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Kim Pilegaard

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Magnifying finder Model 1 vs. DG-2
« on: April 19, 2016, 19:14:44 »
Does anyone know whether there is a difference between the Nikon Magnifying Finder Model 1 and the DG-2 Magnifying Finder apart from the ocular thread and the eyecup (DG-2)?
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Bjørn Rørslett

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Re: Magnifying finder Model 1 vs. DG-2
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2016, 21:05:39 »
The earliest models might have a smaller diameter of the ocular and thus not as convenient as the newer ones. I have only used the DG-3 myself (the 90 degree angled).

Such finder attachments are not very convenient, though. A hassle to attach/remove and given today's overly bright screens, not really a helper in finding best focus either.

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Re: Magnifying finder Model 1 vs. DG-2
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2016, 22:41:36 »
I use DK-17M the whole time on my D7100 (by adapting a DK-22), and DK-21M on my D40x and D5100.

Bjørn, you are possibly referring to DR-3 the right angle finder?
I find it quite useful for night sky imaging high in the sky, not sure about other purposes as aiming the camera looking down get a little weird, copy stands come to my mind as one application. There is no magnification with this one.
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Re: Magnifying finder Model 1 vs. DG-2
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2016, 22:55:13 »
I stand corrected. DR-3 it is.