Can you see pics thru viewfinder, not just LCD: So- can you see thru the viewfinder on the G7?
191991
No. The G7 also uses an optical viewfinder, not an EVF. It's just like the G6, and the A710IS.
2251077
Yes, you can use the viewfinder or the display to not only shoot the pic, but also to review the pic. This was a must when deciding to purchase this camera since a display is not advantageous is sunlight conditions where a viewfinder works perfectly. The viewfinder also has a correction adjustment wheel to adjust the viewfinder to one's eyesight. Have had this camera (in red) and have used it in snowy ski hill and Carribbean beach conditions during the past couple of months and am most happy with both still shots and video.
560320
No, not on this model. But, my wife has an older model that does have a viewfinder,but she only uses it on bright, sunny days when it difficult to see the picture.
58021
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?
1840095
I shoot with a 70-D and yes it shows up on the info in the camera, in the view finder and the LCD screen.
1960443
it doesn't have a physical view finder, only digital screen. It has limited storage on board and supports SD cards.
840928
It has both an LCD in the back and a viewfinder. The viewfinder is not through-the-lens, but rather looks at an internal LCD image. I prefer this kind to through-the-lens, because it gives an image that is similar to what you are recording. If, for example, your color balance is wrong, you'll see it immediately, something you won't know if you use a through-the-lens kind. I like this viewfinder much more than the LCD in the back; I guess I'm old fashioned, and I like to hold the camera up to my eye. It also works better than the back LCD for bright light conditions.
2059742
You can see through the view finder in the sun. You can NOT see the screen however in the sun. The separate view finder makes this camera worth the price. Great camera~!
1825755
You need to turn the LCD facing inward in order to use the viewfinder. I don't think you can have both working at the same time .
2273880
I do use the viewfinder a lot but don't know, I have a spare battery in my camera bag just in case. Sorry I can't be of help.
1192242
Thank Canon for giving you a choice; several of their digital cameras of this size have a viewfinder ......so if you are at the Pyramids or the summit of mount kilimanjaro ...you can work around that situation---- and you don't have to buy the G series to get that option !
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.
264935
No viewfinder but with the screen easy to view. Great pic with choices if you want. Great camera to have in your pocket. iIcarry it everywhere.
263010
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.
739675
That is correct. the camera does have a viewfinder, which doesn't line up 100%, so I don't often use it.
1796829
@Coog makes good points for a new G series, however, my number one interest in the G12 is the viewfinder. This is simply where the S100 doesn't make the cut. The fully articulating rear screen on my S5 IS has enabled many, many otherwise unobtainable shots. Being able to hold the camera in positions where one's head can't go simply enables shots that would otherwise be missed. With that, I hope that Canon does continue the G series, swapping sensors and processors as prices come down. I need these sub-$400 cameras because I'm pretty hard on pocketables. The last two only lasted 4 months each.
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Yes you can view the Lcd from the front of the camera I love this camera, it have a good slow motion and I use it for Wedding join others camerasYou can see some work with this camera in this linkwww.vimeo.com/miamiphoto