Canon Angle Finder A2

I'm looking into getting a Canon Angle Finder A2 for my New F-1 and I wanted to

ask if it's compatible with the body. I also wanted to ask if I need the S

adapter or if that's only if I want 2x magnification. Ideally I'd get the Angle

Finder B but the A2 is cheaper and I'm just a student. Thanks in advance.

The F-1 (old and new versions) are the only Canon FD/FL mount SLRs with round eyepieces. All of the others have rectangular ones. The "S" or square adapters are for rectangular eyepieces, while "R" refers to round adapters for the F-1. The basic B2 Angle Finder is threaded and attaches directly to the F-1's finder. I believe the A2 version is the same in this respect.

 

For use on a rectangular eyepiece, you need to add the "S" adapter which slides onto the rectangular eyepiece. If you buy a finder with the S adapter, simply remove it before attaching the finder to your F-1.

 

My experience has been that used B2 finders don't necessarily sell for much more than an A2. The correct right-to-left orientation on the B2 is much easier on the eyes.

Anyone got a spare Adapter S &/or Adapter Ed-II (for various EOS's) for sale?

 

Cheers

Hi,Brian.

 

I have two angle finders B (Which produce a straight image)

I can let you have one, without the adapter for rectangular vierwfinder.

 

It will fit the F1.

 

Mail me the price you want to pay for it,

 

I do have to tell you that the angle finder is somewhat difficult to use in the field.

 

Bye,

 

Dirk.

David, I don't have a spare Adapter S, but I have a generic version that has the same functionality. It's actually what's left of a generic eyecup after the rubber eyecup was torn off. You're welcome to it. Email your mailing address to me and I'll mail it to you.

 

Gordon

Sorry for the delay Gordon - email on the way

I don't know anything about the A-2 model but I have a B model. I read so many contradicting reviews about the Model B.

The model B is great, it fits on my New F-1 (I read somewhere that it won't but it does). With the adapter "S" it will fit on my A-1, AE-1 program, Rebel T3i, EOS 1v and 5D mark II.

Hope this info helps.

I too have the B for my F1s. It came with the "S" adapter for the Ftb, A-1, etc. Price wise not much difference between the A and B, The B is the way to go as the eye piece adjusts (not sure about the A), and the image is NOT reversed as with the A

I don't know anything about the A-2 model but I have a B model. I read so many contradicting reviews about the Model B.

The model B is great, it fits on my New F-1 (I read somewhere that it won't but it does). With the adapter "S" it will fit on my A-1, AE-1 program, Rebel T3i, EOS 1v and 5D mark II.

Hope this info helps.

I have seen A Lot of "This" lately, so i have to ask.......this thread is Ten Years Old, yet you post to it like the guy just inquired 35 minutes ago.

What made you respond to this.?

Although be sure to check that any angle-finder will show the image right side up and rightside to right.

Some cheaper ones have a mirror instead of an erecting prism.

I have seen A Lot of "This" lately, so i have to ask.......this thread is Ten Years Old, yet you post to it like the guy just inquired 35 minutes ago.

What made you respond to this.?

Unintended consequence of newbies being constantly told to use the Search function?