viewfinder or not: I'm used to using a viewfinder, but the LCD screen is quite a bit smaller on models with a viewfinder (2.5 vs. 3.0 inches).Is it easy to get used to having only an LCD?
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I have a camera without a viewfinder, and it is a problem to see anything outdoors in the sun. On my next camera purchase, I will go back to having a viewfinder.
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Yes, both the A1200 & the A1300 have viewfinders. In bright sunshine or snow this is a huge benefit. I have one & have given four as gifts.
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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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Who uses optical viewfinders anymore? They are inherently inferior to the LCD viewfinder: * LCD gives you WYSIWYG whereas the optical doesn't take zoom or other effects into account; it's guesswork with optical. * Optical only allows one eye to see the shot; LCD allows both your eyes, so you don't have to squint one of them. * LCD can display histograms and other on-the-fly info about the shot so you can be a much better photographer. You may want to move on from your 1950's camera mindset to adapt to modern technological innovations. You'll be happier.
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This model doesn't have a viewfinder, unfortunately. Just the live view LCD screen.
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Yes, indeed, it does have a viewfinder. That is exactly why I bought this camera. Most digital cameras today use a LCD screen and have no viewfinder. In bright daylight, LCD screens are hard to when and impossible if you are looking toward the sky like photographing birds, airplanes, etc. This camera has a button that activates the viewfinder and shuts down the LCD screen. It works quite well.
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U would use the 2mm. I've tried the 3mm and it's little wide. I've done quite a few lcd screen replacements and the 2mm has always been a good fit.
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The G16 is designed for one to use the LCD to frame your shots. The viewfinder is small, and is not actually what the lens see's. Unlike a DSLR, there is no prism to indicate what the lens is seeing. The viewfinder is merely a close aproximate to what the lens is seeing. On the G16, the LCD screen is the best bet to frame the shot. You can use the LCD is bright sunlight or a car race, but you may have to adjust the aperture and shutter accordingly for the scene, in Manual mode. The LCD will show your exposure in "Live View" before the shot is made, whereas the viewfinder will not.
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It does have the viewfinder, however, it works the same way as the large touchscreen viewer (menu options, etc) appear on the viewfinder screen. There's a button to push to switch between the screen and viewfinder.
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Hi Mike,I would really go for the viewfinder. I just bought a new camera with no view finder and I dropped it after 3 months (eeek!) and now it still takes pictures but I can't see what I am taking! Also, it is difficult in the sun with no view finder or in the dark. Hope this helps. I need buy a new camera and it will have a viewfinder!
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Correct there is no viewfinder. I didn't have much trouble with the screen in bright sunlight. Took the camera to Cabo San Lucas for vacation and it worked great. And I should add that it will depend somewhat on how sensitive your eyes are in the sun and if you are wearing sunglasses. I had sunglasses with a medium tint. I didn't find it to be an issue like it is on a lot of smart phones.
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There is no built-in viewfinder. However, it is possible to attach an external Panasonic viewfinder DMW-LVF2. This unit is quite small and very light.
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How do I use the viewfinder on the FZ4o? It is black and I can't see any images through it. Is there a setting that I must put the camera in to use this function in addition to the LCD monitor?
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I see no difference in the battery life when using the viewfinder. I wouldn't be without the viewfinder. Love, love it!
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Hi, well this is old-school camera, and the viewfinder is only a square little frame that you have to pull up from the top of the cameraI hope this helps. My daugther played with this for minutes, now I now I should have bought a digital one :) kids are just on other level these days
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Unfortunately, viewfinders are almost non-existent in non-slr cameras, including this one. Great camera, but if you're nearsighted or the viewscreen is in bright light the image can be hard to see without glasses or a hood.
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I suppose the 3N uses the same screen size as the 5N that I am using. This frame just fit nicely on the frame of the screen and therefore will not obstruct any buttons beside it. I think your only possible consideration is that the frame is screw mounted to the tripod socket of the camera, therefore you cannot tilt or move the LCD anymore once fitted. Another option is to get those viewfinder without the screw mount which uses double sided tape to mount the frame on the screen. The disadvantage is the frame may fall off easily unless the adhesive is super strong.