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Trying out the focus magnifyer - Don Schaeffer - Apr 4, 2012

I received the magnifier yesterday. It claims to magnify the viewfinder 2.3 times. Actually the lens itself is pretty shoddy. When I looked at it off camera it doesn't work like a magnifier--works more like a reducer lens but It magnifies a small central portion of the viewfinder image on the camera. It has an adjustment to fit the user's vision but the adjustment keeps shifting. It's also fairly clumsy--sticking out an inch or so from the back of the camera. It folds over so you can see the full viewfinder when you wish.

   

I think there is some advantage to using the aid ehrn focussing both for long and macro shots. Examples below. In summary, it is a big modification of the way one carries and uses the camera, but it may help some. (top without the aid, bottom with)

   

   

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RE: Trying out the focus magnifyer - Toad - Apr 4, 2012

I guess that I could see using this for tabletop macro shots. Looks kind of big and awkward for everyday use, though.

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RE: Trying out the focus magnifyer - Don Schaeffer - Apr 4, 2012

Completely agree. And it's hard to keep taking it off and putting it back on.

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RE: Trying out the focus magnifyer - shuttertalk - Apr 4, 2012

Thanks for sharing the feedback...

Yeah looks a bit unwieldly, but as Toad says I can see it being useful in certain situations - e.g. on a tripod or taking macros, but I couldn't see myself using it for everyday use.

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RE: Trying out the focus magnifyer - Don Schaeffer - Apr 5, 2012

I think I'm going to use it for a while. I really need help with focus. I've been able to post some photos without re-touching.

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