“I received two exact opposite answers, try again. Does this camera have a viewfinder to look through when you are RECORDING video not viewing an already recorded video?”
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Yes, the viewfinder can be used for recording and viewing after.It is one of the best features of this camera. It is color and in high def. It makes a huge difference on sunny days where the screen can be difficult to see, and for people with vision issues, because there is adjustable focus in the viewfinder.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, it does.and it's better than trying to view the lcd screen in bright sunlight. BUT it's small and not very bright. It needs a deeper rubber sun visor than what Sony gave it. When shooting in the general direction of the light [never ideal] I find myself frequently holding my left hand pressed tightly against my forehead to block the remaining incoming light. That helps. Also, be SURE to carefully "dial in" your required eye setting on the right side of the eye piece. You will need it set as close to your vision requirements as possibe. Glasses wearer? You are out of luck. -- unless you can somehow attach a black tape "wraparound" extension to the eyepiece..That seems messy and very temporary. .Still, for the money -- it's a "WOW!" I have only recorded 4-K at the 60 mb'sec. rate [not 100 mb/sec.] and the quality is astounding. In bright sunlight you might want to attach a #2 or 3 ND filter. This will permit the camera to shoot at a shutter speed closer to the preferred 1/60 th or 1/30th of a second. If you don't, in bright light the too fast shutter speed that the camera will select can cause a visible quivering effect. Not garbage at all, but not as nice as what you could get with a slower shutter speed. M.J.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.To me, because I wear eyeglasses, the viewfinder is too small. An additional snap on cap would have been great.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi Gail, the FDR-AX53 does have a viewfinder (0.24 in)/Color, 1 555 200 dots equivalent. Dave
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes! One of the main selling features for me was the viewfinder. And you can open it and discreetly film without even touching the LCD screen.
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