Thanks, but all that I had found before starting this thread. Looking for personal experiences. Have ordered the standard FN one as that one has 4.6 x magnification and is meant for general use, so more flexible, and I like taking low angle shots. Since I acquired the New F-1, I am just gearing up for some field exercise with it.Hi Witold. From Wikipedia: Both Waist-Level Finders are useful in situations which require use of a low angle, or for copy work, photomacrography, or astrophotography. The image is reversed left-to-right in the finder. The Waist-Level Finder FN has a collapsible barrel and a flip-up 4.6x magnifier, while the 6x model has a 6x magnified image, and an integral diopter adjustment. As I read it the stand finder doesn't have magnification. apart from the flip-up 4.6 magnifier.
Cheers,
Jan
Thanks for the hint, I see how it locks in raised position now. I find no use for this anyways. What do you use it for with magnifier out of the way?The magnifier can only be used when the finder is in the normal extended position. The magnifier can be lowered and raised by the small knob on the finder. It will lock into position so you will not need a third hand
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Gord
Waist level framing with zone focusing and a 21mm lens?What do you use it for with magnifier out of the way?
That's possible, although I'd prefer Speed Finder for this kind of shooting as it's showing a lot more & better in comparison. But it is a different beast on top of the camera., just not as "bad" as SF for earlier F1. Then when you put rubber hood on FN Speed Finder it changes camera's silhouette from destroyer to aircraft carrier.Waist level framing with zone focusing and a 21mm lens?
Seems we are in agreement on this, although I really like the WLF in standard form The 6X I'll get eventually when I get it at "correct' price point. Speed Finder is a joy, but it does change camera profile and balance, so nothing for free.I didn't get a lot of use out of the Waist Level Finder, mostly for some flower photos, When I got the 6X finder I used it a lot more for copy work and I still use it for close up work and some macro photography. I also have the speed finder and use it a lot for regular photography because I wear glasses and is comfortable to use. The speed finder definetly changes the profile of the camera.
Gord
I didn't get a lot of use out of the Waist Level Finder, mostly for some flower photos, When I got the 6X finder I used it a lot more for copy work and I still use it for close up work and some macro photography. I also have the speed finder and use it a lot for regular photography because I wear glasses and is comfortable to use. The speed finder definetly changes the profile of the camera.
Gord
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