Thursday, October 27, 2011

Digital Cameras without viewfinders

Problem: Camera companies are phasing out viewfinders on their cheaper cameras.  Why have camera companies decided to get rid of viewfinders for the lower end models?  A screen is nice, but it is almost impossible to see a screen when it is a bright and sunny day.  But seriously, I guess no one wants to take pictures when it is beautiful outside.

A viewfinder on a digital camera is now rare, but such a feature allows you to actually see/frame the picture without battling the awful outside glare on LCD screens.

And some of these wonderful LCD-only cameras have some wonderful features, especially since they are not in the SLR category, but why not include the viewfinder so that you can USE the features when it's bright outside?

You camera companies baffle and disappoint me.  Obviously the solution here is simple: Bring back some of the R&D in past models, and incorporate the viewfinder for newer models.  People who are amateur photographers but want some control in their photos will probably pay a little bit more for such a feature.

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