As there is no viewfinder, how well can you see the display in bright sun? This is the great difficulty for most cameras.
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Yes it is difficult, and not any easier under water I'm afraid. And, without the audible feedback you're not sure if you are focusing or taking a picture. You end up just shooting from the hip so to speak and hoping you bring up something memorable. I was unsuccessful both in the pool and surf despite having used the auto color correction. The only real benefit of this camera is not having to worry about it getting wet, which is a judge plus in inclement weather street photography.
285274
The view finder is built into the optical system of the camera. You can't see it.
287472
Yes, you can see the screen in bright sun light pretty good - just tried it for you today.
287477
I've only had the camera since the beginning of december, so I haven't used it in a lot if sunlight. However, the shots that I did take outside, I was definitely able to see the screen. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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You cannot get a quality point and shoot digital with a long wide angle zoom that has a viewfinder. In fact, you can hardly get any point and shoot with a viewfinder. I really miss having this feature for several reasons: (1) I wear reading glasses. With a viewfinder (especially one that allows an optic adjustment) I can see details of the shot I want to take (is my subject smiling?). With the largest LCD screen, I cannot always see the detail I want. I sometimes have to put my glasses on to take a picture. Not easy when you are wearing goggles on a ski slope. A pain anywhere. (2) In bright sun, forget it. Just "point and shoot" and hope for the best. (3) Holding the camera up toward your eye and slightly against your face provides a more stable base and results in much less shake than holding a camera out from your body. I don't know why manufacturers stopped making viewfinders--economy? weight? --but I sorely miss them. I'm afraid it's a lost cause.
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Hi Jack, Even when the sun is high and glaring directly on my LCD screen, I still can see my subject! Buy it. You'll love it.
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I use mine outside in a variety of settings and conditions and viewing the images on the screen hasn't been a problem. The problem has been making the most of the on-screen icons and features (I'm looking at you depth gauge). My work around has been to become familiar in advance with what will be in place with the expected function. That makes things easier. I wouldn't suggest modifying the camera, but a good set of sunglasses and -in my case anyway- a swim mask with bifocal lenses could be worthwhile.
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The viewfinder is very small, I've gotten in the habit of not using it. Haven't used it for either bright sunlight or actions. However, it is one of the few cameras in this class with a viewfinder, and I am glad to have it. One of the reasons why this camera appealed to me. Will check these two conditions. I am extremely satisfied with the camera so far.
2188818
It's a bit dim in broad daylight, you can still see the objects but yeah, it's not clear. Though I have a Magellan portable GPS, it's hard to see that thing too.
163538
There is no eye viewfinder, you need to compose on the screen on the back of the camera body. Other than this limitation, the camera is brilliant.
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All LCD screens suffer from bright sunlight reflection. However, the greater the pixels or clarity will improve your ability to see the screen with greater ease. Best solution? Purchase a SLR with thru-the-lens viewing.
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No, I don't know of a camera you can see the frame in bright sunlight. I will say the frame is large and it is much easier to "estimate" than on other digital cameras I have owned in the past.
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Some digital cameras have two ways of looking at the picture you are about to take; a 2"x2" (or 3"x3") LED screen AND above it a little window that you look through to see the scene. In very bright sunlight the LED might be hard to see and, if you wear glasses, you have to hold the camera away from your eyes to see the screen. The view finder (often a smaller LED inside the camera) allows you to place the camera close to one eye (glasses or no glasses) to take the picture. If photographing at night you might not want to give your position away by the bright light of the LED so use the view finder. Some digital cameras have two ways of looking at the picture you are about to take; a 2"x2" (or 3"x3") LED screen AND above it a little window that you look through to see the scene. In very bright sunlight the LED might be hard to see and, if you wear glasses, you have to hold the camera away from your eyes to see the screen. The view finder (often a smaller LED inside the camera) allows you to place the camera close to one eye (glasses or no glasses) to take the picture. If photographing at night you might not want to give your position away by the bright light of the... » Read More Some digital cameras have two ways of looking at the picture you are about to take; a 2"x2" (or 3"x3") LED screen AND above it a little window that you look through to see the scene. In very bright sunlight the LED might be hard to see and, if you wear glasses, you have to hold the camera away from your eyes to see the screen. The view finder (often a smaller LED inside the camera) allows you to place the camera close to one eye (glasses or no glasses) to take the picture. If photographing at night you might not want to give your position away by the bright light of the LED so use the view finder. « Show Less
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There is no viewfinder on this camera - monitor is big enough so viewfinder not really needed.
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It is not easy try.Turn your body a little to cast some shade on the LCD.See if you can look a little sideways on the screen.Shade the sun a little with the other hand or a hat if possible.Shoot and hope for the best.IF you have the sun in your back like that and you try to photograph people you will see they squint their eyes and that picture get kind of flat due to the direct sun so try to turn a little away if you can.Sorry but that's why many cameras still has optical finders also.
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No. The view finder has a small LCD screen and shown the image that will be saver. This is a must for taking photos outside in the sun. I use it ALL the time, but it will not flip around. Not for this price
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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.