LCD display in sunlight? I take a lot of pictures outside in bright sunlight. Does the Canon SD870IS LCD screen work well when the sun is shining on it?I haven't used a camera without a view finder so I'm concerned that I will not be able to see people of landscapes in bright light.Thanks! LCD display in sunlight? I take a lot of pictures outside in bright sunlight. Does the Canon SD870IS LCD screen work well when the sun is shining on it?I haven't used a camera... » Read More LCD display in sunlight? I take a lot of pictures outside in bright sunlight. Does the Canon SD870IS LCD screen work well when the sun is shining on it?I haven't used a camera without a view finder so I'm concerned that I will not be able to see people of landscapes in bright light.Thanks! « Show Less
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Yes Jack, the LCD screen works great even in bright sunlight as long as you are not wearing polarized sunglasses while using it. The 3 inch LCD screen is awesome!
2021702
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.
2021703
I love the SD870IS as a wideangle camera for interior shots but I would not have purchased it if I had known beforehand that I would have to remove my polorized-prescription sunglasses every time I wanted to take a photo in sunlight. The image is green and purple and difficult to see when I'm wearing my polorized prescription sunglasses. If there was a viewfinder, I could use that instead but there isn't.
2021704
This camera has a great LCD--very bright and easy to see even in bright sunshine. Buy it!
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Larry, I have done the exact thing you have been doing. I need/prefer optical viewfinders also and can't find one to suit my needs anymore. I wrote an email to Canon about a year ago, when I was camera shopping, asking why they are eliminating it on most of their new (new at that time) Powershots. The reply I got was that they're responding to consumers who are demanding larger LCD screens and don't need optical viewfinders. I replied that they should start reading forums to see how many people are lamenting the lack of viewfinders. Some people don't like to use the LCD because it eats up battery power. Others, like me, live in the desert with bright sunshine that renders the camera pretty useless with only a washed-out LCD screen. I asked the person at Canon to pass on my pleadings to Canon powers-that-be to not eliminate optical viewfinders. I also need a Powershot size with 6x or higher optical zoom for my business use, and I love my A720IS, but that was discontinued in 2008 so I can't buy another. I can't afford $300+ for a new camera. Canon appears to no longer care about consumer comments and just goes with the flow. I have three Powershots, but may have to move on to a non-canon if I can find a camera that better matches my needs. I can't be loyal to Canon if they no longer offer what I'm looking for.
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I wouldn't think it would matter what camera you were using. Even a "nikon," lol. Its just something that magnifies your view, and keeps the bright sun light off your viewing screen. Its such a great piece when you are out shooting in Bright sun.I even used it to see my phone better yesterday at the air show! A MUST HAVE in bright sun!
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I have not had a harder time seeing the LCD screen in the sun light than other cameras on the market. The only thing I am not happy with is how the zoom works. I love to zoom in and out quickly for different shots. It is more difficult to do this on this camera. Other than that I absolutely love it!
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I found the LCD screen on the TG-830 is no better, and no worse, than similar cameras I have used. Yes, in very bright sunlight, it tends to wash out, but I found it acceptable for grab shots I take on vacation. This is not the camera I would choose for really serious photography, but then it is rugged and waterproof, so it can survive where more serious cameras would fail, so....
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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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This is my husbands camera. I know that he uses the view finder on a fairly regular basis--especially in bright sunlight. There is nothing like the screen and live view with a cable release on a tripod for great photos, though.
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I did not see any noticable difference in bright sunlight except for the anti glare. It was less "mirror-like" but, it's not a miracle. It's not going to make an LCD be like a Kindle Paperwhite in the daylight. That's a whole different manufacturing process and not a anti-glare film.
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I went to the beach with this camera, which I just purchased, to take pictures for my friend's Christmas cards. We went close to sunset and depending on where the sun was in the sky, the glare was an issue. I found myself adjusting my angle not only to keep the glare off the screen, but to keep the glare out of the picture. I live in NW Florida, so your experience and conditions may vary. I took some amazing pictures with this camera that day. Why don't you ask the guy at best buy to walk outside with you with the camera to help you make a decision? The people at my local best buy are always more than accomodating. I went to the beach with this camera, which I just purchased, to take pictures for my friend's Christmas cards. We went close to sunset and depending on where the sun was in the sky, the glare was an issue. I found myself adjusting my angle not only to keep the glare off the screen, but to keep the glare out of the picture. I live in NW Florida, so your experience and conditions may vary. I took some amazing pictures with this camera that day. Why don't you ask the guy at best buy to walk outside with you with the camera to help you make a decision? The people at my local best buy are... » Read More I went to the beach with this camera, which I just purchased, to take pictures for my friend's Christmas cards. We went close to sunset and depending on where the sun was in the sky, the glare was an issue. I found myself adjusting my angle not only to keep the glare off the screen, but to keep the glare out of the picture. I live in NW Florida, so your experience and conditions may vary. I took some amazing pictures with this camera that day. Why don't you ask the guy at best buy to walk outside with you with the camera to help you make a decision? The people at my local best buy are always more than accomodating. « Show Less
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I'm not sur exactly about the types of light, but even in a sunny day, you see perfectly pictures or anything on you screen. For taking pictures, it's the best, you actually see what you're taking a picture of!
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Yes, it is visible in just about all sunny conditions. In those cases where the sun is in direct line with the subject, just by looking at the screen at a slight angle will allow you to see the subject in the screen and you can still take the picture. I never had any problems with the sun, either. Hope this helps.
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Love the camera, but you can't see in bright sunlight. You need a camera with an eyepiece for viewing in sunlight. Fuji makes this model also.
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You can definitely see the display in direct sunlight, check emails and Facebook and so on, as long as the brightness turned up. You have better viewing in the shade, of course. And I wouldn't want to sit and read a book in direct sunlight, even with the Moshi protector. The sun will overpower your display no matter what matte screen cover you have on. It's not the reflectivity that is the problem. It's the sheer brightness of the sun compared with the weaker backlight of the ipad that makes it difficult.
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I have mine in a window sill and it works fine with one exception. During the daylight hours there is a reflection of the camera back into the camera. This is not a fault of the camera, but if anyone else has experienced the same thing and found a solution I would appreciate hearing about it. Because I accidently came upon this site and don't know if I could find it again, please email me at tmf24556@aol.comTom
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I have a camera without a viewfinder, and it is a problem to see anything outdoors in the sun. On my next camera purchase, I will go back to having a viewfinder.
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Normally it does not but I have to admit on a recent trip to San Diego I was taking photographs during the day and the sun was very bright and I almost couldn't see the display/screen because of the glare. On the flip side it took amazing pictures and the outdoor videos came out fantastic. You can actually use the zoom while recording a video.
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I use the tablet outdoors when the weather is nice but that would be usually in the shade and I find it satisfactory. Reading the tablet in bright sunshine, for me, is a bit of a challenge. I have found that positioning the tablet so it is shaded in sunlight makes for better reading....like say putting your body between the sun and the Nook.