How important is the viewfinder on a digital camera?
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Swedish Meatball 87 asked:
I’m shopping for a new digital camera, and all the models that interest me have no viewfinder, “LCD only.” This seems like it might be a problem, since if the LCD screen breaks, or there is a glare on the screen, it will be difficult to line up a good shot. How important is the viewfinder on a digital camera, and why do so many compact and subcompact cameras have LCD only, rather than a viewfinder and and LCD like the other cameras I’ve owned? Do you have any suggestions for a good camera under $400 with good shutter lag?

I’m shopping for a new digital camera, and all the models that interest me have no viewfinder, “LCD only.” This seems like it might be a problem, since if the LCD screen breaks, or there is a glare on the screen, it will be difficult to line up a good shot. How important is the viewfinder on a digital camera, and why do so many compact and subcompact cameras have LCD only, rather than a viewfinder and and LCD like the other cameras I’ve owned? Do you have any suggestions for a good camera under $400 with good shutter lag?


Posted on April 26th, 2008 by CamCorder
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