read More No view finder I just bought the sony H20 digital camera. I have not used it yet. the guy at Best Buy said it was a great camera and all the review have been great. My only concern is that there is no view finder. Has any one used this camera outside in the bright sun (like the beach?) I usually use the view finder at the beach because you can't see the screen very well in the sun. Has anyone had a problem with this or can you see it on the screen? « Show Less
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I went to the beach with this camera, which I just purchased, to take pictures for my friend's Christmas cards. We went close to sunset and depending on where the sun was in the sky, the glare was an issue. I found myself adjusting my angle not only to keep the glare off the screen, but to keep the glare out of the picture. I live in NW Florida, so your experience and conditions may vary. I took some amazing pictures with this camera that day. Why don't you ask the guy at best buy to walk outside with you with the camera to help you make a decision? The people at my local best buy are always more than accomodating. I went to the beach with this camera, which I just purchased, to take pictures for my friend's Christmas cards. We went close to sunset and depending on where the sun was in the sky, the glare was an issue. I found myself adjusting my angle not only to keep the glare off the screen, but to keep the glare out of the picture. I live in NW Florida, so your experience and conditions may vary. I took some amazing pictures with this camera that day. Why don't you ask the guy at best buy to walk outside with you with the camera to help you make a decision? The people at my local best buy are... » Read More I went to the beach with this camera, which I just purchased, to take pictures for my friend's Christmas cards. We went close to sunset and depending on where the sun was in the sky, the glare was an issue. I found myself adjusting my angle not only to keep the glare off the screen, but to keep the glare out of the picture. I live in NW Florida, so your experience and conditions may vary. I took some amazing pictures with this camera that day. Why don't you ask the guy at best buy to walk outside with you with the camera to help you make a decision? The people at my local best buy are always more than accomodating. « Show Less
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Debbie. I haven't used the camera at the beach yet, but I've used the camera in bright sunlight without difficulty (I live in North Carolina which has its fair share of sunshine). You can turn up the brightness of the LCD screen to match the conditions with the minor downside on battery life.
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I just perchased the H20. I'm use to having a view finder. I thought there may be a way torig some kind of sighting device. The camera already has a means of sighting in. Looking fromthe rear of the camera, there is an elbow formed to the left side of the flash "hump". If youbracket your subject in this elbow it'll pretty much end up dead center of your shot. Hey, it'snot hi-tech but the method works.
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Not true at all. I use it primarily outside and have never had a problem. It isn't great for looking at past taken pictures outside, but you can see everything you need to take pictures. Generally I don't view my already taken pictures on my camera, they go on a phone or computer. I have used it at the beach and similar type places so I am pretty sure I have tested it in the brightest possible settings and never had a problem seeing the screen. For those who did, there is a way to adjust the brightness of the screen in the settings I think
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I was worried about not having a view-finder on my digital camera when I first switched to the Nikon l1. And really, it hasnt bothered me at all. You can always adjust the brightness of the screen so you can see the image and its got a matte not glossy screen so you are not reflected in the image. I've had to buy a new camera since mine got stolen, and I find that the swivel abilties of the s10 will come very handy if you are concerned with the LCD screen.
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Yes I picked it up yesterday. Black only. Best Buy at Willowbrook in Houston. Went to BB site, searched for cam, and it gives list of local stores. Sunday there two store, Monday just one, but I have cam in hand. Haven't had chance to play with it yet, tonight is the night. Few quick obs, don't like that battery has to be charged in camera, so had to purchase charger, no case at all. At first glance I don't see a lot pof capability for aperture or shutter priority, but it may be in a menu screen somewhere. Will report back after trip this weekend.
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You are definitely not alone in wanting a viewfinder. I am at the age where I need reading glasses and thus, if I am using the camera, I need to have glasses handy so I can see the LCD. This is very frustrating. And I am purchasing a camera with a high optical zoom feature primarily so I can use it outdoors, for nature shots. So having the LCD wash out in the bright light is also going to be frustrating.
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I just perchased the H20. I'm use to having a view finder. I thought there may be a way to rig some kind of sighting device. The camera already has a means of sighting in. Looking from the rear of the camera, there is an elbow formed to the left side of the flash "hump". If you bracket your subject in this elbow it'll pretty much end up dead center of your shot. Hey, it's not hi-tech but the method works.
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Larry, I have done the exact thing you have been doing. I need/prefer optical viewfinders also and can't find one to suit my needs anymore. I wrote an email to Canon about a year ago, when I was camera shopping, asking why they are eliminating it on most of their new (new at that time) Powershots. The reply I got was that they're responding to consumers who are demanding larger LCD screens and don't need optical viewfinders. I replied that they should start reading forums to see how many people are lamenting the lack of viewfinders. Some people don't like to use the LCD because it eats up battery power. Others, like me, live in the desert with bright sunshine that renders the camera pretty useless with only a washed-out LCD screen. I asked the person at Canon to pass on my pleadings to Canon powers-that-be to not eliminate optical viewfinders. I also need a Powershot size with 6x or higher optical zoom for my business use, and I love my A720IS, but that was discontinued in 2008 so I can't buy another. I can't afford $300+ for a new camera. Canon appears to no longer care about consumer comments and just goes with the flow. I have three Powershots, but may have to move on to a non-canon if I can find a camera that better matches my needs. I can't be loyal to Canon if they no longer offer what I'm looking for.
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I wondered if there were better LCDs out there for outside photos than on my last two cameras (Fujis). Anyway, I am gravitating toward a slightly larger camera with a nice optical zoom. On the high end, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, and on the low end the Fuji S1500. These cameras tend to have viewfinders, but I need to do a lot more research before I make a final decision.
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I'm going into private investigation and am looking mainly at low-light and zoom features. Googling "best low light digital cameras" always seems to lead to Fuji brand cameras. My only concern w/ Fuji is that the Xd cards are sometimes an issue w/ file size. Hope this helps. Fuji seems to be the low light king, but I am wondering if this sony dsc-h2 can do as well?
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do you have battery there? If you are using Canon D70, change to "M", (manual), push start/stop once. then you can view from screen, push one more time, you can view thru view finder.
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This is a difficult question to answer. If you use the LED screen to frame your pictures, you will be able to take far fewer pictures than if you use the view finder. And if you don't use the viewfinder 90%+ of the time, there is no reason to spend the extra money to purchase this camera. And instead you should buy something along the lines of the Z20
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I have one and it hooks up nicely as described. It obviously solves a serious problem with LCD only viewfinders in any kind of bright light condition. It's extreme, definitely defeats the main feature of a small camera with a large sensor, the rear lens could be made finer, but the cost is low. Therefore, I mostly use this item:RainbowImaging LCD Pop-Up Screen Hood Cover for Sony E-Mount NEX-5 NEX-3 NEX-C3 CameraIt helps protect the LCD, folds and unfolds instantly, while retaining the camera's overall size, it fits in the camera case! I'd get both, oh wait, I did... I have one and it hooks up nicely as described. It obviously solves a serious problem with LCD only viewfinders in any kind of bright light condition. It's extreme, definitely defeats the main feature of a small camera with a large sensor, the rear lens could be made finer, but the cost is low. Therefore, I mostly use this item:RainbowImaging LCD Pop-Up Screen Hood Cover for Sony E-Mount NEX-5 NEX-3 NEX-C3 CameraIt helps protect the LCD, folds and unfolds instantly, while retaining the camera's overall size, it fits in... » Read More I have one and it hooks up nicely as described. It obviously solves a serious problem with LCD only viewfinders in any kind of bright light condition. It's extreme, definitely defeats the main feature of a small camera with a large sensor, the rear lens could be made finer, but the cost is low. Therefore, I mostly use this item:RainbowImaging LCD Pop-Up Screen Hood Cover for Sony E-Mount NEX-5 NEX-3 NEX-C3 CameraIt helps protect the LCD, folds and unfolds instantly, while retaining the camera's overall size, it fits in the camera case! I'd get both, oh wait, I did... « Show Less
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I am not familiar enough yet with the camera to be able to tell you anything much about it. It has a zoom lens which I find helpful, and the only thing I know about it is that you see the subject your want to take a picture of through the large square in the back of it, point and shoot. But as far as I know, only the more expensive camera's would have a view finder on them, but I am not an authority on it. Hope this helps.
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I'm not a professional photographer and haven't read any reviews about quality of viewfinder or LCD. I have had no problems with either in using my Sony. A friend who is a pro recommended it to me and I'm perfectly happy with the pics I've taken. shannon s, TX
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Hello D. DiMichele,Thanks for your post. I agree that the viewfinder is very helpful even with a LCD screen. The extra money is worth it.
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There is no viewfinder. Only the LCD screen. As a SLR user that bothered me at first. Now I couldn't imagine any other way.
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Yes it does, not the best but it works in a pinch. I use the screen most of the time. I think i have used it only one time when the sun was relly intense. If you want to use a view finder most of time, i would recommend trying another camera.