Why I prefer the LCD screen to the viewfinder

Every photographer has their own unique approach and preferences when it comes to capturing the perfect shot.

One aspect that often sparks debate among photographers is whether to use a viewfinder or an LCD screen to compose. I recently had a discussion with some photographers about this. It was based on one of my previous newsletters in which I wrote a love letter to my Ricoh GRII.

As an avid photographer and owner of the Ricoh GRII, you may have guessed by now that I prefer the LCD screen to the viewfinder. It hasn't always been this way. I used to prefer the viewfinder. That was because I had to choose between my DSLR and my phone, and with those the choice is not that hard. Although I shoot a lot with my phone and enjoy it, it just doesn't feel like a camera. Let's not talk about what photography is and what it isn't. Framing a shot on my phone is just not for me.

Photo: JohnWebster via Unsplash

When I got my Ricoh GRII, a small compact camera that shoots RAW and is widely considered to be one of the best cameras for street photography, I started to appreciate the LCD screen for composing th…