I'm considering buying the CX550VE. However I am interested in its view finder operation. Does the LCD screen need to be open for the camera to operate or can you operate the camera with the LCD screen closed and just use the view finder. My local Sony Centre tell me that the screen needs to be open, although they didn't have a model in stock to demonstrate.
It seems a little strange that they would go to the trouble of fitting a view finder and not allow the camera to operate with the screen closed.
HDR-CX550 View Finder Operation
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Re: HDR-CX550 View Finder Operation
If it's like the XR520v -- and they should be similar -- the cam turns on when you either a) open the LCD screen, or b) slide back the telescoping end of the eyepiece while the LCD is still closed.
Best to DL the manual and double check, I suppose.
Best to DL the manual and double check, I suppose.
Adam
Re: HDR-CX550 View Finder Operation
You're right Adam I have a cx550v and the camera will turn on and operate with the lcd closed and the vf slid back
Crappy little vf but totally fantastic lcd
Crappy little vf but totally fantastic lcd