Canon viewfinder magnifier hunt

Hi,

I am looking for a viewfinder magnifier to aid manual focus on my Canon
300D. I measured the viewfinder on my 300D and its ~23mm wide. Then I
measured a friend's Pentax MZ-50's viewfinder and its also ~23mm wide.
So will the Pentax FB 2x magnifier fit the Canon 300D?

Generally, will any magnifier that can fit a viewfinder that is 23mm
wide work on the Canon 300D?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=41404&is=REG


Thanks,

Siddhartha

"Siddhartha Jain" wrote in message
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Hi,

I am looking for a viewfinder magnifier to aid manual focus on my Canon
300D. I measured the viewfinder on my 300D and its ~23mm wide. Then I
measured a friend's Pentax MZ-50's viewfinder and its also ~23mm wide.
So will the Pentax FB 2x magnifier fit the Canon 300D?

Generally, will any magnifier that can fit a viewfinder that is 23mm
wide work on the Canon 300D?

Years ago I had a Pentax diopter correction eyepiece which fit my Canon
(23mm) square (actually rectangular) viewfinders. Whether the one shown in
your B&H link measures the same as the Pentax manual focus isn't indicated.
Also note: the Canon Magnifiers don't have adjustable diopter focusing.
Another consideration: Canon also had (still have?) the "Angle Finder B",
which does allow diopter adjustment.

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=122655&is=REG

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=183200&is=REG

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...7548 900&rd=1
This one shows the "Adapter S" attached

Joe Arnold

PhotoMan wrote:
Years ago I had a Pentax diopter correction eyepiece which fit my
Canon
(23mm) square (actually rectangular) viewfinders. Whether the one
shown in
your B&H link measures the same as the Pentax manual focus isn't
indicated.
Also note: the Canon Magnifiers don't have adjustable diopter
focusing.
Another consideration: Canon also had (still have?) the "Angle Finder
B",
which does allow diopter adjustment.

Ok, I made some errors in measurement. I erroneously measured the outer
edges of the viewfinder. Now, I took off the plastic mount on which the
rubber relief is mounted. I measured distance (horizontal) between the
inner edges of the plastic mount. Its 18.5mm for the Canon 300D and
19mm for the Maxxum 5. I tried interchanging the plastic mounts to
confirm for size but they don't slide in because the plastic mounts for
each have slightly different design. Unfortunately, I don't have
precision measurement tools like a vernier calliper to get the exact
specs.

Now, from an eBay posting I discovered that the magnifier for the
Pentax K mount and screw mount series are also 18.5mm wide!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

Thats good because I almost bought a yashica magnifier thats 23mm wide
off eBay. In the last 10 mins, my internet connection gave up and I
couldn't bid for the auction

As for the Canon Angle finder, thats expensive - both B & C. Besides, I
don't want an angle finder. The Canon Magnifier S with adapter S turns
on eBay every now and then and goes upto $60 easily. The Pentax and
Yashicas sell for much less - typically under $20.

An eBay seller posted the Yashica as having 23mm width.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I also came across this reference that says Minolta Angle Finder VN
fits where Canon Angle finder C does.
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-...?msg_id=00BaTr

So the adapters have to be the same size and that means whatever fits
Canon should fit Minolta and vice versa.

I'll be glad if someone can confirm my measurement because I am in
India and can only see the magnifiers on eBay or online stores.

- Siddhartha

What about the Canon Anglefinder C which has magnification and will
definately fit all EOS (plus some FD) Canon bodies, with one of the two
adaptors.

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"Siddhartha Jain" wrote in message
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Hi,

I am looking for a viewfinder magnifier to aid manual focus on my Canon
300D. I measured the viewfinder on my 300D and its ~23mm wide. Then I
measured a friend's Pentax MZ-50's viewfinder and its also ~23mm wide.
So will the Pentax FB 2x magnifier fit the Canon 300D?

Generally, will any magnifier that can fit a viewfinder that is 23mm
wide work on the Canon 300D?


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=41404&is=REG


Thanks,

Siddhartha

What about the Canon Anglefinder C which has magnification and will
definately fit all EOS (plus some FD) Canon bodies, with one of the two
adaptors.

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A sample chapter from "Haight-Ashbury" is at
http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/writ/hait/hatitl.html

"Siddhartha Jain" wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi,

I am looking for a viewfinder magnifier to aid manual focus on my Canon
300D. I measured the viewfinder on my 300D and its ~23mm wide. Then I
measured a friend's Pentax MZ-50's viewfinder and its also ~23mm wide.
So will the Pentax FB 2x magnifier fit the Canon 300D?

Generally, will any magnifier that can fit a viewfinder that is 23mm
wide work on the Canon 300D?


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=41404&is=REG


Thanks,

Siddhartha

Tony wrote:
What about the Canon Anglefinder C which has magnification and will
definately fit all EOS (plus some FD) Canon bodies, with one of the
two
adaptors.


The Angle finder C is good but I don't want an angle finder and Angle
finder C is too expensive. Retails for about $170.

- Siddhartha

"Tony" wrote:
What about the Canon Anglefinder C which has magnification and will
definately fit all EOS (plus some FD) Canon bodies, with one of the two
adaptors.

Short answer - $$$$$$$$. Plus the inherent angle which may not be practical
for the subject and shooting angle.

Siddhartha Jain wrote:

Hi,

I am looking for a viewfinder magnifier to aid manual focus on my Canon
300D.

The problem is more likely the "style" of focus screen used more than
anything else. They choose to use a fine grained/brighter screen assuming
most users rely on AF and would like the brighter screen. When I was camera
shopping I saw why some of the competition's screens were reviewed as being
"dimmer", they use a screen that allows easier manual focusing.. There is
more to focus screens and finders than just being extra bright yet
reviewers only seem to note the brightness, not how well you can see the
focus point.

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