Does this camera have a viewfinder? I don't like to use the large display on the back of a camera: I can't see what I'm shooting in bright daylight
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Yes it has an electronic view finder (EVF) above the LCD screen in the back
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It has BOTH a viewfinder or you can use the display in the back of the camera. I am like you, I don't like using the display. The viewfinder is excellent. There is a switch on the top of the camera that lets you choose which viewing system you prefer and it defaults it until you change it.
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There is only the LCD viewfinder. In the conditions of higher backlight - often what is sought to illuminate the subject - it is too washed out to accurately compose the pic. I understand this to be a universal complaint with LCD-only finders.
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I have never even noticed that it doesn't have a viewfinder. I take sunny beach pictures and have never noticed an issue.
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Yes, the "viewfinder" is on the back of the camera and is about 2 x 3 inches. It provides a very nice view of the picture you are about to take.
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Love the camera, but you can't see in bright sunlight. You need a camera with an eyepiece for viewing in sunlight. Fuji makes this model also.
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My wife has the camera now but I believe it does NOT have a regular viewfinder, only an LCD through the lens.
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Hi Kendal N,The viewfinder is a good option to use when the LCD is obscured by bright sunlight, but it is not a very high resolution image. It's workable though for capturing most shots. The viewfinder is also useful when using the zoom lens, as it allows the camera to be held more steady.
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I would love to replace my Coolpix 3200 with the S10, but I've decided I can't live without a viewfinder. I tried shooting LCD only with my Minolta, and it is hard to see in the sunlight ALSO I don't like seeing my reflection taking a photo. Too bad because I'm very interested in the stabilized zoom!
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YES! If you look at a rear photo of camera you will notice a eyelevel viewfinder. It is not of the opitical type , but like a video camera (a very high pixel image).
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Unfortunately not. It's the one thing I miss, being an old fashioned camera user. I did find that I quickly got used to it though since most do away with the view finder these days for a good screen (this camera has a nice, clear, large one). A little difficult in bright light.
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Yes it has a viewfinder. It works quite well except the diopter adjustment doesn't go quite far enough for my glasses. Then again, my glasses are pretty strong!
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It has two viewfinders, screen on the back that pivots (great for selfies) and an eyepiece when it's too bright.I really like this camera.
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I does have a viewfinder, it's small but useful for situations you describe. The LCD screen is very good also, about 1 million pixels vs 250 to 400 thousand for most point & Shoot cameras. The shutter to picture time (or Delay) is excellent, with a good UHS Class1 card, it's as quick as you can get w/o going to a full size DSLR.
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Yes it does. I own this camera and use the eyepiece viewfinder when the LCD screen is hard to see in the sunlight
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There is no viewfinder, but I think the screen is easy on the eyes. Also, you can adjust the brightness of the display. Speaking of vision issues, I have to wear reading glasses for things up close. I should wear bifocals, but I am chilling on replacing an expensive pair I just lost recently. I will probably going to graduated contacts. Enough of that. I sometimes do not have the readers handy when I shoot, and things look blurry - mainly in low light situations. I have learned that I can trust the camera's auto focus, and just have to make sure I have the zoom and framing I want. Very rarely do I come away with less than sharp lines, unless conditions are such that I expected them. However, I have been pleasantly surprised in most cases by the sharp lines this camera produces when there should be everything but.
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No, the camera has a large display that shows exactly what the picture will be. It works well in sunlight and is easy to see. We purchased it just before a trip to Disney and this was a great point and shoot camera.
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There is no eye viewfinder, you need to compose on the screen on the back of the camera body. Other than this limitation, the camera is brilliant.