Does the camera have a viewfinder?
1549410
No. Most cameras in this class do not have a viewfinder. The S120 I purchased doesn't either. You must use the LCD panel on the back of the camera.
1084744
This camera does not have a viewfinder, but I don't miss having one. It's a great camera.
466908
Yes--at least mine does. Also, unlike many P&S; cameras it has and optical finder as well and LCD making it much easier to compose a photo in bright sunlight.
732977
It does, but it's digital. When you look in the viewfinder your looking at a small screen inside the viewfinder.
994844
This camera DOES HAVE a viewfinder!! Yes, I am frustrated by the new cameras coming out without viewfinders. It is very hard to see those LCD screens when you are taking photos outdoors. I LOVE this camera. I have 5 Nikon Coolpix cameras, and this is the best for its lightness, automatic lens cover, takes fabulous photos and picture perfect videos without the zoom making any noise if you zoom in and out. If I lost this camera, I would replace it with the exact same model.
1942235
There is no viewfinder. Only the LCD screen. As a SLR user that bothered me at first. Now I couldn't imagine any other way.
1099030
It has a viewfinder. But it's a digital mini hi-res screen that shows you what the lens sees rather than actually projecting trough the lens via optics. It's a good solution actually.
604714
It does come with the viewfinder, but screws at top and bottom of knocker hold it in place. I guess it may be possible for the viewfinder(if tightened enough)to hold it in place.
1188968
No, unfortunately it does not..Just the LCD screen which makes it hard to see in bright light. I do have the Canon sx30IS that has the viewfinder, + reticulating LCD screen. Only problem is it is a lot heavier than this xs500is.
2160656
No,but the whole back of the camera is the viewfinder. Very easy to see the objects.
644389
It has BOTH a viewfinder or you can use the display in the back of the camera. I am like you, I don't like using the display. The viewfinder is excellent. There is a switch on the top of the camera that lets you choose which viewing system you prefer and it defaults it until you change it.
739676
Yes, both the A1200 & the A1300 have viewfinders. In bright sunshine or snow this is a huge benefit. I have one & have given four as gifts.
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.
866774
My wife has the camera now but I believe it does NOT have a regular viewfinder, only an LCD through the lens.
812738
Look at the Panasonic LUMIX DMC FZ35 18x which has a viewfinder. Note this is not a pocket sized camera. Looks like a DSLR but weights less than a pound. This is a quality camera, sharp images, most features of DSLR except small senor size. Amazon sells the camerq.
595822
yes, you can view through the viewfinder for those tight shots. it is a very nice camera.
4637
No, the camera just has the viewing screen. What looks like a view finder iis the flip up flash. All in all, it is an excellent multi-function camera for everyday or vacation use.