Canon angle finder C: I do a lot of low level shooting on rough terrain and at 71 years old I am finding it more and more difficult to lay down to look through a viewfinder. Since my...

billnourse Loc: Bloomfield, NM

I do a lot of low level shooting on rough terrain and at 71 years old I am finding it more and more difficult to lay down to look through a viewfinder. Since my 5D mk 4 does not have a flip screen I have been looking at the Canon angle finder C. Anyone have any experience with this device and whether it is worth the $$$.

Bill

D Rex Miller

I purchased the Canon angle finder for use in shooting the eclipse last August. I knew the sun would be high overhead during much of the eclipse, and I wanted to avoid crouching beneath my tripod/cameta/lens for long periods. The finder worked beautifully and, while I may never use it again, I am very happy I had it on August 21, 2017.

By the way, I had to order the angle finder from Japan. I could not find one in the US, even direct from Canon.

billnourse Loc: Bloomfield, NM

Adorama has them listed for 139 right now in stock. Everyone else is 180 or higher.

Bill

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Welcome to the club I starting to find the same problem (5d also) at 85. nI have the camera to work with my iPad (mini) and see my pictures, adjust my pictures and shoot from my iPad. Can also do it at about 100'.

sabrejet

I got a used(looks new) Hoodman on E bay for $25.00. I am sure it does the same thing the Canon does.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

I don't know how well it works on a Canon, but most of the camera makers have a phone app that mirrors the screen and has a remote button. The one for my Panasonic cameras works pretty good. The one for my Olympus works even better.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.canon.ic.eos.eosremote

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eos-remote/id565839396?mt=8

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I have one for my T1i and love it. I also use it sometimes when the camera is on a tripod.
Viewing is a little different than the camera viewfinder, but I got used to it.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

billnourse wrote:

I do a lot of low level shooting on rough terrain and at 71 years old I am finding it more and more difficult to lay down to look through a viewfinder. Since my 5D mk 4 does not have a flip screen I have been looking at the Canon angle finder C. Anyone have any experience with this device and whether it is worth the $$$.

Bill

The angle finder C is a nice unit! I have angle finders for all my cameras, always had

Photocraig

billnourse wrote:

I do a lot of low level shooting on rough terrain and at 71 years old I am finding it more and more difficult to lay down to look through a viewfinder. Since my 5D mk 4 does not have a flip screen I have been looking at the Canon angle finder C. Anyone have any experience with this device and whether it is worth the $$$.

Bill

I have used one since my film days. It works, but I find that it is disorienting, for me. I suggest you try one for a little while before you buy it. You still get your head in some kinky positions.

While my reasons are the same as yours, I still don't use it. That is why I made a flip screen a "Must Have" when I replaced my EOS 50D APS-C. If you ahve connectivity from the 5D4 with a smart phone you can do it all with a smart phone. I'm able to focus in live view and compose and actuate all camera controls and the shutter remotely--which is even better that the flip screen. I' don't know it it is available on your body. Look for Canon Camera Application somewhere in your manual.
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jcboy3

billnourse wrote:

I do a lot of low level shooting on rough terrain and at 71 years old I am finding it more and more difficult to lay down to look through a viewfinder. Since my 5D mk 4 does not have a flip screen I have been looking at the Canon angle finder C. Anyone have any experience with this device and whether it is worth the $$$.

Bill

I use them on most of my cameras (Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic). There are third party right angle viewers that come with a variety of adapters for different viewfinders. The cost less than half the cost of the OEM versions, and are just as good. Do a little research; or call B&H.

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

I have one and it is a very well made quality Canon piece. It works well but is not something I use all that often. If you decide to,purchase one I would get it someplace like B&H where you can return it for a refund up to 30 days. Only you will be able to determine the value to you and how you shoot.

You could also look into a remote tool such as those that come with the Canon cameras, Lightroom tethering or a CamRanger. CamRangers can be found in like new condition on eBay for about $200. You would likely need to mount your camera to a stand or tripod if shooting this way. But you can be well away from it and have full control with the CamRanger too.

Best,
Todd Ferguson

billnourse wrote:

I do a lot of low level shooting on rough terrain and at 71 years old I am finding it more and more difficult to lay down to look through a viewfinder. Since my 5D mk 4 does not have a flip screen I have been looking at the Canon angle finder C. Anyone have any experience with this device and whether it is worth the $$$.

Bill

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

The Canon has a 1.x and 1.5x mode switch IIRC to enlarge the viewfinder image...

sabrejet wrote:

I got a used(looks new) Hoodman on E bay for $25.00. I am sure it does the same thing the Canon does.

Snoopypood

Angle finders are invaluable for low level shooting. I've used them for more than 40 years and have a collection of them dating back to the FD days. The Angle Finder C is of exceptional optical and mechanical quality and with the adjustable eyepiece, it allows you to correct for your eyesight deviation in the event you wear glasses. I would caution you on how to use it. Many cameras meter off of the mirror and light entering from either the lens or the eyepiece can impact exposure if you are shooting in anything other than full manual mode. My suggestion is to use the angle finder to compose and focus (manual if you are doing macro) and then use the mirror lockup feature on your camera to insure the exposure is based only on the image.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

There is a used one at Adorama for $119.00

https://www.adorama.com/us%20%20%20%20963988.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAq6_UBRCEARIsAHyrgUxGS9quYOUDb39iL20ARF5LX84_d8sSh5DlHeOIMXLCwadAY_e6IdAaAjtcEALw_wcB

billnourse Loc: Bloomfield, NM

Thanks for the replies. This is just the info I needed.