does it have a view finder?
285274
The view finder is built into the optical system of the camera. You can't see it.
994841
Yes, it has an optical view finder, which I prefer to framing an image in the LCD screen -- even though the VF shows only about 93% of the area.
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.
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.
13502
No it does not. Someone looking from above will be able to view what is on screen. It only works if viewing from the side.
1897912
yes! Just to the left side of the view finder tucked in a very small groove! Works great!
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.
1220520
Yes, but it does not infer with view. However I stopped using mine and my screen stays clean, without keyboard marks.
2124493
why do u want a view finder? I have an old S110 and I can never recall ever using the view finder. I want the 40D but my wife says no. So I'm thinking about setteling for the 790IS. The rest look like cheap plastic.
1849827
no view finder , let it run then pull the flash drive and plug it into your lap top the see what you are getting
2174096
Yes in the setting options menu. Or you can just turn it off and on when you want to view the area.
241719
Not to my knowledge - I don't know how else to access settings. There is no viewfinder.
1238811
Not a see thru view finder. It has a 3 inch video screen at rear. I don't think you will find a see thru view finder at this price point.
299262
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.
293871
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
840926
It does have the viewfinder, however, it works the same way as the large touchscreen viewer (menu options, etc) appear on the viewfinder screen. There's a button to push to switch between the screen and viewfinder.
343160
Unfortunately not. It's the one thing I miss, being an old fashioned camera user. I did find that I quickly got used to it though since most do away with the view finder these days for a good screen (this camera has a nice, clear, large one). A little difficult in bright light.