Viewfinder: Am I alone in wanting a viewfinder?
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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.
1524459
I always leave it hooked to the body.... so it is almost like built in type, except being manual. However, I'd rather have the viewfinder .... the lack of it is terrible :(
1126995
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!
2191604
Leica offers an optical viewfinder that sits in the flash hot-shoe. I bought it. It is expensive, but it is of limited utility when the lens zooms in. I have never heard of any electronic viewfinder for this camera. Even so, this is a nice handy and versatile camera.
1106166
yes it is. Interesting that the cost of this viewfinder it's almost as much as your camera.
1097535
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.
994845
Yes, and that's one of the reasons I bought it. It comes in handy during very bright days, especially when the sun it at your back and the LCD is "blown out." Also, when you're shooting a low shutter speeds, holding against your face stabilizes it more. The newest COOLPIX elimiated the viewfinder. I think that was a mistake.
2262125
Yes! Three compatible viewfinders areVF-2, VF-3 and VF-4. Just depends on your need and budget
739678
Yes! That's the main reason I got it, it's great! I tend to be very shaky. Even though I have a really nice camera, every photo I took had a slight blur to them. So frustrating. The viewfinder lets me brace my hands and arms, tuck in my elbows and take a beautiful crisp picture! HIGHLY recommended! (And it was delivered weeks before they promised- added bonus!)
1575991
Yes. That's the exact purpose for any viewfinder on a camera. Ones that don't have to have bright and sharp back panel LCDs. Although the resolution of the evf isn't the best, it does allow for easier viewing in bright sunlight.
2278568
I have a NEX-5T and the view finder works just fine. I am able to do a better job of framing my shots that when looking at the screen. It is a bit pricey but I'm glad I got it.
900472
Absolutely. This is how I use it although with different primes - 2.0 and 1.2. Regardless, you'll find yourself seeing through a much nicer viewfinder which I find useful even if I'm auto focusing or not. Here's how I see it: this focusing screen should have come standard with my body. It's that good.
1901861
I think it's about the same as any other point-and-click. It's definitely a problem since they did away with view finders.
423214
One of the "EXPERTS" also commented on the inaccuracy of the viewfinder. I haven't had a chance to use it yet.
739675
That is correct. the camera does have a viewfinder, which doesn't line up 100%, so I don't often use it.
954595
Not easy Liz! It irritates me that virtually all the "fit-in-your-pocket" manufacturers have eliminated the optical viewfinder. Knowing this in advance the sx280 has the best features/results of this type of camera in it's price range. See www.cnet.com for a good review of this camera.
1524458
I always leave it hooked to the body.... so it is almost like built in type, except being manual.However, I'd rather have the viewfinder .... the lack of it is terrible :(