Does it have an optical viewfinder? the specs in the comparison chart says it does but I don't see it on the camera.
2073776
no. the LCD screen only. which is difficult to see outside, but that's the case with all lcd screens so not the camera's fault.
552490
no optical viewfinder. I did not work in the bright sunlight for me. You might try another unit for outside use. even one that has a greater range. Or possibly some kind of reflective plate so you can see the dot. The last Outside measurement I did was at twilight.
558471
yes it has an electronic viewfinder which is a digital screen in a dark box I feel it works well and helps conserve batteries
866773
No, it doesn't have a viewfinder, sorry. You can find the FZ70 by Panasonic with a viewfinder, and a much stronger zoom.
732977
It does, but it's digital. When you look in the viewfinder your looking at a small screen inside the viewfinder.
1097534
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.
1840917
I have never even noticed that it doesn't have a viewfinder. I take sunny beach pictures and have never noticed an issue.
424636
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.
739675
That is correct. the camera does have a viewfinder, which doesn't line up 100%, so I don't often use it.
23669
Yes the LCD gives a live view so it works very well as a viewfinder. In other cameras I really preferred the small viewfinder but on this camera the LCD works so well I almost never use the small viewfinder. The screen flips up and down (both for still images and video) but it does not flip out to the side and it does not rotate.
954595
Not easy Liz! It irritates me that virtually all the "fit-in-your-pocket" manufacturers have eliminated the optical viewfinder. Knowing this in advance the sx280 has the best features/results of this type of camera in it's price range. See www.cnet.com for a good review of this camera.
1270776
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!
221187
It doesn't come with a viewfinder, no - but there are two available optical viewfinder from Ricoh for it, as well a few other aftermarket viewfinders that will work well to varying degrees.Model GV-1 is the most popular.
1498138
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.
1635926
This model doesn't have a viewfinder, unfortunately. Just the live view LCD screen.
1069307
No it does not. You will see that you don't need an optical view finder. The LCD screen is very accurate. The great thing about this model is the image sensor, it is EXCELLENT. That's why its $250 and worth it. The new models use a cheaper sensor and that model is $150. Google it !
1867535
The viewfinder does not work unless it is snuggly and properly mounted, i.e. screwed into the connector on the camera. However I suggest user exercise care with camera when one is mounted.