john.oregan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> I often find that trying to focus a tripod-mounted 4Ti is not the world's
> easiest thing.
> For stability, I try to keep the tripod centre-column as short as possible.
> This means that I often have to lean over in an awkward position, with my eye
> not quite as snug in the viewfinder as it would be with hand-held.
>
> A recent typical example was the Lunar Eclipse. Because the camera was
> pointing
> up at an angle of about 60 degress,
> I had to get on my knees to compose the shots - focussing wasn't a problem -
> infinity.
>
> Would a varimagnifier make life any easier in this situation? Is this what it
> is
> designed to do?
This is exactly its design purpose. Great for macros with the camera
near the ground ... especially when the ground is wet. I wouldn't part
with mine for anything less than new replacement cost!
Regards,
-Nick T.
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