Does this camera also have a regular view finder?
595822
yes, you can view through the viewfinder for those tight shots. it is a very nice camera.
579935
I am not familiar enough yet with the camera to be able to tell you anything much about it. It has a zoom lens which I find helpful, and the only thing I know about it is that you see the subject your want to take a picture of through the large square in the back of it, point and shoot. But as far as I know, only the more expensive camera's would have a view finder on them, but I am not an authority on it. Hope this helps.
2166990
Hi... No view finder but the monitor changes into different angles which is nice to have. I got a battery charger with rechargeable batteries & I am enjoying them. Batteries will go a long time if you just take pics. I use the video so they won't last as long but they have lasted long enough for my approval. Hope this helps. mark
1849828
There is no view finder. The lens is a wide angle type and I've not had any issues with it not picking up a good field of view.
763843
Yes it does I owned the camera and used the view finder quite frequently, good camera too reasonably fast and takes good pictures with a fast burst mode
994844
This camera DOES HAVE a viewfinder!! Yes, I am frustrated by the new cameras coming out without viewfinders. It is very hard to see those LCD screens when you are taking photos outdoors. I LOVE this camera. I have 5 Nikon Coolpix cameras, and this is the best for its lightness, automatic lens cover, takes fabulous photos and picture perfect videos without the zoom making any noise if you zoom in and out. If I lost this camera, I would replace it with the exact same model.
1106747
Yes it does. I bought it because of the view finder, but I am finding that the LED Screen is so sharp I rarely have to use the viewfinder even in bright conditions.
763842
Yes, you can switch to an electronic view finder with a button and use it as a normal SLR. Great feature!
739681
Yes it does and that was one of the main reasons I purchased. A viewfinder is great when shooting in bright sun and a reflective background like a beach.
2096379
It does not have an eye view finder but you can make the screen resolution darker or lighter which might help. I used it under water but I was standing and just stuck it under then took pictures. The first time I did this I had trouble with the sun reflecting. That night I played with it and darkened the screen. I had no problems seeing the second day!
1096831
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.
866774
My wife has the camera now but I believe it does NOT have a regular viewfinder, only an LCD through the lens.
500861
No it does not ive found view finders more frequent on sony and the waterproof rugged cameras or the slr/xlr
732977
It does, but it's digital. When you look in the viewfinder your looking at a small screen inside the viewfinder.
466908
Yes--at least mine does. Also, unlike many P&S; cameras it has and optical finder as well and LCD making it much easier to compose a photo in bright sunlight.
1188968
No, unfortunately it does not..Just the LCD screen which makes it hard to see in bright light. I do have the Canon sx30IS that has the viewfinder, + reticulating LCD screen. Only problem is it is a lot heavier than this xs500is.
604712
Yes, it comes with a viewfinder, quite a nice one, actually. The whole set up was good value, for the money.