I can purchase a Canon digital camera with a large 3" LCD screen with no optical viewfinder but I will have problems viewing outside or I could get a model with a small 2.5" screen with an optical viewfinder. Both models cost about the same.Will the optical viewfinder enable me to frame my photos outside? I have tried shading the LCD screen on my cell phone but it doesn't help. I don't want to get stuck with a camera that I can't use. I don't know how people use their laptops out in bright sunlight; to me it's unwatchable. I would prefer the larger screen for indoor use but most of my photography is done outside in bright sun. Any suggestions? The model with the larger screen is great indoors and is a better buy. What should I do? it does not have a reflective coating
I have the canon sd600
you can see the screen with the sun directly on it
it has a high resolution screen
the sd630 is a little less in resolution Manufacturers have been paying attention. Most of the newer models (not all) have a way to either automatically increase the screen brightness when in bright conditions, or a setting to turn on and off the extra brightness to use the camera outdoors. I would see if you could test the camera you are looking at in the store and ask the sales rep (hopefully he knows) whether or not the screen can/will get brighter in sunlight. You never know... the model you are looking at could work great for you. | 