LCD vs. optical viewfinder (Canon, listen up)

It seems that just about every darn camera is omitting viewfinders from their point and shoots – even the travel zooms, which by definition just might be used in bright sunlight. The argument is that the LCD is so good you don’t need it. I happened upon this place and I am going to show it to you without you having to click.

And here are the words that are underneath the picture of this device that has Panasonic written right on it:

Oftentimes when you’re shooting outdoors in bright, sunny conditions, glare can make it impossible to see your camera’s LCD screen. Panasonic’s DMW-LVF1 electronic viewfinder is the perfect solution to this problem. Just attach it to your compatible Panasonic camera’s hot shoe for a bright, clear view of your subjects, even in strongly back lit settings. This viewfinder also comes in handy for low-angle shots because it can be tilted vertically from 0 to 90 degrees. And it displays the same information as your cam’s LCD, so you can monitor exposure and other camera settings without taking your eye off the scene before you.

And, of course, others are taking up the slack when it comes to other cameras. HoodMan and  look at these reviews.

And, of course, there is this little piece which includes this paragraph:

It’s a sunny day and you get out your digital camera to snap a shot.  The only trouble is you can barely see the screen because of the glare from the bright sun. Except that when you go to look through the view finder, you find that your hi-tech camera may not have a view finder.  So, you aim, you shoot, and you hope for the best.  It happens to many of us.   The Xtend-a-View Pro, by Photosolve, makes efforts to resolve this problem.

So, excuse me guys but I want an optical viewfinder back on my camera, and don’t give me that drivel about it not being as accurate as the LCD because when the sun is out, the LCD is useless and that isn’t accurate at all.

I want lots of pixels, lots of zoom and an optical viewfinder. Got it?

One thought on “LCD vs. optical viewfinder (Canon, listen up)”

  1. That’s why I like my digital SLR…. viewfinder. Yup, it has one. A big one. Like a regular old camera.

    On my way to Illinois. In Clinton country right now, it’s kind of scary.

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