Right Angle Viewfinder attachments

[Onyx]

Canon angle finder 'C'


Nikon DR-6


The Nikon also comes with a soft fabric pouch included. The Canon comes with an adapter for mounting on cameras with smaller viewfinders, so it fits pro bodies (on Nikon lines, that's the circular types: D1, D2 series) as well as amateur cameras (eg. D70). This Nikon DR-6 model is specific for smaller viewfinder cams, the DR-5 would be for the pro series cameras.

The Nikon has 1x and 2x magnification. The Canon has 1.25x and 2.5x.

MattK if you're reading this, I think you should write some more - as you were the one who's tried them out more thoroughly than I have, and how it suits your macro shooting style.

[sirhc55]

Hi Onyx

I actually posted the first thread on the Canon Angle Finder C and have used it for some time.

It does the job superbly and it raises another point. If the adaptor Ed-C fits the D70 then the Canon eyecup Ed-E or ED should fit the D70 as well. The eyecup that comes with the D70 is very poor in design especially for those wearing glasses. The Nikon 2939 (I think that’s the correct number) is very rare and was made for earlier FM models etc but does fit the D70 (apprently). One sold on eBay recently for $46 - the Canon Ed-E is around $38.00

Since acquiring the Canon Angle Finder C I have been able to focus manually very well with my 105 macro.

Cheers

Chris

[birddog114]

Just a note to thanks: Matt.K + His wife, Onyx have contributed their spare times today in doing product shoot at my base. Especially Matt demonstrated some techniques to use the monopod and Onyx spend his times writing few short reviews same as posting to this section.

I hope we will often have these reviews or product shoots in the near future and they'll be used as reference to our members prior to make a decision to purchase their gears.

I'm able to see members every Saturday morning with their needs and discussion about their furure purchases, same as let people play with all my availble gears onsite.

Just call me on 0416 218 618 prior to come.

[Matt. K]

Onyx
Here are a couple of shots I took using the Canon finder. I tried both the Nikon and Canon right angle finders and believe the Canon is the better of the two because it has more magnification. They bot have a sharp, bright image. The shots were hand-held and taken indoors. I was simply testing the units.
The first shot is of a very, very small model soldier and the second is the Acratech ballhead. Both shots using a 60mm macro lens and the Canon finder. It is an excellent unit.
http://www.pbase.com/matt_k/image/36828998
http://www.pbase.com/matt_k/image/36828996

[Raydar]

I’ve been trying to get the replacement eye cup for the D70 for a while now & Maxwell never seems to have them in stock.

The canon one mite be my next option

Thanks Chris for that info!!!

Cheers
Ray

[sirhc55]

Raydar treat it as research only at the moment - if you have a Canon dealer nearby try before you buy

Cheers

Chris

[Raydar]

Will do mate

Thanks

These are the parts I have been chasing, anyone know of or seen them in the shops down there????

http://www.photofocus.com/zine7/eyecup.html

Cheers
Ray

[sirhc55]

Will do mate

Thanks

These are the parts I have been chasing, anyone know of or seen them in the shops down there????

http://www.photofocus.com/zine7/eyecup.html

Cheers
Ray

Hi Raydar

I looked at the same as you, checked out Oz - no luck - checked out US - very rare - that is why I am looking at going the Canon way with the eyecup. The Ed-E rotates for vertical shots as well.

Cheers

Chris

[Raydar]

I'll be doing the same by the looks mate

Cheers
Ray

[birddog114]

NIKON RUBBER EYECUP - F-601,F-401S/X,FM-10
15 bucks,
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... 419&is=REG

I have it on my D100, and fitting same as D70

[Raydar]

Thanks for that link Birdy

I think I will have a look at the Canon stuff as well.
I'm not a big fan of the eye cup that's on the D70 out of the box


Cheers
Ray

[sirhc55]

NIKON RUBBER EYECUP - F-601,F-401S/X,FM-10
15 bucks,
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... 419&is=REG

I have it on my D100, and fitting same as D70

I saw this Birddog at $6.50 US + $26.25 US (cheapest postage) - OK if you are buying a few items but if you are buying just this item it would cost $41.53 at todays exchange rate - but on the other hand if someone bought 10 (B&H max buy qty) the postage is the same - this makes it a more controllable situation regarding postage

Cheers

Chris

[birddog114]

Chris,
I just want to post that link for Raydar to see the item and as a for the reference. No one order just this item for US$6.50 + S&H.

I have ton of it in stock here in Sydney and it's Aussie 15 bucks

[Raydar]

Thanks again Birdy

It looks like my prob has been solved.

You’re a legend mate

Cheers
Ray

[birddog114]

Thanks again Birdy

It looks like my prob has been solved.

You’re a legend mate

Cheers
Ray

They're Nikon genuine stuff and (mil spec...)

[Raydar]

Thanks mate

I will be sending down some cash as soon as I get a chance to get near a post office next week

Cheers
Ray

[sirhc55]

Fab Birddog - I will pick one up when I get the Optech straps (if that’s OK)

Cheers

Chris

[Matt. K]

Me too Birddog. Rubber eyecup. Something to keep my eye in.

[birddog114]

Yes, I'll have them ready and is it a new RUBBER EYECUP CLUB?

[Raydar]

Yes, I'll have them ready and is it a new RUBBER EYECUP CLUB?

This club have red wine in it?????

Cheers
Ray

[gstark]

Yes, I'll have them ready and is it a new RUBBER EYECUP CLUB?

This club have red wine in it?????

Use Matt's baseball bat.