DR-5 Screw-in Right Angle Viewfinder
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DR-5 Screw-in Right Angle Viewfinder
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Right Angle for Down and Low
Very solid build and easy to attach to my D700.
I do a lot of micro photography and anyone doing micro work knows the subject is not always at a position that affords looking through the viewfinder; sometimes the object is just too low to the ground. The DR-5 allows for a better "Top Down" viewing and has a switch to select 1x or 2x magnification. The viewfinder rotates left or right for different view angles. The DR-5 has the ability to adjust to different eyesights with a twist.
Notes to consider before purchase; This is a screw on unit - if you are looking for pop on pop off convenience this is not for you.
Right Angle means Right Angle, 90 degrees. It would be better if it were slightly less than 90 degrees - 80 degrees or adjustable between 90 and 80. This would allow for a less than direct top down eye position. I rarely find my camera at 90 angle to the object when doing outdoor micro work. This unit is better suited for studio work.
Using the 2x magnification feature will prevent you from viewing the camera's metering system via the viewfinder as it cuts off the readout at 2x. Thus you will either need to switch back to 1x or take the meter reading first then switch to 2x for final focus, but 2x is a good thing. To note as well, is when using a flash along with the DR-5 this may present challenges using the viewfinder when it is positioned straight up behind the flash. This will place the viewfinder about 2.5 inches behind the flash. Having a SB900 mounted with the viewfinder is somewhat awkward. You can rotate the viewfinder to either side and position yourself to view from that angle. I use a SU-800 and do not have this issue since the SU 800 is short and stubby my flashes are not on the camera with my outdoor system (R1C1).
All in all the DR-5 makes the down low angles possible without laying on the ground.
November 18, 2010
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DR-5 Screw-in Right Angle Viewfinder
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if i shoot in portrait mode will the finder turn so I still look down
I shoot models a lot and sometimes I like to shoot from the ground and in portrait mode (where the image is vertical), so my question is does the DR-5 Screw-in Right Angle Viewfinder adjust so I see from top still
1 year, 1 month ago
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Rupert
MEmphis
Location :
MEmphis
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
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If I understand your question - The answer would be; Yes.Turning the camera in portrait mode would simply require you to rotate the DR-5 90 degrees left or right. Your view would be in Portrait. The DR-5 allows for a more top down view angle.
- When I use my DR-5 in the field I often find I need the DR-5 to be less than 90 degrees, allowing me a more comfortable viewing angle slightly from the side. The DR-5 is very flexible in this regard.
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dmbNIK
North Virgina
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North Virgina
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes it rotates to what ever angle you need.Has staff answer
DR-5 Screw-in Right Angle Viewfinder
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Is a round adaptor included to attach this viewfinder to the D700 camera
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Jan
Middlesex
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Middlesex
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The DR-5 comes ready to screw on your D700. It does not require an adapter, you remove your stock eye piece and screw on the DR-5.Don't do like I did... make sure you remember where you place your original eye piece for later use.
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dmbNIK
North Virgina
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North Virgina
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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There’s no need for an adapter to attach the DR-5 viewfinder to the camera.
since i own a d90 and d700, is there a adapter or must i purchase the dr5 and dr6.
8 months ago
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john86
melville, n y
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melville, n y
Age: 55-65
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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There's no adapter for the D90 in order for you to use the DR-5 Screw-in Right Angle Viewfinder.1 of 1
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