compact with a decent viewfinder
http://www.pentax.co.uk/en/digital-compact.html
You could also see if this entices her:
http://www.pentax.co.uk/en/digital-mirrorless/PENTAX-Q
I would like someone to confirm or deny the statement from the Jessop's assistant.
My expectation is that herself will still reject a compact that does not have a viewfinder, but who knows the mind of the fair sex.
The saga plays on
As regards screens, in very bright sunlight they benefit from being shielded by a hand, but given that they they can be worked with.
I was working quite happily with the Q in brilliant sunlight on Sunday.
OVFs on compacts are always small. they do not allow you to check focus. They are not accurate in terms of framing as they are not TTL. They do not display any shooting information.
You can hold the camera steady while using the screen by tucking your elbows in and resting them on your chest. And choose a model with image stabilisation to get rid of any remaining unsteadiness.
Off topic post removed accordingly.
My wife is as gullible as the next one which is why I am resting upon the advice of this forum regarding how much improved are the rear screens. I, personally am sceptical.
Having just spent a week cruising in the Caribbian in very bright sunlight I saw very few of the cruise passengers using digital compacts. There were many DSLR's. Those using compacts and mobile phones were constantly shielding both cameras and mobile phones!!
OK. So we don't suffer from this intense sunlight here but it did give me sufficient reason to support the wife in wanting a viewfinder as a backup when using the camera in bright conditions, which is what she did when in the Caribbian. The search began simply to find a similar camera that uses SD cards
I appreciate the comments given. If the solution had been simple I have sufficient experience to have sorted it.
The lack of Pentax compacts with viewfinders have found us straying a little from the point here and I support John in that we should not actively promote other makes.
I can now take the search away from Pentax. I am sure those other Forums will welcome my interest in their make of camera.
My wife has an ultracompact Pentax Optio s5i from 2005 which has a viewfinder and she will not consider a more modern one without a viewfinder.
She is a keen photographer and takes a lot of photos.
So I bought two more Optio s5i cheaply on Ebay,so she has three to choose from if faults occur. Presently all three are faultless.
It surfaced in 2004. Unless a model was purchased late it might be a bit chancy used.
How many models after this did Pentax continue the viewfinder I am wondering? Is there any way of finding this information?
I have tried to search for details of an electronic add on viewfinder but guess this would make any compact bulkier than the wife would expect, but it all adds up to expectations.
The wife would not expect me to offer her a naff viewfinder. Having now handled a new Pentax optio without a viewfinder, she was almost overcome with the beauty of the beast. You can never win!!
Having stood and listened to advice given to prospective customers in our local Jessops store I would never take or send anyone there.
Indeed. I was in a Jessops store the other day and overheard one of the salesmen advising a customer who was obviously new to the DSLR world that they would need a UV filter for each of their DSLR lenses because looking through the viewfinder without one could, I quote, 'damage your retina'.
I also overheard a salesman in the same store advise a customer that a certain model of bridge camera was 'the only one on the market to offer a hot shoe'. At least the UV filter advice could be put down to ignorance at a pinch, if one were feeling generous. This one is simply an outright lie.
Having stood and listened to advice given to prospective customers in our local Jessops store I would never take or send anyone there.
Indeed. I was in a Jessops store the other day and overheard one of the salesmen advising a customer who was obviously new to the DSLR world that they would need a UV filter for each of their DSLR lenses because looking through the viewfinder without one could, I quote, 'damage your retina'.
I also overheard a salesman in the same store advise a customer that a certain model of bridge camera was 'the only one on the market to offer a hot shoe'. At least the UV filter advice could be put down to ignorance at a pinch, if one were feeling generous. This one is simply an outright lie.
Says it all about this so-called camera shop
Michael
Hi. I have checked out both of these cameras. Great reviews but they are not compacts.
This camera is for my beloved. Herself has become impatient with my failure to meet her expectations and have visited Jessops. The assistant has informed her that the latest compacts do not suffer from the problem of viewing in bright sunshine.
Herself is now exploring Pentax compacts.
Who am I to challenge a Jessops assistant.
So! Which Pentax compact do |I steer her towards
Second Hand S50!
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This camera is for my beloved. Herself has become impatient with my failure to meet her expectations and have visited Jessops. The assistant has informed her that the latest compacts do not suffer from the problem of viewing in bright sunshine.
Herself is now exploring Pentax compacts.
Who am I to challenge a Jessops assistant.
So! Which Pentax compact do |I steer her towards