Does this camera have a viewfinder? Also, does it take clear pictures? I'm not looking to get professional looking pictures, just a camera for outings
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No viewfinder but with the screen easy to view. Great pic with choices if you want. Great camera to have in your pocket. iIcarry it everywhere.
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Heck yeah.. a nice big screen and an electronic sight.. which I like turning off bcs the preview light distracts folks at times.... Yes it takes quite clear pics . .. it's all about the eye of the beholder ... I love the lens... this is my second Nikon in the S series and hope to grab another one before the week of over. I do way more pics and videos than the average person. It's a great versatile camera for outings, every day use .. whatever.. I love em...
264937
I do not know enough about cameras to know if it has a viewfinder, but I am VERY pleased with the clarity of the pictures. I bought it for a trip to Europe, and the pictures I got were great!
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yes rather large on the back of the camera. The pictures are very good with a fun zoom lens.
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It has the view window on the back of the camera and yes it makes a good picture I have been very pleased with it.
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Yes, it does have a camera, but the view finder and camera are on the same side. Great for "selfies", but a bit more difficult for true photo taking.
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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 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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This camera is easy to use, but offers a lot of options, so it just appears difficult. It is not a compact camera! If you get it, get Eneloop batteries...they are the BEST! My camera takes some amazing shots...when it doesn't it is because of me. The optional view finder is why I bought the camera...with the screen is not always easy to really see what I am looking at!
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Hi, well this is old-school camera, and the viewfinder is only a square little frame that you have to pull up from the top of the cameraI hope this helps. My daugther played with this for minutes, now I now I should have bought a digital one :) kids are just on other level these days
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Yes - for the most part. I haven't used it enough to become familiar with all the picture functions but for a straight point and shoot it works well. I like the viewfinder (and bought it specifically because it has one when so many don't) - it makes it easier to see the picture in bright light as opposed to viewing the screen. As for the picture functions - I have tried a few - word of warning, remember to reset to the function you use most - I switched to monochrome and forgot to set it back to color - oops. Hope that helps -
1695797
It's comparable to a DSLR camera, so depends on how you want to use it. There are lighter options available. Also, it doesn't come with a neck-strap, so you might want to invest in one.
66828
It is stationary. No viewfinder so in the sunlight it is sometimes hard to see what you are taking a picture of, due to reflections on the LCD screen. Other than that, it is a very nice camera. Ergonomic and takes great pictures.
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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.
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Yes, it comes with a viewfinder, quite a nice one, actually. The whole set up was good value, for the money.
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The S21 does not have a viewfinder.**UPDATE** I misread, it does have a viewfinder.
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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.
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It has both an LCD in the back and a viewfinder. The viewfinder is not through-the-lens, but rather looks at an internal LCD image. I prefer this kind to through-the-lens, because it gives an image that is similar to what you are recording. If, for example, your color balance is wrong, you'll see it immediately, something you won't know if you use a through-the-lens kind. I like this viewfinder much more than the LCD in the back; I guess I'm old fashioned, and I like to hold the camera up to my eye. It also works better than the back LCD for bright light conditions.
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Agree with Bob ring's comment. The only thing I am disappointed with is battery life is a little short sometimes. I have got some great shallow water pictures with it. Stills as well as videos. It is a lot of camera for the money. Do not try to change the battery with wet hands. Mine stopped working for a short time until I dried it out. I do really like it. I do recommend buying a couple extra batteries. I have taken around 6000 pictures with mine.
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I haven't tried it in bright sunlight, yet. Good question though, as I hadn't thought about the lack of a normal viewfinder. Might hold on to my old camera just in case, it took great daytime shots but was poor in low light situations.
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No, this is not a DSLR camera, like the Canon Rebel for instance. This camera does not have a viewfinder and does not have interchangeable lenses. You frame your picture directly from the viewing screen on the rear of the camera. Think of it like a big point-and-shoot camera with a huge lens. I've been using this camera for several months now and really enjoy it. It takes great pictures and video, is fairly easy to use and best of all, easily connects to the internet which allows you to email your pics directly from the camera to friends and family. I send my pictures directly to my Drop Box account for storage or to my Samsung Smart Phone to integrate with Instagram. I use it more than my Canon DSLR camera. No, this is not a DSLR camera, like the Canon Rebel for instance. This camera does not have a viewfinder and does not have interchangeable lenses. You frame your picture directly from the viewing screen on the rear of the camera. Think of it like a big point-and-shoot camera with a huge lens. I've been using this camera for several months now and really enjoy it. It takes great pictures and video, is fairly easy to use and best of all, easily connects to the internet which allows you to email your pics directly from the camera to friends and family. I send my pictures directly... » Read More No, this is not a DSLR camera, like the Canon Rebel for instance. This camera does not have a viewfinder and does not have interchangeable lenses. You frame your picture directly from the viewing screen on the rear of the camera. Think of it like a big point-and-shoot camera with a huge lens. I've been using this camera for several months now and really enjoy it. It takes great pictures and video, is fairly easy to use and best of all, easily connects to the internet which allows you to email your pics directly from the camera to friends and family. I send my pictures directly to my Drop Box account for storage or to my Samsung Smart Phone to integrate with Instagram. I use it more than my Canon DSLR camera. « Show Less