Canon Angle Finder C

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The Angle Finder C lets you adjust the viewing angle while also providing a 1.25x to 2.5x switchable magnification. Provided with built-in variable diopter correction, supplied with Finder Adapters Ec-C, Ed-C to fit any EOS camera.

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Canon Angle Finder C
 
4.7

(based on 67 reviews)

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    (49)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (15)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

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98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (49)
  • Lightweight (43)
  • Durable (33)
  • Improves function (22)
  • Reliable (22)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Macro photography (53)
    • Landscape photography (19)
    • Travel (16)
    • Studio (12)
    • Portraits (11)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (36), Semi-professional (14), Professional (9), Pro photographer (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (17)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    A big help

    I bought this accessory with a certain degree of trepidation; I really wasn't sure if it was going to be useful enough to justify the price.

    Still, after doing contortions and squin...Read complete review

    I bought this accessory with a certain degree of trepidation; I really wasn't sure if it was going to be useful enough to justify the price.

    Still, after doing contortions and squinting into the eyepiece of a camera set up close to the ground for some macro photography, I felt that there had to be a better way and perhaps the Angle Finder C would provide it.

    It did. The device is very useful for avoiding uncomfortable positions and thus being able to concentrate more on the image and less on my about-to-give-out back. The image through the viewer is clear, and the 2.5x magnification option helps greatly with manual focusing.

    I now find myself using it increasing for more conventional shooting at head height on a tripod; being able to look into the viewfinder from the side or slightly above or below adds a welcome alternative.

    The unit seems reasonably well made without being strikingly solid or heavy. It fits easily onto the eyecup holder of my Rebel XT, 30D or 40D, and stays securely in place once installed. There's easy rotational movement of the side arm through 360 degrees, although the arm only 'clicks' into position for limited number of angles, but enough for all purposes I have yet used the Angle Finder.

    The eyecup is comfortable, certainly as comfortable as those on the binocular microscope I use at work. I would say that my long time use of microscopes makes me take to the Angle Finder much more easily than might be otherwise; using it is very similar to using a monocular microscope.

    It would be nice if the unit 'swung' out to provide angle options outside of 90 degrees to the camera's line of sight, but I imagine the optics required for this would add considerably to the size and price. As it is, regardless of where the Angle Finder is positioned in its perpendicular motion, the image you see through it is always of that of a conventional view through the view finder. Using it, I tend to forget that I am actually looking through an extra set of glass elements, making it essentially transparent in use as well as in optics.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Good for picture of hard-to-reach places

    Sometimes the ground is just to wet or dirty (or your clothes are too good) to lie on the sand and take a picture of a beautiful flower: enter the angle-finder!

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    Sometimes the ground is just to wet or dirty (or your clothes are too good) to lie on the sand and take a picture of a beautiful flower: enter the angle-finder!

    Also very good for taking street-picture, as most people are accustomed to the photographer looking at them through the lens, instead of looking down.

    Radial rotation is a little too easy, a stiffer rotation would have made the Angle Finder C a little more robust

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    5.0

    excelent

    By Roberto Gonzalez Poza

    from Perú, Lima

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    Pros

    • Durable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday use
      • Landscape Photography
      • Macro Photography
      • Portraits
      • Studio
      • Traveling

      Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

      essential for macro

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      5.0

      Angle Finder C by Canon

      By Shahriar Shah

      from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

      About Me Semi-Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday use
        • Home
        • Landscape Photography
        • Macro Photography
        • Portraits
        • Traveling

        Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

        Angle Finder C is great for taking shot of Flowers from the bottom, lying on grass, on water level and many more. Before I was thinking how do I take a flower shot from the bottom towards sky or towards sun. Angle Finder C is a perfect solution for everything you need ground.

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        4.0

        Great When I remember it's in My Bag!

        By Isaac Images

        from NY NY

        About Me Professional

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Landscape Photography
          • Macro Photography
          • Traveling

          Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

          When I get down, and don't want to get too dirty.

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          5.0

          You'll know when you wish you had this

          By Heffa

          from Washington State

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          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Landscape Photography
            • Macro Photography
            • Portraits
            • Traveling

            Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

            Lying down on the ground to frame a photo is way too inconvenient most of the time -- if even possible. On a recent photo shoot, it caused me to miss the shot I was hoping for. I knew I needed to get the angle finder, and I'm glad I did. Very handy in both portrait and landscape mode.

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            4.0

            Exceeded Expectations

            By goldenAussie

            from Sandia Park, NM

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            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Landscape Photography
              • Macro Photography

              Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

              Bought this for low angle shooting. Better to just get your knees dirty than lying flat on your stomach. I was concerned that the angle finder would be to large and to heavy but I was pleased with the size and weight. It exceeded expectations and makes for a very bright viewfinder that simplifies confirming focus. The 2x magnifier is very helpful for focusing. The rotation is a bit loose but not a problem. I expect to use this much more than I had originally anticipated.

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              5.0

              Good quality, easy to use

              By Paulo

              from Switzerland

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              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight
              • Reliable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Macro Photography
                • Studio

                Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                Very useful in many situation.

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                • No

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                5.0

                Improvement on the older model

                By CH

                from Emeryvile, CA

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                Pros

                • Durable
                • Eases back strain
                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight
                • Reliable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Any low subject
                  • Macro Photography

                  Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                  This product is great for getting up close for shots that are down low without wrecking your back. I bought this to replace an older model that was lost and it's got a couple of improvements that I really like. The older model swiveled far too easily - it was really easy to knock it off the proper position simply by putting your face to it. This model has a stronger lock into position. The diopter adjustment used to be a small knurled knob that was difficult to access. In this model the diopter adjustment is accomplished by turning the horizontal cylinder.

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                  5.0

                  Makes Hard Work....Easier

                  By Mike

                  from Pennsylvania

                  About Me Semi-Professional

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Reliable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape Photography
                    • Macro Photography

                    Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                    I use this when shooting low angle shots, especially handy when you need to set camera on ground to get the shot - makes hard to reach views so much easier, highly recommend!

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                    5.0

                    Stop crawling!

                    By Pete

                    from Quebec City, Canada

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                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Macro Photography

                      Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                      If you dabble in macro/close-up photography, the Angle C Finder is a must. It opens a brand new field of exploration (at ground level!) that was not quite comfortably accessible before.

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                      5.0

                      Superb for Macro and Tripod Photos

                      By OK

                      from Farmington, NM

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                      Pros

                      • High quality optics
                      • Reliable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Macro Photography
                        • Portraits

                        Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                        Very helpful in taking quality macro photos.
                        Great help when taking pictures when using a tripod.

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                        5.0

                        Neck saver

                        By I wish

                        from Vincentia, NSW, Australia

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                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • GOOD PRICE
                        • Lightweight
                        • Reliable

                        Cons

                        • None

                        Best Uses

                        • Landscape Photography
                        • Macro Photography
                        • Portraits
                        • Traveling

                        Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                        This angle finder would have to be one of the most clever accessory on the market. It should actually be recommended to photographers by chiropactors and the like.
                        Shooting macro or whenever the camera is mounted on a tripod, becomes a breeze with no contortions of the neck and back in order to look through the viewfinder.
                        Can be adjusted also for your eyes (or in my case, lack of good eyes) and the money saved from osteopaths' visits will allow for better spending...hopefully, a new lens???

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                        5.0

                        Great Gadget

                        By WimR

                        from Sydney Australia

                        About Me Semi-Professional

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight
                        • Reliable

                        Cons

                        • None

                        Best Uses

                        • Macro Photography
                        • Portraits

                        Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                        I have started using the viewfinder and don't know how I did without it. I am interested in macro shots which often necessitate getting down low. Now I don't need to virtually get down on my stomach to line up the shot. I would recommend this to anyone with similar photographic interests.

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                        5.0

                        Crystal Clear

                        By Fishman

                        from Baltimore, MD

                        About Me Semi-Professional

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Use

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Macro Photography
                          • Portraits

                          Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                          Does what it is supposed to do. Very High Quality. Awesome for getting down low for macro shots.

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                          • No

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                          5.0

                          great accessory

                          By Mike

                          from rouse[@]

                          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Durable
                          • Easy To Use
                          • Lightweight
                          • Reliable

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Macro Photography

                            Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                            a must when doing sky photograph, high horizontal angles. also for vertical close-ups

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                            • No

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                            4.0

                            A pleasant surprise.

                            By Cisco Kid

                            from San Francisco, CA

                            About Me Semi-Professional

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                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Lightweight
                            • Reliable

                            Cons

                            • A tad too loose

                            Best Uses

                            • Low angle sbots
                            • Macro Photography

                            Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                            I was hoping for a finder that would allow me to take discreet street photos. It is not much help in that area, but it is perfect for low angle and weird angle shots.

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                            5.0

                            Accept no substitutes

                            By UnkaMartin

                            from Columbia, SC

                            About Me Semi-Professional

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Reliable

                            Cons

                            • None

                            Best Uses

                            • Landscape Photography
                            • Macro Photography
                            • Portraits

                            Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                            After reading over several reviews on the web and talking with colleagues about the various Right Angle Finder that would potentially interface with my Canon camera, I decided on the Right Angle Finder C by Canon. As has often been the case in the past, when everything else is equal, or often even when the price point might be a tad higher, I like buying from B&H. They've been in business for many years, which these days speaks volumes.[...] As always, purchasing it was less expensive than it would have been from other choices, [...] The item [...] works up to my expectations and as mentioned in other reviews I had read on the web. I highly recommend both the Right Angle Finder C by Canon as well as B&H Photo for the reasons mentioned.

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                            4.0

                            good for macro work

                            By nature lover

                            from Van Nuys, CA

                            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Lightweight
                            • Reliable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Macro Photography
                              • Shooting at low angles
                              • Traveling

                              Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                              It great for macro photography or if something needs to be shot at a low angle. While tripod legs can get our camera low to the ground we can't always do so with our body, this viewer will solve the problem. A nice feature is that it can be used at different angles so that photos can be taken either vertically or horizontally with ease. It comes with an adaptor which permits it to be used with different size viewfinders which depending on the camera model that you own could prove useful. I like the 1.25x-2.5x magnification feature.

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                              5.0

                              If you are serious about macro photograp

                              By Kept Light

                              from Warwick, RI

                              About Me Semi-Professional

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Fits all Canon cameras
                              • Reliable
                              • Well Made

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Macro Photography

                                Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                                This is my second Canon Angle Finder C (I got it for my wife so I can continue using mine!) It is one of the best accessories for close up or macro photography. The product is very well made, rotates with sufficient friction to accommodate different camera positions. The rotating eyepiece allows for diopter adjustments for users vision and an extra magnification lever facilitates fine focusing. Highly recommended.

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                                • Yes

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                                5.0

                                Everything I Expect from Canon

                                By DigitalWillD

                                from Nebraska City, NE

                                About Me Semi-Professional

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Durable
                                • Easy To Use
                                • Lightweight
                                • Reliable

                                Cons

                                • More expensive

                                Best Uses

                                • Landscape Photography
                                • Macro Photography
                                • Portraits
                                • Studio

                                Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                                I chose this Canon version over a lower priced brand after comparing specs and comments, but never seeing either piece in person. I decided to go with Canon because this piece is so closely related to the optics of the camera. I'm impressed at how bright and clear the image is. The fit and finish of the piece is excellent too. I can use it with or without my glasses on. Works great for environmental photography, macro work, portraits and some wedding shots.

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                                5.0

                                A must for flora macro

                                By Billy B. Broke

                                from Milwaukie, Or.

                                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

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                                Pros

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Macro Photography

                                    Comments about Canon Angle Finder C:

                                    Well made, crystal clear optics and a nice case to keep it in. Also usefull for tabletop or waist level shots.

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