Camcorders with viewfinder

The presence of a viewfinder

— the presence of a viewfinder in the design of the camera — devices in the form of an eyepiece and a small screen under it. In some cases, using the viewfinder is more convenient than using an external flip-up display: for example, in bright sunlight, the display may “blind”, while the image in the viewfinder is clearly visible in any light. The main disadvantages of this device are associated with the need to keep the eyepiece no further than a couple of centimeters from the eye — this does not give such freedom of action as shooting through the screen, and can also create inconvenience for users who wear glasses (although the viewfinder eyepiece often has its own diopter adjustment). Therefore, this function in modern models is rather an addition to the display and is relatively rare, mainly in the professional segment.