right angle viewfinder needed?

<p>I am going to Southern Utah and the Antelope Canyon area this March, and was wondering if purchasing a right angel viewfinder would be useful for this trip. It seems like a nice thing for low perspective shots, and it may be useful in the slot canyons. The next question is which brand? The canon version is pretty expensive, and there are cheaper alternatives on ebay. Any comments or suggestions would help, but I need them fairly quick so I may still have time to order one.<br>

Paul</p>

<p>Paul;<br>

A good question to ask is what are you going to shoot,and how often have you needed one before? I purchased one, used it once, and haven't touched it since. So unless you expect to do a lot of low level shooting, I wouldn't spend the money.<br>

As for where you're going: If you are planning on going into Utah, then you might be interested in checking out the Vermillion Cliffs/ Pariah Canyon Wilderness. (I have included the hyperlink). Although I have never been there, I have heard that it is spectacular. Also, look into Escalante/ Grand Staircase. <br>

The website for Vermillon Cliffs: <a href="http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/fo/arizona_strip_field.html">http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/fo/arizona_strip_field.html</a></p>

<p>The wesite for Escalante: <a href="http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/grand_staircase-escalante/Recreation.html">http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/grand_staircase-escalante/Recreation.html</a></p>

<p>I hope you have a great vacation.<br>

Don</p>

<p>I bought a right angle finder decades ago and haven't used it a dozen times. Getting down on the ground with the camera works better.</p>

<p>Paul: For what camera?</p>

<p>Paul, I occasionally use a Hoodman right angle view finder that I bought 5 years ago. I think the product has been removed from the market. I paid way too much for it at the time thinking it would be as good as the Nikon version. Its OK and that is all it is. You can find very similar type knock offs on the internet that are now much cheap and may meet your needs but are probably not nearly of the same optical and mechanical quality as the Nikon and Canon products. In retrospect I regret that I did not buy the Nikon finder. Good hunting. Andy</p>

<p>Thanks for all your responses. After doing much research on aftermarket viewfinders, I decided to go with the Seagull viewfinder. The price was $60. I know I may not use it a lot, but from reviews made by people that have been to these slot canyons, they say that it was worth it just for those areas alone, particularly Lower Antelope Canyon. Besides, what is $60 when I have thousands of dollars worth of gear. Alan, I am shooting with the original 5D. Thanks again for all your input.<br>

Paul</p>