Are you a viewfinder or screen user?

Viewfinder for photos
Screen for videos or low down photos
 
Viewfinder most of the time, I shoot macro mostly this time of year, occasionally if the subject isn’t going anywhere I’ll put the camera on a tripod and manual focus using the screen zoomed in

It’s definitely easier on the knees using the screen though :oops: :$ and would prefer to work like that but normally the butterflies etc won’t hang around long enough to set up the tripod
 
Both. My DSLR (Canon 30D) doesn't have live view, so it's VF only. My wife's Panasonic TZ9 - which I use 90% of the time - is the other way round. I'm comfortable with these cameras and have no desire to 'upgrade' either of them.
 
Because most of my photography is still life (on a tripod), I mainly use the LCD screen or I'm tethered to a laptop. But if I'm out and about with my camera I use the viewfinder, although if I'm using a tripod for flowers or macro shots I probably use the LCD screen.
 
When I used a DSLR, I only used the viewfinder, since switching to mirrorless, I'd say 75% live view.
 
ShinySideUp said:
Should have done a poll but looking through the replies it's looking like 95% plus for the viewfinder
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Results will be skewed depending on the camera as well DSLR Vs Mirrorless I feel.
 
robj20 said:
Results will be skewed depending on the camera as well DSLR Vs Mirrorless I feel.
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Yes that’s true but it does mainly depend on the type of photography people are doing I think, some things are easier to do through a viewfinder, I still mainly use the viewfinder on mirror less
But do agree mirror less does make using the back screen easier
 
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Viewfinder!
Atm getting up and down isn’t a problem so never use the screen but I’m sure this will change at some point
 
Viewfinder 99% but will use the screen when the camera is either very low and I dont want to lie on the floor or high over my head for a different angle.
 
CharleyL said:
Now the question about hats?

I usually wear a baseball type cap. It's usually white and of a design that is a mesh ventilated fabric (very hot Summers here) on the rear half with a Velcro size adjustment strap. Mine say "PHOTOGRAPHER" in red across the front in large letters. I had wanted it to say "Staff" on the upper line and "Photographer" below it, but the supplier left Staff off and I decided that it wasn't necessary anyway and didn't return them. When shooting begins, the hat is turned to put the brim on the back, so I can get my head close to the camera to use the viewfinder and I usually forget to turn it back after the shoot (anybody else have a half round Suntan spot on their foreheads?). I've been looking for a better hat design that works well for photographers, but I haven't found one yet. I burn easily and thin hair doesn't help much, so a hat is absolutely necessary when I'm outside. Any suggestions will be appreciated?

Charley
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Best I've found are the short brimmed special forces jungle hats (short brim all around) These have a soft enough brim the camera just pushes it out the way. Also good for kneeling on and keeping your trousers clean. Not as smart as a baseball cap which I prefere though, for that I have a carabiner on my belt and just clip it on.
As for the hole in the cap why not just sew a bit of felt or whatever over the hole on the inside? I doubt many people actually ajust their caps after setting them up.
 
As a beginner I find the viewfinder easier to “read” all the information that’s displayed, however the screen is great for those low shots
 
CharleyL said:
Now the question about hats?

I usually wear a baseball type cap. It's usually white and of a design that is a mesh ventilated fabric (very hot Summers here) on the rear half with a Velcro size adjustment strap. Mine say "PHOTOGRAPHER" in red across the front in large letters. I had wanted it to say "Staff" on the upper line and "Photographer" below it, but the supplier left Staff off and I decided that it wasn't necessary anyway and didn't return them. When shooting begins, the hat is turned to put the brim on the back, so I can get my head close to the camera to use the viewfinder and I usually forget to turn it back after the shoot (anybody else have a half round Suntan spot on their foreheads?). I've been looking for a better hat design that works well for photographers, but I haven't found one yet. I burn easily and thin hair doesn't help much, so a hat is absolutely necessary when I'm outside. Any suggestions will be appreciated?

Charley
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I have very little hair and I find a good coating of factor 50 is helpful. I don't like baseball caps and usually wear a very battered Panama hat I bought in Ecuador in 1989.
 
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