viewfinder

Peter Anson · 05-28-2014, 10:02 PM

Is anyone using or has used a universal turret viewfinder, such as is available from Russian sellers?

**THoog** · 05-31-2014, 08:03 AM

I think we had one member with a turret viewfinder back in 2012. I've got a Tele-Wide finder, and thought about getting a turret, but apart from the hey-look-at-this factor, decided it wasn't worth it. Even with multiple focal lengths and adjustable parallax setting, an add-on finder isn't going to give you more than an approximate idea of your composition. Except in the brightest of bright sunlight, I've been able to get that from the LCD. I've found a bubble level to be a more useful hotshoe accessory.

**ChrisPlatt** · 05-31-2014, 01:05 PM

The FOV of the modern Olympus VF-1 closely matches that of my Sigma 24mm AF lens.
It doesn't look too out of place - the silver plastic matches the top of my black K-01.

Chris

Peter Anson · 06-01-2014, 03:04 AM

Thanks for the help Todd and Chris. Think I'll pass on the turret. I'll investigate the Olympus further as I do have the Sigma 24 AF.

05-28-2014, 10:02 PM	#1
Peter Anson Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 211	viewfinder Is anyone using or has used a universal turret viewfinder, such as is available from Russian sellers?

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05-31-2014, 08:03 AM	#2
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I think we had one member with a turret viewfinder back in 2012. I've got a Tele-Wide finder, and thought about getting a turret, but apart from the hey-look-at-this factor, decided it wasn't worth it. Even with multiple focal lengths and adjustable parallax setting, an add-on finder isn't going to give you more than an approximate idea of your composition. Except in the brightest of bright sunlight, I've been able to get that from the LCD. I've found a bubble level to be a more useful hotshoe accessory.

05-31-2014, 01:05 PM	#3
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	The FOV of the modern Olympus VF-1 closely matches that of my Sigma 24mm AF lens. It doesn't look too out of place - the silver plastic matches the top of my black K-01. Chris

06-01-2014, 03:04 AM	#4
Peter Anson Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 211 Original Poster	Thanks for the help Todd and Chris. Think I'll pass on the turret. I'll investigate the Olympus further as I do have the Sigma 24 AF.