Can you add a view finder to the camera?
1510314
No. There is no hot shoe to attach anything to. That's what makes it compact. You sacrifice the viewfinder for the size and weight. No viewfinder = no mirror, hence DSLM (mirrorless). Other than that, it has the same features as a larger, heavier, DSLR. The screen is a touchscreen which is great when changing settings and using the auto-focus.
1510315
No you cannot add an external viewfinder. This is a rather low cost camera & it would cost too much to add a viewfinder.
1133285
No it does not have a view finder but the LCD screen seems really reliable so far.
602192
There is no optical view finder and from my experience, that is the biggest flaw with this camera especially for outside sunny days. The LCD screen does tilt and I've had to use that many times to be able to see what I'm trying to capture. Although that does not totally compensate for not having a view finder.
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.
739675
That is correct. the camera does have a viewfinder, which doesn't line up 100%, so I don't often use it.
1758959
Yes, and if you are going to use this camera properly you need to take shots with the view finder and not the LCD. It is an amazing camera. I matched it up with another camera that was 4 times the cost and this camera beat it hands down. Great camera. Best purchase I have made in years.
1173162
yes. it can switch back and forth from screen to viewfinder. very nice feature.
491169
Look closely at the picture of the view finder. You'll notice a tripod size screw in a metal plate. The slots cut in the metal are for adjustment forward, back and side to side.I use one on my Canon t3i and it's excellent. It's easy to mount and you can fit it to cover the entire screen which makes the screen your view finder for video and easy to see and and use.I've been using mine for several months with excellent results. Remember also it's always best to use manual focus with video along with an VR lens. Good luck
1907339
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.
1190329
Yes you can see everything normally seen through the viewfinder, simply adjust the magnification of the angle viewer
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.
491167
Look closely at the picture of the view finder. You'll notice a tripod size screw in a metal plate. The slots cut in the metal are for adjustment forward, back and side to side. I use one on my Canon t3i and it's excellent. It's easy to mount and you can fit it to cover the entire screen which makes the screen your view finder for video and easy to see and and use. I've been using mine for several months with excellent results. Remember also it's always best to use manual focus with video along with an VR lens. Good luck
994843
Yes, the P7100 has a viewfinder, but when I say viewfinder, its basically a viewing area of our shot only, no display of settings etc. It does work for me when i want o look through it to set the composition of my shot.
732976
The view finder is the small glass lens that you look thru when your taking a picture.
984641
unfortunately, at this moment, there is no possibility to put a viewfinder on the camera. But the articulated screen will be able to improve the view in the situation of strong sun light that helps a little bit.
1549280
Yes, I bought one and it works fine. It does not show up on the view finder.Bob
2096379
It does not have an eye view finder but you can make the screen resolution darker or lighter which might help. I used it under water but I was standing and just stuck it under then took pictures. The first time I did this I had trouble with the sun reflecting. That night I played with it and darkened the screen. I had no problems seeing the second day!