Angle Finder

Not that particular model but us the Canon Angle Finder C which is in principle the same. Does help with low work to a point - instead of you having to get down low enough to see horizontally through the view finder, you only only need to get low enough to look vertically through the angle finder. If the camera is, for example mounted on a tripod at waist height it saves a lot of bending down, if however it is near ground level you still have to get down low,

The 2x magnification is very useful.
 
erding said:
Not that particular model but us the Canon Angle Finder C which is in principle the same. Does help with low work to a point - instead of you having to get down low enough to see horizontally through the view finder, you only only need to get low enough to look vertically through the angle finder. If the camera is, for example mounted on a tripod at waist height it saves a lot of bending down, if however it is near ground level you still have to get down low,

The 2x magnification is very useful.
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Thank you Tom i will have to find a shop who has one and see if they will let me try it out first:thumbs:
 
Ray,

Just a little food for thought based on my experiences last year when I slipped a disc and mobility was compromised to say the least.

The angle finder worked fine for me when shooting horizontally or inclined upwards. It actually became a disadvantage when shooting inclined downwards as you have to lean over further to see what you're doing.
In short, if it's your back that's the issue then it won't help in all situations but if your knees/legs are letting you down, and bending from the waist isn't a big issue, then it would work well.

I'm not sure what your budget is but I've got a "video based" angle finder that is a small camera that fits on the viewfinder and has a remote screen to monitor what you're shooting....brilliant for all situations but comes in around £200.

Bob
 
Don't forget, the older angle finder B wil also fit and do same job, can be picked up cheaper as well :thumbs:
 
Canon Bob said:
Ray,

Just a little food for thought based on my experiences last year when I slipped a disc and mobility was compromised to say the least.

The angle finder worked fine for me when shooting horizontally or inclined upwards. It actually became a disadvantage when shooting inclined downwards as you have to lean over further to see what you're doing.
In short, if it's your back that's the issue then it won't help in all situations but if your knees/legs are letting you down, and bending from the waist isn't a big issue, then it would work well.

I'm not sure what your budget is but I've got a "video based" angle finder that is a small camera that fits on the viewfinder and has a remote screen to monitor what you're shooting....brilliant for all situations but comes in around £200.

Bob
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Well i was looking at the one in the link i posted Bob and yes its my knees that are the problem:'(
 
I recommend you get one all the same, they are only around £20-30 on ebay for a new one (third party)

I got one after taking advice from Jason Cole on this forum and on his DVD.
At the end of the day I think its better to have one and use it 1 in 100 then not have it and need it. I thought I wouldnt use mine at all but now its hardly ever off.


Phil
 
Well i got to try one 1 hour ago:thumbs: and ive got to say i didnt like it at all so thats one i will leave alone thanks for the replies...Ray
 
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