 A right-angle viewfinder is an adapter that attaches to your camera's
viewfinder. It contains a
prism or mirror to reflect what the camera sees ninety degrees and an eyepiece on the end so you can
look into it rather than directly into the camera. They work somewhat along the lines of a periscope,
allowing you to see around corners to view what otherwise would be impossible or impractical.
Right-angle viewfinders are especially useful for
macro photography where you frequently
must work at
ground level. Without the viewfinder, you would need have your head almost on the ground to see through the
normal camera viewfinder.
While photographers may often go to extremes to Best Prices for the shot
they're after, getting mud on
yourself is not fun. Using a right-angle finder makes for a much better option. Instead of lying on the ground,
you can sit
comfortably and look down into the right angle finder.
In addition to shooting low, a right-angle finder can also be used for shooting high.
If you need to see over the top of an obstruction or just need a higher vantage point
for a better
perspective, sometimes to shoot a particular image, you the tallest
tripod
height available.
When your camera ends up much over your eye level you won't be able to see through the viewfinder even on
tip toes. Unless you have a right-angle viewfinder. With one, you can attach it to your camera
and rotate it so that you can look up into it rather than down. While you may end up with a
pain in your
neck, you'll also be able to Best Prices for the shot you were trying to obtain.
You can also use a right-angle finder when shooting straight up. Attach it to your viewfinder and go out into
the forest with your camera mounted on a tripod and a
wide angle lens mounted on your camera. With the lens
pointed straight up, you'll be able to compose the perfect shot while looking straight ahead into the camera
via the right-angle finder.
Here are some available right-angle viewfinders.
The Right Angle Viewfinder is a great way to get all ‘Hasselblad’ on your
photography. Attach it to your
DSLR and do all those artful shots from the waist or other
contortion ate positions.
Designed for shooting at lower angle, as well as for taking macro photography. Comfortable for taking photos in different angle and environment.
 Hoodman H-RAV Universal Right Angle Finder. Ever find it hard to get your
SLR in just the right angle to take that Perfect shot you've always wanted. Hoodman's H-RAV Professional Right Angle Viewfinder let's you line up an off the deck shot without needing to crawl on your belly. H-RAV features include a built in diopter with 1X and 2X capbility, full 360 degree rotation and universal mounting attachments for many Digial SLR cameras. Compact, protective storage case included.
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 The Nikon DR-6
Right Angle Viewfinder provides an upright, unreversed image for right-angle viewing, very convenient for waist-level or low-angle photography. Individual eyesight adjustment is possible with the built-in diopter, and the reproduction ratio can be set to 1:1 or 1:2. This version can be used with all Nikon SLR cameras that feature a rectangular viewing eyepiece, such as the D50, D70, D70s, D100, N80, N75, N70, N65, N60, N55, N50, N2000, N2020, N4040, N4004s, N5005, N6000, N6006, EM, FG, and Pronea 6i.
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 Opteka Professional 1X-2.5X Right Angle Viewfinder for Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sony, & Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
- Ever find it hard to get your SLR in just the right angle to take that perfect shot you've always wanted. Opteka' Professional Right Angle Viewfinder let's you line up an off the deck shot without needing to crawl on your belly. The Opteka finder features include a built in diopter with 1X and 2.5X capability, full 360 degree rotation, and universal mounting attachments for most Digital SLR cameras including Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus EVOLT, Pentax, Sony Alpha, & many more. Padded leather-like pouch for easy handling included.
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 Pro Optic Right Angle Finder II for Most Film & Digital Interchangeable Lens SLR Cameras Diopter Correction with a Range of + / - 4.
1x and 2.5x Dual Magnification Settings.
Full 360 Degree Viewfinder Rotation.
9 Elements in 5 Groups Plus an Angled Prism for Crisp, Sharp Viewing.
This Precise Optical Instrument May be Cleaned with a Soft Lens Brush or a Soft Lens Cleaning Cloth.
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Seagull 1x-2x Right Angle Finder The Seagull digital/35mm film SLR Right Angle Finder is a precision made device which will aid you in situations where eye level viewing may be inconvenient such as close up/macro shots, copying, low and high angle perspectives, microscopy and teles copy.
To make image composition easier, the Seagull’s advanced glass roof prism design ensures the image is always ‘correct’ and not laterally reversed.
Other features include 9 elements in 8 groups optics system for brighter viewing, switchable 1x & 2.5x magnification levels for critical focusing, adjustable +/- 4 diopter eyepiece correction (especially useful for spectacle wearers) and the finder can also be rotated through a full 360o.
To simply attach the Seagull Right Angle Finder to your SLR, affix the supplied mounting adaptor for your camera to the unit and slide the complete assembly on to the camera’s viewfinder.
Comes with Canon EOS 18/22mm, Nikon 22mm (circular screw types available as an optional extra), Pentax and Leica compatible viewfinder fittings and case.
The outer lens element can be carefully cleaned if necessary by employing a lens brush or soft lens cloth/tissues.
For Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Minolta, Fuji, Olympus and Leica SLR cameras Compatibility
|Canon 18 mm adapter for: Canon 10D, 20D, D30/D60, 300D, 350D, 400D, Digital Rebel, XT, XTi, EOS10, 66, 88/88QD, 100, 300/300V, 500/500N, 700/750, 850/888, 1000N/1000FN, 1/1N/1D/1V
|Canon 22 mm adapter for: Canon EOS3/30/33, 50D/50E/55
|Nikon 22 mm adapter for: Nikon D1, D50, D70, D70s, D100, FM10, F55, F65, F80
|Minolta: no adapter is needed
|Pentax: no adapter is needed for SP, M, K, Z, P, MZ
|Fujifilm: S3 Pro, S2 Pro, S1
|Leica
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 Seagull 1x-3.25X Right Angle Finder
- The seagull viewfinder is a magnifier for use with various single-lens reflex camera or digital single-lens reflex camera (referred to below as "camera"). The image in the center part of the finder is expanded to about 2.3 times. This is useful when more accurate focusing is required, such as for telephoto, close-up, or duplicate shots. The entire visual field can be checked without detaching the magnifier from the camera. The eyepiece is an adjustable diopter.
Available for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Minolta, Fuji, Olympus and Leica SLR cameras.
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