Canon Right Angle Finder C

[Silverwind]

Anyone use this? Would like to know your thoughts on it. Worth the money?



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[saholz]

I used one on my XT and use it now on my 40D. It is not a good idea for everyday use since it is awkward and exposed, but when I have to do critical focusing it is a very valuable tool.

It has two magnification ranges and will tilt to any angle. I use it mostly for astrophotgraphy and macro work, and keep it stored in my camera bag when not in use. I find it much easier to use than Live View in the 40D.

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Stan
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Canon 40D, Canon G10, Olympus OM-1 (I've owned it so long I can't bear to get rid of it, even though I never use it anymore).

 

[Silverwind]

Thanks for the reply. I was looking to pick one up for when I shoot portraits. Your thoughts on using for that purpose?

 

[marsbar]

Hay,

First off I read saholz post, and use it exactly for same reasons he does, even with Live view, angle finder is very valuable tool!

Thanks for the reply. I was looking to pick one up for when I shoot
portraits. Your thoughts on using for that purpose?

A good idea, having camera at lower level gives a better perspective, especially when shooting shorter subjects. Having your head down also means you can avoid getting sun in opposite eye. It is a little odd at first, but you get use to it.

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[Brian Wadie]

I used mine very infrequently and found it a bit of a pain to use as well.

Part-exed it for a used canon 580EX 2 which I use a lot more

(Live View is much more useful to me and that I do use a lot for macro and still life work)

 

[DigiKon]

One of the most useful accessories in my bag. Good for use on a tripod (low level/high level shooting) as well as hand held (low angle/high angle). Wouldn't be without it.
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::: DigiKon :::

 

[J A K]

when you choose the finder's greatest magnification setting you will also have to adjust the camera's diopter setting.

Also note that live view is an option that works pretty well unless you are shooting outdoors under conditions of high illumination; in this case you will have a hard time seeing the image in the LCD and therefore, the Angle Finder C is still the way to go, YMMV.

Regards,

Joe Kurkjian

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[Zeee]

Well this is great. I was going to post this exact question yesterday. I use a 5D for Macro so no live view. It can be ackward particularly when when tripod mounted and using a rail. If it will help me I will get one. I was a B&H and Ebay pricing one out. Ebay had a generic version. Not sure about it.
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[J A K]

Well this is great. I was going to post this exact question
yesterday. I use a 5D for Macro so no live view. It can be ackward
particularly when when tripod mounted and using a rail. If it will
help me I will get one. I was a B&H and Ebay pricing one out. Ebay
had a generic version. Not sure about it.
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I have made my decision. Don't confuse me with the facts.

Sorry Zee Char, I can't offer advice regarding the generic version. All I know is the Canon version works well for me.

Regards,

Joe Kurkjian

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[Zeee]

Generic versions scare me when optics are involved unless they are known third party products like Sigma. I would sooner spend the money for a known product. What interests me is the magnification.

You mentioned that you have to adjust the diopter when at the greatest magnification - which is 2 times I think? I imagine at 2 times you do not see the whole image. If not then I suppose you compose at normal magnification then switch to 2 times for focus. Is it easy to switch back and forth? I can see that it will be much easier not only when low to the ground but also you do not have to jam your nose up against the camera. Macro focusing can take some time.
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[saholz]

A simple lever switches between the magnification. This is a very simple finder to use and one I always carry around with me. It does work best with a tripod mounted camera and is a valuable focusing aid.

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Stan
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Canon 40D, Canon G10, Olympus OM-1 (I've owned it so long I can't bear to get rid of it, even though I never use it anymore).

 

[Zeee]

I guess I will have to get one.

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[bed bug]

I bought one for macro work and just never used it and eventually obtained a Zigview S2. Now that liveview is around, the Zigview has been relegated to the back of the shelf. Why not just use liveview; far more better IMO.

Kind regards
Stephen

 

[Zeee]

I use a Canon 5D for Macro.

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[PC Wheeler]

I've used the Angle Finder C with my Canon DSLRs in conjunction with astro telescopes: Pretty much essential in that situation. If I used my tripod more for certain terrestrial shots it would also be valuable.

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Phil .. Canon EOS 40D, 20D, G9, SD700IS; Panasonic LX3, TZ5; Fuji F31fd.
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