Is there another brand of electronic view finders that will work with the X Vario, I just order my X Vario but dont want to spend 500$ on a viewfinder
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I have the same issue and ordered an Olympus viewfinder vf-2, which is perfectly fit with my X vario. Of course, the price is just half of Leica view finder. But it took me about 1 month shipped from Japan...
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I replaced my Canon 60d and smaller Sony A55 with an Olympus E-P3. I've owned several intro/mid-level dSLRs, and I would say the E-P3 was my favorite camera of all time. My pictures were amazing, it was fast, and best of all was that it was truly portable - perfect for my hiking trips. Were you mainly using the camera in auto mode? I always used it in manual, so can't really tell you how good or bad the camera did in 'A' mode - but in manual mode it was nearly perfect. The lenses you use may also play a role. My favorite lens of all time had been (maybe still is) the Canon 24-70mm lens, and I thought I would never find something that worked just as well, but I came across the Panasonic 14-140mm lens, which is super amazing, and became my favorite and main lens for the E-P3. The lack of viewfinder was never an issue for me, since I used the VF-2 view finder by Olympus. Sure, I was never happy using the E-P3 without the viewfinder, so I kept it on most of the time. I did sell the E-P3 on Ebay soon after the OM-D was announced. I figured that if the E-P3 had become my favorite camera of all time, getting the OM-D would be a no brainer since the specs are better than the E-P3 and it included a built in viewfinder. I have used an NEX-5 (first gen) in the past, and I must say I hated that camera due to how hard it made to shoot in 'M' mode; however, Sony released the NEX-7, a nearly perfect camera targeted towards potential dSLR owners. Deciding between the NEX-7 and the OM-D is a challenge, and they each have their pluses and negatives; however, those looking to replace a dSLR for some trips, shouldn't consider anything other than the OM-D(m4/3) or NEX-7(e-mount) for the time being; although, I bet Panasonic has something in the works to compete with Sony and Olympus.
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I sent this unit back as a soon as I received it. Never got it to work properly. No help from customer service either. Ended up with the summer dual view something or the other from Target. Cheaper and much better image quality. Good luck, wish I could help!
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The Fuji FinePix S6800 has a 3" diagonal LCD Monitor for seeing what the camera sees. That is considered the view finder.
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The viewfinder on the 780is is a joke. It's SO tiny. I feel like an absolute moron trying to use it. Otherwise, LOVE the camera.I'm getting a camera for my friend for her birthday, and the 940is is the easy choice for me.
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Can you use the Sony FDA-EV1S view finder or any other sony viewfinder with the A3000a
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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.
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I guess I am not able to answer, but I did find a site from which to download the latest updates to my camera and the viewfinder works great.
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Hello, no, the Vario X has an integral 28-70mm equivalent lens, Leica makes many bodies allowing the use of other lenses, but that is not the design principle of the Vario X. Thanks.
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It doesn't come with a viewfinder, no - but there are two available optical viewfinder from Ricoh for it, as well a few other aftermarket viewfinders that will work well to varying degrees.Model GV-1 is the most popular.
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Look closely at the picture of the view finder. You'll notice a tripod size screw in a metal plate. The slots cut in the metal are for adjustment forward, back and side to side.I use one on my Canon t3i and it's excellent. It's easy to mount and you can fit it to cover the entire screen which makes the screen your view finder for video and easy to see and and use.I've been using mine for several months with excellent results. Remember also it's always best to use manual focus with video along with an VR lens. Good luck
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I am definitely looking toward the x10. Viewfinder, manual zoom, unique sensor geometry. It's almost perfect on paper and the sample images look great.
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No view finder. Good battery life for still shots, but videos are a different story. I get about 30 minutes of video per set of batteries.
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I always leave it hooked to the body.... so it is almost like built in type, except being manual.However, I'd rather have the viewfinder .... the lack of it is terrible :(
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Yes. That's the exact purpose for any viewfinder on a camera. Ones that don't have to have bright and sharp back panel LCDs. Although the resolution of the evf isn't the best, it does allow for easier viewing in bright sunlight.
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I have one and it hooks up nicely as described. It obviously solves a serious problem with LCD only viewfinders in any kind of bright light condition. It's extreme, definitely defeats the main feature of a small camera with a large sensor, the rear lens could be made finer, but the cost is low. Therefore, I mostly use this item:RainbowImaging LCD Pop-Up Screen Hood Cover for Sony E-Mount NEX-5 NEX-3 NEX-C3 CameraIt helps protect the LCD, folds and unfolds instantly, while retaining the camera's overall size, it fits in the camera case! I'd get both, oh wait, I did... I have one and it hooks up nicely as described. It obviously solves a serious problem with LCD only viewfinders in any kind of bright light condition. It's extreme, definitely defeats the main feature of a small camera with a large sensor, the rear lens could be made finer, but the cost is low. Therefore, I mostly use this item:RainbowImaging LCD Pop-Up Screen Hood Cover for Sony E-Mount NEX-5 NEX-3 NEX-C3 CameraIt helps protect the LCD, folds and unfolds instantly, while retaining the camera's overall size, it fits in... » Read More I have one and it hooks up nicely as described. It obviously solves a serious problem with LCD only viewfinders in any kind of bright light condition. It's extreme, definitely defeats the main feature of a small camera with a large sensor, the rear lens could be made finer, but the cost is low. Therefore, I mostly use this item:RainbowImaging LCD Pop-Up Screen Hood Cover for Sony E-Mount NEX-5 NEX-3 NEX-C3 CameraIt helps protect the LCD, folds and unfolds instantly, while retaining the camera's overall size, it fits in the camera case! I'd get both, oh wait, I did... « Show Less
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Hi Mike, I would really go for the viewfinder. I just bought a new camera with no view finder and I dropped it after 3 months (eeek!) and now it still takes pictures but I can't see what I am taking! Also, it is difficult in the sun with no view finder or in the dark. Hope this helps. I need buy a new camera and it will have a viewfinder!