Seagull Right Angle Viewfinder: Anyone tried one of these? Opinions? I'm considering this for ground level macro. The Nikon DR-6 equivalent is $194. This one is $45-50. I enjoyed the...

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Anyone tried one of these? Opinions? I'm considering this for ground level macro. The Nikon DR-6 equivalent is $194. This one is $45-50.

I enjoyed the Chinese description, but this is also available stateside for same prices.

The seagull right angle view machine ( Angle Finder ) is a system accessory dedicated to photograph, can used for turning over to clap the document data, news photograph, providing the image top and bottom the or so all having no the inverse right angle view, combining the Dioptric correction range, convenient customer usage.
The seagull right angle view machine ( Angle Finde...

ziggykor Loc: East Texas

I use a Right Angle Finder almost all the time that my camera is tripod mounted, which is almost always. I've not used the Seagull but it might be worth looking into. The camera branded finder is over $250.00 new. This allows me to get low and still get back up.

GrahamS Loc: Hertfordshire, U.K

I have one of these and use it often. My only complaint is that the eyepiece diopter adjustment is very loose and does not stay where one sets it.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Thanks for the quick response, guys. I'll probably try this and take advantage of return privileges if the optics are crap.

Graham, I have the same issue with the DG-2 magnifying eyepiece. I didn't want to glue the adjustment in place, so a couple of paint dots let me quickly reset the diopters.

DG-2 Diopter Setting Marks
DG-2 Diopter Setting Marks...

Sheila Loc: Arizona or New York

I have the Nikon version and it is a great help for photographing at low or unusual angles. When your camera flat on the ground it is not always possible to see what is in frame or to focus without this tool. This acessory is very useful if you are interested in macro photography.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Zackly what I'm looking for, Sheila. It's that time of year, I have a daffodil waiting for a portrait, and this body just won't bend into shape to see it. Thanks.

GrahamS Loc: Hertfordshire, U.K

OddJobber wrote:

Thanks for the quick response, guys. I'll probably try this and take advantage of return privileges if the optics are crap.

Graham, I have the same issue with the DG-2 magnifying eyepiece. I didn't want to glue the adjustment in place, so a couple of paint dots let me quickly reset the diopters.

Thanks for the tip Larry, I have done much the same but I still need to use a small piece of tape to keep it from moving. Don't worry, the optics are superb.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

This is where the cameras with fully articulating LCD screens come in handy! And you don't have to get down so low, sure saves the aging, creaking knees!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

OddJobber wrote:

Anyone tried one of these? Opinions? I'm considering this for ground level macro. The Nikon DR-6 equivalent is $194. This one is $45-50.

I enjoyed the Chinese description, but this is also available stateside for same prices.

I've often thought of getting one of those for just the reason you mention. An alternative would be a D5200 with a movable LCD, but the viewfinder is less expensive.

As they say, "You get what you pay for." If you spend four times as much, you will get one with "Nikon" printed on it.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

jerryc41 wrote:

If you spend four times as much, you will get one with "Nikon" printed on it.

A good reason that I will NOT buy the Nikon one. The DG-2 magnifying viewfinder works great and is only $69. But another $120 to add a couple of mirrors? C'mon Nikon, shame on you!

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Wahawk wrote:

This is where the cameras with fully articulating LCD screens come in handy! And you don't have to get down so low, sure saves the aging, creaking knees!

There's another effective technique. You bend over and shoot upside down between your ankles. But the neighbors already question my mentality.....

Ronbo Loc: Okanagan falls BC. Canada

OddJobber wrote:

Wahawk wrote:

This is where the cameras with fully articulating LCD screens come in handy! And you don't have to get down so low, sure saves the aging, creaking knees!

There's another effective technique. You bend over and shoot upside down between your ankles. But the neighbors already question my mentality.....

You wouldn't want to shoot that way during a gay pride parade... :mrgreen:

wrr Loc: SEK

Ronbo wrote:

OddJobber wrote:

Wahawk wrote:

This is where the cameras with fully articulating LCD screens come in handy! And you don't have to get down so low, sure saves the aging, creaking knees!

There's another effective technique. You bend over and shoot upside down between your ankles. But the neighbors already question my mentality.....

You wouldn't want to shoot that way during a gay pride parade... :mrgreen:

unless you were gay...

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Naughty boy! Hey, I did figure out you can do this for cheap by zooming in with the live view lcd and holding a mirror behind it at an angle. Fortunately, the Oregon Lottery Commission decided to buy one of these for me yesterday, so it's on order!

wrr Loc: SEK

OddJobber wrote:

Fortunately, the Oregon Lottery Commission decided to buy one of these for me yesterday, so it's on order!

ding ding...we have a winner...excellent!