synthetic 4 Posted May 13, 2018 I'm considering either the 45 or 180 degree viewfinder for my Nauticam housing (Canon 5DmkIV.) The 45 degree seems like a good fit for macro shots, but how is it for wide angle? Any regrets going with the 45 for wide angle? Is it actually better than the 180 for wide angle? Not sure I'll get a chance to try before I buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tursiops 81 Posted May 14, 2018 I use the 45 for everything, incl WWL-1 and super-macro shots. Perfect for the latter, OK for the former. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR 26 Posted May 14, 2018 I also use the 45-degree for both. Takes a bit of practice for macro, easy for WA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paolobl65 44 Posted May 14, 2018 I also use 45 degree for both . In CFWA the 45 viewfinder is very useful if you want shot up in limited space . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
synthetic 4 Posted May 14, 2018 Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm going to try one out this weekend in Catalina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
synthetic 4 Posted May 24, 2018 I liked it. I heard many people say that it takes around 5 dives to get used to it, but I took to it right away. I didn't try macro, just shot wide for three days. It was nice to clearly see the camera settings at the bottom of the viewfinder. I just ordered one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted May 24, 2018 Good move, Jeff! I've had mine for about 10 years and would now never have a housing without one. If you took to it with WA straight away, you are going to love macro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDKulick 0 Posted May 25, 2018 Glad that you took to the finder so quickly. It took me a bit of getting used to when shooting very small subjects in vertical orientation with a 105mm macro lens. I use the 45 degree finder for the vast majority of my shooting, but prefer the straight finder for over/unders and most free-diving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
synthetic 4 Posted May 25, 2018 Huh, you made me realize I don't think I've ever taken a macro shot in portrait. Just automatically go landscape for macro. Food for thought. Yeah there was such great wide angle at Catalina last weekend that I never put the macro port on. We saw 3-7 giant sea bass on every dive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magrone 9 Posted June 4, 2018 45 is an essential tool for me now and I wouldn't consider trying to shoot without one,macro or wide. But there are limitations to its usefulness in wide and macro, namely shooting downward, and into the water column, esp at night. I think if you mainly shot downward, which is not something most people do anyway underwater, or did a lot of blackwater diving, I think a straight finder would be more suitable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diver4fun 7 Posted June 4, 2018 Just wondering, do you need to have your mask very close to the viewfinder? Or can you see it from a distance. I like having a little bit of overview of my surroundings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodnfish 3 Posted June 4, 2018 I have had a 45 degree for 4 or 5 years and love it. I think there are some now with adjustable magnification. This would be great for macro as the old eyes just are not what they used to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMY 15 Posted June 5, 2018 First I had a 180 and thought it would be best....the result was always being to close to the ground / or gorgonias ....now I don't want to miss the 45er any more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
