> Canon has two models, the Angle Finder B and C. The B
> looks like an older design meant for manual-focus
> Canons, but supposedly you can buy an adapter for EOS
Angle Finder B comes with the adapter. The documentation says it works on
all EOS except A2 and A2E, but this was written before the Elan 7 and EOS
1V.
> 1) Will these finders work on an Elan 7e? (maintaining
> ECF function is not important). This is my first
> Canon camera ... can I assume the 7e uses the same
> standard eyepiece size as the Elan II, EOS 3, etc.?
Angle Finder B will not fit the Elan 7e, and there's no adapter available
for it. The eyepiece on the 7 isn't the same as the Elan II, I believe
because of the built-in dioptric adjuster on the 7. I THINK the Angle
Finder C can be used on the Elan 7/7e.
> 4) Subjective opinions - how useful have you found
> these accessories to be for macro shooting. Is the
> display bright and sharp for critical focusing and
> framing? Is the image reversed (supposedly the B
> doesn't reverse the image, but I don't know about the
> C)
I can't really answer for your application...I used the B with a Rebel and
found it quite helpful when I wanted a lower perspective for kids or dogs.
> I'm leaning towards the C model, mainly because of the
> magnifier, but if the C doesn't swivel I think I would
> have to go with the B.
I think you're stuck with the C :) I can't imagine that it wouldn't swivel.
Kim
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