Bob Whitmire wrote:
>
> Just watched an auction for a Varimagni Finder end, with the piece zipping
> up from $86 to $115 in the last minute or so. The piece looks intriguing,
> and seems as though it would be the cat's meow for working at odd tripod
> levels, particularly very low tripod levels. (Avoiding hands and knees
> trying to squint through standard viewfinder in wet sand in sub-freezing
> temps comes immediately to mind.) Would be interested in hearing thoughts
> from those experienced with the gear, though. My imagination has a way of
> endowing unfamiliar equipment with near magical properties. Sigh.
>
> --Bob Whitmire
Hello Bob,
The Olympus Varimagni Finder is an excellent piece of equipment. There
are four primary reasons for obtaining one (not in any order):
(1) brighter viewfinder image (great for astrophotography)
(2) 1.2x and 2.5x magnification
(3) allows easy viewing at odd camera positions
(4) increases your Olympus collection size
I use mine exclusively for astrophotography with my OM-1 and it makes
a world of difference ... wouldn't want to be without it! I don't use it
for macro work as I use <flame suit ON> another brand <flame suit OFF>
of camera for this ... but a magnifying angle finder certainly does make
it easier.
Have fun,
-Nick
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