Two questions. Is there an optical viewfinder and does the lcd screen tilt?
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.
527573
no it can't be tilt. but if you need a good monitor for a good Price this is for you.
611783
Yes, it does have a tilt function; the light will aim straight out or it will swivel down in its frame by about ~45deg. It will stay at whatever angle you put it at within these bounds.
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.
1498138
There is no viewfinder, but I think the screen is easy on the eyes. Also, you can adjust the brightness of the display. Speaking of vision issues, I have to wear reading glasses for things up close. I should wear bifocals, but I am chilling on replacing an expensive pair I just lost recently. I will probably going to graduated contacts. Enough of that. I sometimes do not have the readers handy when I shoot, and things look blurry - mainly in low light situations. I have learned that I can trust the camera's auto focus, and just have to make sure I have the zoom and framing I want. Very rarely do I come away with less than sharp lines, unless conditions are such that I expected them. However, I have been pleasantly surprised in most cases by the sharp lines this camera produces when there should be everything but.
424637
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.
1254146
I've only had it for less than a week, haven't encountered that, sorry. I use the optical viewfinder mostly, don't really look at the images until I'm back at the computer.
1099031
Yes, it has both a viewfinder as well as a rear panel monitor, which sits on a swivel, so it can be turned around either in order to protect it from the elements or for those who simply wish to use the viewfinder.
1907339
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.
830403
No, it's a fixed point of view camera. It does not have pan and tilt like some others. The only way to adjust the viewing angle is to do it manually by hand.
1985015
Yes, built in. It is how you adjust controls and features. It tilts only up and down, not east and west. Love it!
278132
No more than any other camera...in fact, because you can tilt the screen you can adjust to an angle that gives the best visibility for the situation. So definitely better than a screen that doesn't tilt.
1915347
Yes, it does adjust slightly to tilt up and down. But these do NOT work like the Ultrasharps that can be used horizontally and/or vertically. It's got a wonderful, clear large picture at a reasonable cost. I bought this for my father and he needed a screen large enough that he could see at his desk. So far, he loves it.
1133285
No it does not have a view finder but the LCD screen seems really reliable so far.
2030487
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
1369421
Hi Susan, the tilting screen allows you to take photos overhead or down low or angles where it would be difficult to look through the vewifinder. it is helpful for me for taking pet photos and at concerts among other places. hope this helps. i love my OM-D-E-M5, just an amazing camera.
1985017
Does not have eyepiece viewfinder. Has LCD screen. Can buy third party eyepiece viewfinder