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view·find·er  (vyfndr)
n.
A device on a camera that indicates, either optically or electronically, what will appear in the field of view of the lens.

viewfinder [ˈvjuːˌfaɪndə]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) a device on a camera, consisting of a lens system and sometimes a ground-glass screen, enabling the user to see what will be included in his photograph Sometimes shortened to finder
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.viewfinder - optical device that helps a user to find the target of interestviewfinder - optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest
camera, photographic camera - equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
gun-sight, gunsight - a sight used for aiming a gun
optical device - a device for producing or controlling light
telescope, scope - a magnifier of images of distant objects
Translations
viewfinder [ˈvjuːˌfaɪndəʳ] N (Phot) → visor m (de imagen), objetivo m
viewfinder [ˈvjuːfaɪndər] nviseur m
viewing figures [ˈvjuːɪŋ] nplchiffres mpl d'audience
viewing public [ˈvjuːɪŋ] ntéléspectateurs mpl
viewfinder
nSucher m
viewfinder [ˈvjuːˌfaɪndəʳ] n (Phot) → mirino


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There are usually two ways to compose a shot on a digital camera: looking at the image screen where you will eventually see the finished product, or looking through the optical viewfinder (the little window near the top of the camera.
Standard size prints usually do not match the aspect ratio of a camera's viewfinder.
7 inch LCD viewfinder proves to be boon for viewing, creating and editing your videos and images with its large size and incorporated colors.
 
 
 
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