What is a digital camera's "LCD"?

What is a digital camera's "LCD"?

Mark Comon (Vice President, Paul's Photo, Torrance, CA) gives expert video advice on: Why would I use the "image stabilizer" feature?; How do various image stabilizers differ?; What shutter speed range do I need for my digital camera? and more...

An LCD on your digital camera is the viewfinder. It's how you see the picture: on the compact cameras, before you take the picture; on the SLR type, after you take the picture. You have to remember that the LCDs are not created equal on all digital cameras. Some cameras are brighter, crisper, clearer than others, so you need to test that to see which one you can see the best in comparing. But remember, the LCD has zero effect on the picture quality. It just is how you view the picture.