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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WayneF" data-source="post: 170815" data-attributes="member: 12496">That is just how a DSLR is.  Which is a plus, the viewfinder is usually better, more clear.  This difference is because the DSLR has the reflex mirror and focal plane shutter, so the shutter is never open (exposing the sensor), except at the shutter button.  Compact cameras are different, opening the mechanical shutter, using the rear LCD with an electronic shutter in the CCD chip.   Normally their viewfinders are very crummy, if even present.Some DSLR models (D7100, D600, etc) have a movie mode, requiring an open shutter and electronic shutter and the LCD view (called Live View).  This can be also used for still pictures, and then you can hold it over your head in a crowd, but the focus ability is less good.</blockquote>