Finally an EVF from Canon

The new Canon GX-1 Mark II is here

We now have Canon's latest enthusiast compact, the Powershot G1 X Mark II. It has s a near-SLR-sized large sensor  with a  dedicated fast F2-3.9 lens with a nice 24-120mm range, making it an ideal choice as a small  and not cumbersome travel camera. It has dual electronic control rings around the lens - one of which is clickless - and a tilting rear screen.
BUT, what I really  like is the EV -electronic view finder. Join the club, Canon.
I do not understand how one can make a serious composition and hold a camera steady while looking  at an LCD. Then on sunny days it's really impossible to do so. I have the Olympus EPL-2 and the Panasonic GX-1 both with EVF's.  They are absolutely necessary tools. They should really be built in.

As you can see, the camera  has a different, more business like grip as to make holding more pleasant and steady. This from it's looks, at least, appears to be a very nice camera as an all around image maker that will not get in the way. This is so important on a vacation. Yes vacation. Why must we turn our vacations into photographic assignments? Why not relax and be on vacation even from so called serious photography? Why not savor the place instead of worrying about what lens to use. Why not enjoy the food instead of constantly being on the lookout for images that with a sense of relaxation will usually be made anyway. Use the old carpet diem approach and relax. I am still surrounded by thousands of slides from years ago and frankly, I do not really know what to do with them. Many are nice images but not as nice as I thought they were when I took the. Today, this is a bigger problem as digital images cost nothing to take, we end up with more mediocrities. Fortunately we can DELETE, most of the. But I digress.