No optical view finder? You new users are in love with LCD?
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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.
1268345
It has both an LCD viewer and an electronic viewfinder. There is a button on top that lets you switch between them.
1116656
I no longer have the device, but I seem to remember that you had to set a menu item or switch. You have an option to use the screen or the view finder. Also, see that it is properly connected to camera body.
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.
1254146
I've only had it for less than a week, haven't encountered that, sorry. I use the optical viewfinder mostly, don't really look at the images until I'm back at the computer.
1849827
no view finder , let it run then pull the flash drive and plug it into your lap top the see what you are getting
109730
Since you are clearly blind, why do you need a screen? Better yet, why am I answering a 5 year old question from someone who can't look at a picture?
1849829
No view finder but an estimated eye site average; standing in line with lens from behind this item; surely helps with placement. viewing footage afterwards is done with flash drive and computer
2132778
I believe it is. You can look through the view finder. It does take some getting used to.
214661
Yes according to a lcdbuyingguide review site, but says it is still slow to navigate smart features
167176
It has a LCD screen that is used as a view finder but it doesn't have a dedicated view finder.
758398
Elizabeth, there's no optical viewfinder either in E-PL1 or 2. Both of them are equipped with LCD screen, viewfinder (VF2) is an optional accesory for both models.
2118078
No the view find is an additional cost when i bought mine.I am forced to the screen on the back. It works great unless your in bright sun light!
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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.
1849828
There is no view finder. The lens is a wide angle type and I've not had any issues with it not picking up a good field of view.
2124493
why do u want a view finder? I have an old S110 and I can never recall ever using the view finder. I want the 40D but my wife says no. So I'm thinking about setteling for the 790IS. The rest look like cheap plastic.
2166989
No view finder. Good battery life for still shots, but videos are a different story. I get about 30 minutes of video per set of batteries.