Viewfinder for large format?

[jamespayne]

Hi, I am new to this forum as well as large format photography. Is there a hand held external viewfinder that covers most focal lengths? I'd like to compose with the viewfinder first before I spend time setting up the camera.

[vinny]

yes and no. There aren't that many zoom finders out there and they don't cover a wide range like the cinema finders.
search large format viewfinder on ebay.
linhof makes one but you'll need to take out a small loan to pay for it

[GPS]

Even better, use the Search function on this forum. Try "viewing frame" and you'll have to your heart's desire...

[Kevin Crisp]

I take it you did not actually search "viewing frame" before offering that helpful advice.

[GPS]

I take it you did not actually search "viewing frame" before offering that helpful advice.

Did you, wise man??
On the first page of results (Search - viewing frame, show posts) in the thread "About handheld viewfinders" the OP can find much to his delight...

[douglas antonio]

there is a linhof viewfinder.
the newer one covers 75-360 mm iirc.

[Bob Salomon]

there is a linhof viewfinder.
the newer one covers 75-360 mm iirc.

iirc

You do.

[douglas antonio]

bob, i was wondering when you would drop in;-)

[Warren Clark]

Hi james,
I use a Horseman zoom finder with detachable hand grip. Very useful
for finding tripod location and focal length of lens needed for a particular
shot . Mine covers 90-400mm and came with a 6x9cm mask also.
Jim Andracki at MPEX may be able to locate one.

Warren Clark

[Leigh]

I use the Linhof multifocal viewer, the older tan version that you slide to select focal length.

It's a good survey viewer. It won't give you exact composition, but it will aid in focal length selection before you set the camera up.

The tan version is much less expensive (used) than the newer black one. The newer one has an optical zoom that gives better detail at long focal lengths.

- Leigh