Many mirrorless cameras only have an LCD screen, so are we saying they don’t have a viewfinder? The context wasn’t your pedantic view of what a viewfinder is, the context was comparing mirrorless cameras to dSLR cameras. I have clearly laid out a case why OPs critique of dSLRs only having optical viewfinders (which they called “analog”) is misguided with extensive examples and a solid basis for my claim. The fact you are so focused on your definition of a single word shows you are trying to “win” the debate rather than be factual and genuine, so I’ll say have a “great day!” and continue on with my life.
> Many mirrorless cameras only have an LCD screen, so are we saying they don’t have a viewfinder?
Yes. That's what everyone says, manufacturers, retailers, and customers. Take for example this comparison chart on Olympus' website. Note some cameras, with a rear display have no Viewfinder listed where there is none:
They call the rear screen the "monitor." Which seems fine, but I've also read it called the rear display, main display, preview screen, and so on.
> The context wasn’t your pedantic view of what a viewfinder is
If I call an apple an "apple," that isn't a pedantic view, that's the name of the object. If I call a Viewfinder a "Viewfinder" that is no less a pedantic view, and instead the name of thing we're discussing.
In general you obviously misunderstood what the word viewfinder meant, and went off on a rant that didn't make a whole lot of sense as a result. I'd suggest you go try a mirrorless camera with a digital viewfinder and report back when you have the prerequisite knowledge for this topic.
> I'd suggest you go try a mirrorless camera with a digital viewfinder and report back when you have the prerequisite knowledge for this topic.
I own two of them. I also own a bunch of dSLRs too. I also am a professional photographer with decades of experience with camera gear.
I’d suggest you not assume things about others without having sufficient context, but at least you’ve now proven my assumption about you was warranted, despite not having enough perspective to prove it before.
It is a reasonable assumption given that you didn't know what a Viewfinder was, and keep insisting the screen on the back is one even now.
When your mistake was pointed out by multiple posters, you then doubled down, called the industry standard terminology that is likely older than either of us "pedantic."
It is fine to not know things, or to have holes in your knowledge. It isn't fine to keep on doubling down rather than admit obvious mistakes.
All you had to do was read the Wikipedia article on Viewfinders in the "decades" you've been "professionally" taking photos.
