To use a Viewfinder or Not?

[viper69]

Someone recommended the Fuji F10 to me because I had mentioned I might take pictures in low light settings...like at parties or more likely, city night scenes.

W/that said..they said checkout the F10. I did, it has a huge screen 2.5" which is what I want...HOwever it didn't have a viewfinder...

I was wondering how useful people have found the viewfinder in a digital camera as opposed to not having one at all.

If the F10 had a viewfinder, I would definitely get it..but no viewfinder makes me reluctant.

I have never owned a digital cam or even used one that much either..Just film based SLRs

[famjad21]

I would never buy a camera without a viewfinder.

I don't think it matters in a low light situation but I have never found the LCD useful in a bright outdoor situation.

Frank

[hondadon98]

I have a Panasonic fz20 and love it. Look for reviews on various web sites

[hondadon98]

OPPS, forgot to say that is has a viewfinder with and adjustment for you to use w/o wearing your glasses. Use it most of the time as I am used to my 35MM SLR.