PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This unique unit functions as both a high quality angle finder and as a magnifier, and allows direct correction of individual diopter values. The Olympus Varimagni Finder is quite innovative, it combines the two functions of angle finder and magnifier, incorporating a 9 lens elements optical composition and a reflector. It fits over the camera's eyepiece, and can be adjusted for individual eyesight. Its eyepiece tube is ratable through 360°, for use in low level and 90° angled shots.
The two-stage, one-touch switching system offers both a 1.2x magnification image covering the whole screen, and a 2.5x enlargement of the central portion for critical focusing. For photo-micrographic use, insert the Eye coupler between the camera and Varimagni Finder. In effect, it does the most of the tasks like an interchangeable pentaprism design, but with far less hassle more economically. The Eye coupler is required when the Varimagni Finder is used in photomicrography.Well, during the eighties, the Pentax has designed a system finder for their flag ship model, the Pentax LX which is by far the most innovative among all that I have seen, the FB-1 system finder which has three couplers to suit your needs.Although such an design is from a different camera manufacturer but nevertheless, the principle is good enough to inspire a Company like OLYMPUS to take good look at its Varimagni Finder design which has been around for quite a while now since the OM-1n during the early seventies and has not been seeing any appropriate upgrade.
A main drawback of the Varimagni Finder in practical use is, the image in the Varimagni Finder is reversed in a normal viewing situation. But it is still useful in many difficult photographic situations. For example, when shooting at very close to the ground level or when the camera is on a repro stand during copying work. Note: The Eyecoupler is required when the Varimagni Finder is used in conjunction with Focusing Screen 1-12 for photomicrography.
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Product ($99) SN: NA
Condition: Like New (LN)
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