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PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:12 am    Post subject: 2.3 viewfinder magnifier Reply with quote
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110394177757?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Have you used one of these ? I have a 1.3x on my EOS XTi , but doesn't make much difference . I am curious if it's good enough to help focusing the central portion of the frame without replacing the focusing screen . I know there are some pentax ones 2x wich I suppose are good optically . But these ones?


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 4:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I tried one but found it does not make much difference when I have a EOS 350D. I think it won't help much on fast lens if the focus screen is designed for using AF lens.


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
My father bought one of these recently and he's very pleased with it.

I ordered one for myself a few weeks ago, I'll let you know my thoughts when it arrives. Smile


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
SonicScot wrote:
My father bought one of these recently and he's very pleased with it.

I ordered one for myself a few weeks ago, I'll let you know my thoughts when it arrives. Smile

Excellent , Gary , I am waiting your review . This could ressurect my EOS cameras paired with all my MF lenses


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The listing is removed, but if it's like the one I have (Tenpa viewfinder thingy) I have a real problem with it. Optically it's fine, and I suppose it would help with critical focusing. But it prevents you from seeing the entire viewfinder in one go, making framing really hard. It came off my camera almost as fast as it came on.


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nisseliten wrote:
Optically it's fine, and I suppose it would help with critical focusing. But it prevents you from seeing the entire viewfinder in one go, making framing really hard.


It has to be that way, otherwise it would not be magnifying.
Good ones, however, are flippable, so you can flip up the magnifying glass and see normally again without having to remove the magnifier.


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The one in the link above (just search the item number) is hinged so it can be flipped up and out of the way for framing.


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
SonicScot wrote:
The one in the link above (just search the item number) is hinged so it can be flipped up and out of the way for framing.

Click here to see on Ebay


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 2:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nisseliten wrote:
The listing is removed, but if it's like the one I have (Tenpa viewfinder thingy) I have a real problem with it. Optically it's fine, and I suppose it would help with critical focusing. But it prevents you from seeing the entire viewfinder in one go, making framing really hard. It came off my camera almost as fast as it came on.

Yes. The metering and other info may not able be seen on the VF which is annoying.

SonicScot wrote:
The one in the link above (just search the item number) is hinged so it can be flipped up and out of the way for framing.

Click here to see on Ebay


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I did try once similar it was annoying to see only central part of picture I sold it.


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes , it's the flippable one .As Orio says , It has to be like that .I need it for the centre for critical focus .I use on my Eos cameras adapters with AF confirmation that are not very accurate ,so I need to fine-tune the focus when the central sensor lights on .
For composition and info, of course I'd flip it up.
Nisseliten info that it's optically good is important , thank you !


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
yinyangbt wrote:
I need it for the centre for critical focus .I use on my Eos cameras adapters with AF confirmation that are not very accurate ,so I need to fine-tune the focus


This is the exact reason I ordered one, AF chips can't be trusted. Sad


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
SonicScot wrote:
yinyangbt wrote:
I need it for the centre for critical focus .I use on my Eos cameras adapters with AF confirmation that are not very accurate ,so I need to fine-tune the focus


This is the exact reason I ordered one, AF chips can't be trusted. Sad

+1 I tried to help with a TIENPA 1.3x magnifier , nope, doesn't help at all.That's why my EOS cams are unemployed for a year


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a Contax magnifier, I used it when I had my 400D but not with the original focusing screen
it is great for lens test on tripod but not practical for handled photography
if you have the Nex3, why do you still use the xti


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
SonicScot wrote:
My father bought one of these recently and he's very pleased with it.

I ordered one for myself a few weeks ago, I'll let you know my thoughts when it arrives. Smile


Of course, at the time of ordering this I wasn't aware that Magic Lantern would soon be available for my 7D. Razz

Now that I have focus peaking and magic zoom this contraption is unlikely to see the light of day. Rolling Eyes


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
calvin83 wrote:
Nisseliten wrote:
The listing is removed, but if it's like the one I have (Tenpa viewfinder thingy) I have a real problem with it. Optically it's fine, and I suppose it would help with critical focusing. But it prevents you from seeing the entire viewfinder in one go, making framing really hard. It came off my camera almost as fast as it came on.

Yes. The metering and other info may not able be seen on the VF which is annoying.


It's only annoying until you flip it out of the way. Very Happy


PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
poilu wrote:

if you have the Nex3, why do you still use the xti

poilu , you're right.But I'd need the 2.3x magnifier not for the XTi , but mainly for my EOS 50e .It's my main Full Frame camera Laughing that can take manual focus but AF lenses too. And for my APS camera ,Canon EOS IX to use it with my manual lenses too.


PostPosted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:58 am    Post subject: Trying now! Reply with quote
SonicScot wrote:
SonicScot wrote:
My father bought one of these recently and he's very pleased with it.

I ordered one for myself a few weeks ago, I'll let you know my thoughts when it arrives. Smile


Of course, at the time of ordering this I wasn't aware that Magic Lantern would soon be available for my 7D. Razz

Now that I have focus peaking and magic zoom this contraption is unlikely to see the light of day. Rolling Eyes


Thanks for the info, finally it saw the daylight!

I'm trying right now in m 7D - to be honest, trying out the very first time - and it's amazing! Smile

Very soon i'll report on this forum the first impressions with ML on Canon 7D and Manual focus lenses advantage.

[]s,

RSalles


PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
SonicScot wrote:
SonicScot wrote:
My father bought one of these recently and he's very pleased with it.

I ordered one for myself a few weeks ago, I'll let you know my thoughts when it arrives. Smile


Of course, at the time of ordering this I wasn't aware that Magic Lantern would soon be available for my 7D. Razz

Now that I have focus peaking and magic zoom this contraption is unlikely to see the light of day. Rolling Eyes

so I understand you haven't try it yet ? Anyway , I orderd one too Laughing I hope is going to help me with manual focus lenses on my EOS 50e


PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 4:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's right, I received it the other week but haven't had the chance to try it yet.
I've been too busy with work to do much photography lately.
Plus now that I have Magic Lantern (alpha 1 version), this piece of equipment is surplus to requirements. Rolling Eyes Sad


PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I received myself too and tried ... nope , I don't like it . The optical quality is not as it should be (at least for my eyes )
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