What Is an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)?

See Your Image – Before It Even Exists

The electronic viewfinder (EVF) provides an accurate preview of the final image. Unlike an optical viewfinder, it does not rely on a mirror system and prisms. Instead, it displays the sensor’s digital image in real time on a screen. All camera settings can be reviewed and modified without ever having to take the camera away from your eye. Exposure, white balance, colour and contrast are instantly visible in the viewfinder. This enables a seamless workflow with complete focus on the subject, particularly in shifting light conditions or when capturing artistic images.

Complete Confidence

The electronic viewfinder’s high-resolution display delivers a crisp, detailed image characterised by natural colours, making it easier to evaluate focus and composition. This immediate feedback creates confidence in composition and reduces incorrect settings. In addition, Leica cameras’ electronic viewfinders feature adjustable dioptre compensation, allowing for personalised setting to suit individual eyesight.

Precise Image Preview

The electronic viewfinder shows the subject in real time. It enables you to view all settings, including exposure, white balance and colour effect, precisely as they will be captured.

Flexibility at All Focal Lengths

The EVF consistently displays the exact image area captured by the lens being used. This means that you can precisely adjust ultra-wide-angle, telephoto and macro lenses, allowing for perfectly composed shots.

Convenient Manual Focusing

Focus assist functions, such as focus peaking and focus zoom, make manual focusing easier and provide maximum control over the focus range. This even applies when working with fast lenses that have a shallow depth of field.

Shooting in Challenging Lighting Conditions

Thanks to its close position to the eye, the electronic viewfinder keeps the subject clearly visible, even in bright sunlight or low-light conditions. This ensures you always have a clear view and complete control.

Helpful Additional Information in the Viewfinder

The EVF assists you with your composition by providing practical and convenient tools, such as histograms, a level gauge and grid lines.

Easy Perspective Control

With our cameras, you can display perspective control directly in the EVF, helping to prevent converging lines while shooting.

Electronic and Optical Viewfinder Compared

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

The electronic viewfinder provides a digital live view via its display, instantly reflecting any changes to camera settings. It unlocks a new dimension of control and creative precision.
Optical Viewfinder (OVF)

The optical viewfinder operates entirely through mechanical means, relying solely on optical components. It projects the subject directly into the eye, free from digital processing or external power sources. This results in an image that appears especially natural and free from distortion.