Right-angle Finder
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:18 pm
I noticed that Jack Harrison (on Sussex Kipper's thread) referred to the value of a flexible viewing screen for when, as in my own case, bending down low for photography of butterflies on the ground becomes difficult.
For SLR users, a right-angle finder provides a similar facility. I have found that the relatively inexpensive Chinese-made 'Seagull' adapter works very well on my Nikon and comes with a range of adapters for many DSLRs. The optical quality is very good, though the plastic construction is probably not as robust as camera-makers' own brands but, for less than £40, I have found it an invaluable back-saver. Mine also provides a 2X magnification facility, which is good for checking precise focus.
Mike
For SLR users, a right-angle finder provides a similar facility. I have found that the relatively inexpensive Chinese-made 'Seagull' adapter works very well on my Nikon and comes with a range of adapters for many DSLRs. The optical quality is very good, though the plastic construction is probably not as robust as camera-makers' own brands but, for less than £40, I have found it an invaluable back-saver. Mine also provides a 2X magnification facility, which is good for checking precise focus.
Mike