Does this camera have an optical viewfinder?
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No it does not have a view finder. I wish it did because I like the camera.
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Only some special purpose cameras do not have viewfinders at all. These are, for example, web cameras and video surveillance cameras. They use external monitors as their viewfinders. To better explain the answer I will guess you are asking about an optical viewfinder and not an electronic one. To which the answer would be; No it doesn't have an optical viewfinder. However, it does have an electronic viewfinder; the LCD screen. In addition to its primary purpose, the LCD screen; an electronic viewfinder, can be used to replay previously captured material, and as an on-screen display to browse through menus.
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Hi Jim To answer your question this camera does not have a view finder. I thought I would never be able to live without a view finder. But what it offers is so much better. It has about a 3 inch square view screen. I have the camera about 3 months now and it takes the best photos and I use it for close up photos that need to show detail. I use it for taking photos of things I sell on ebay. It does a great job. It was easy to use and alot easier to operate than my Sony. More user friendly and I am not a computer person. I take about 150 photos each week and this camera does it very well. One more thing the battery life is great. I must take more than 200 photos on a charge without flash... I hope this helps.... Ben
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There is no viewfinder, but I think the screen is easy on the eyes. Also, you can adjust the brightness of the display. Speaking of vision issues, I have to wear reading glasses for things up close. I should wear bifocals, but I am chilling on replacing an expensive pair I just lost recently. I will probably going to graduated contacts. Enough of that. I sometimes do not have the readers handy when I shoot, and things look blurry - mainly in low light situations. I have learned that I can trust the camera's auto focus, and just have to make sure I have the zoom and framing I want. Very rarely do I come away with less than sharp lines, unless conditions are such that I expected them. However, I have been pleasantly surprised in most cases by the sharp lines this camera produces when there should be everything but.
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Unfortunately, it does not. I once had a digital camera with both a view finder and a screen, but have been unsuccessful in finding a new one. I hope this helps.
1739609
No, it doesn't, but that's about the only optional setting not offered. It's a very well designed compact camera with a great lens. My only complaint is the lack of an optical viewfinder, ..but that's my issue with all these "pocketable" models.
1510315
No you cannot add an external viewfinder. This is a rather low cost camera & it would cost too much to add a viewfinder.
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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.
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There is no optical viewfinder, you can only shoot by watching at the LCD screen (live-view on DSLR)The battery has quite short life, I strongly suggest to buy extra packages. I bought a Wasabi Power package with 2 batteries and a charger...good deal!
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No the camera does not have a built in view finder, you have to take the SD card out to watch the images/videos from a SD player, or hook up the camera with a PC or Mac.
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this website says it does (scroll down to where it says "viewfinder"): http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/leica-d-lux-6/leica-d-lux-6DAT.HTM
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Sorry no viewfinder. But the camera is great even without the viewfinder. Has a grid setting on the LCD screen and has stabilization. The 20x zoom is awesome. I now take this camera on vacation instead of my expensive Nikon.
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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.
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Only some special purpose cameras do not have viewfinders at all. These are, for example, web cameras and video surveillance cameras. They use external monitors as their viewfinders.To better explain the answer I will guess you are asking about an optical viewfinder and not an electronic one.To which the answer would be; No it doesn't have an optical viewfinder.However, it does have an electronic viewfinder; the LCD screen. In addition to its primary purpose, the LCD screen; an electronic viewfinder, can be used to replay previously captured material, and as an on-screen display to browse through menus. Only some special purpose cameras do not have viewfinders at all. These are, for example, web cameras and video surveillance cameras. They use external monitors as their viewfinders.To better explain the answer I will guess you are asking about an optical viewfinder and not an electronic one.To which the answer would be; No it doesn't have an optical viewfinder.However, it does have an electronic viewfinder; the LCD screen. In addition to its primary purpose, the LCD screen; an electronic viewfinder, can be used to replay previously captured material, and as an... » Read More Only some special purpose cameras do not have viewfinders at all. These are, for example, web cameras and video surveillance cameras. They use external monitors as their viewfinders.To better explain the answer I will guess you are asking about an optical viewfinder and not an electronic one.To which the answer would be; No it doesn't have an optical viewfinder.However, it does have an electronic viewfinder; the LCD screen. In addition to its primary purpose, the LCD screen; an electronic viewfinder, can be used to replay previously captured material, and as an on-screen display to browse through menus. « Show Less
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No it does not ive found view finders more frequent on sony and the waterproof rugged cameras or the slr/xlr
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No optical viewfinder. The LCD on the back does present the full view of the lens. The battery is somewhat unique, a number of the Q series cameras use the Li68 battery and it is available at specialty stores. This battery has also been used by other manufactures, like Kodak and Fuji so they can be found but not like a AA battery. I just keep an extra one ready.
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Yes it does. I bought it because of the view finder, but I am finding that the LED Screen is so sharp I rarely have to use the viewfinder even in bright conditions.