[I just grabbed a TVS at a very low price in the past 2 months. I have not found the viewfinder to be too dark. Granted my 6006, RB67, Kiev 60, Contaflex, Zoommate 90, and even my elph all have brighter viewfinders. But really think about it, I use the view finder only to help with composition, I can see the details of my subject with my own eyes. I personally like the lens cap, and filter mounting on the TVS and am loving that camera.]