Compact digital cameras with a viewfinder

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Reuven Mizraha

(5:36 PM, June 11, 2016)

I will not buy a camera without an optical viewfinder - currently the Canon G16 and now looking at the Fuji X100T.

Jill Graham

(1:03 PM, June 10, 2016)

I am looking for a good compact camera with a viewfinder for a birthday present for my husband. He/we agree that using a screen in the sun is worse than useless. We are going to Sicily in the summer - perfect photo opportunity. Googling for information/reviews but can't see much and realise this discussion is a bit old but can anyone help? Any updates on what is here?

RegorAgarb

(10:45 AM, July 13, 2015)

I started photography in the 1950's on my Dad's American Graflex Press camera. it had simple 'rise up' square frame called a 'Sports Finder'. although it didn't frame the action exactly, it allowed the photographer to keep the image centralised so cropping could be done later in the darkroom. Why don't the camera makers offer a simple flip-up rectangular frame on top of the camera in place of an expensive to produce viewfinder. This would at least allow the subject to be included in the desired photo and cropping in could be done later. Squinting through an Lcd screen in daylight on the back of a lot of digital compacts is usually a waste of time.

John

(2:05 PM, February 01, 2015)

John
I have been looking to replace a Kodak DC5000 camera (brilliant camera of it's day) used in adverse conditions. A view finder is a must but the rugged cameras do not have them. I have been asking at a number of photographic shops and they tell me the manufactures will not make them on the grounds of cost. Surely some one is missing a trick.

pick a name

(10:14 PM, December 14, 2014)

I've owned a panasonic lumix Fz 18 camera for a few years. It is brilliant and should be quite cheap now; but it wont fit into thepocket of your jeans

Rich

(3:02 PM, November 05, 2014)

Nikon P530 has a viewfinder and many other worthwhile features.

Dick Byrd

(3:14 AM, October 21, 2014)

I bought a Sony Camcorder without a viewfinder and it is nothing but junk. A camera or camcorder without a viewfinder is junk and I should have thrown it in the garbage can the day I bought it. Goodbye $450.00. I will not own another camera or camcorder without a viewfinder again.

Fliegel Jezerniczky

(8:02 AM, October 15, 2014)

For example because SLR-s with interchangeable lens are very prone to collecting dust on the CCD under certain conditions (eg. in the Sahara desert which I frequent). A fixed lens compact is sealed against dust, a much better choice for these conditions. The Canon SX20is one such option, I'm about to try one out under rather demanding conditions.

Avinash

(4:31 PM, October 10, 2014)

is there any such camera with view finder with zoom in budget

Chris

(11:12 AM, September 15, 2014)

I have a Sony Cybershot DSC W130 bought on ebay. It takes good photos, is compact and has a viewfinder. Perfect for the hundreds of photos I take on holiday. The new cameras are useless.

Dave2207

(3:00 PM, September 08, 2014)

At my age (over 60), with presbyopia that affects almost everybody over 50 years old, I cannot see the screen without putting on reading glasses (assuming that I can find them) - but then I can't see the subject that is in front of the camera! Worse, I cannot take even a few steps with reading glasses on, as I cannot see the ground, to keep my footing. I must have a proper viewfinder at all times, not just for conditions of bright sunlight. I have a DSLR, which has a proper viewfinder, but I also want a small camera, that fits into my pocket, for holiday snaps.

DocFox

(10:51 AM, August 27, 2014)

I agree that LCD screens are hopeless in sunlight but why would anyone spend over £600 on a compact camera for snaps with a view finder separate to the main lens? I'm no expert but surely t that's the sort of money that should be in SLR territory?

erja

(3:40 AM, August 08, 2014)

"Still looking for a compact camera with good zoom and a view finder.

" Me too.
Have you found???

Lucy Bieri

(10:22 PM, July 24, 2014)

I prefer using the LCD to frame the shots and its more convenience. .
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MaryMac

(8:43 PM, June 14, 2014)

On a recent whale watching holiday I nearly quietly dropped my camera into the ocean so frustrated was I at not being able to see a bloomin' thing on the screen. 27 shots of the ocean and never a whale in sight. Still looking for a compact camera with good zoom and a view finder.

blind Jim.

(3:39 PM, June 07, 2014)

why? how do you see what you are trying to take a picture of in sunlight? there must be millions of people squinting at the back of their camera during the summer wondering on the out come. Is it cheaper to make a camera without a viewfinder?

	Compact cameras are great for putting in your pocket and keeping with you on the go when you want a really small camera.
	Most digital cameras do not have a viewfinder, instead you can preview the photo you're about to take by looking at the screen on the back. Some digital cameras however do have built-in viewfinders, which have several advantages including no battery drain and the ability to use them in bright light.

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