View Full Version : Canon 5D Mk2 / Angle Back


James Miller
October 6th, 2009, 12:47 PM
Need I say more..

David W. Taylor
October 6th, 2009, 01:33 PM
An angled back would be good for us working in video, using the LCD but I think still photographers wouldn't be so pleased with the viewfinder being like that.

DT

Peer Landa
October 6th, 2009, 01:47 PM
I would think a flip/swivel LCD would be a better solution.

-- peer

Don Miller
October 6th, 2009, 05:03 PM
Need I say more..

Yes, like how anyone would use the optical viewfinder. Remember the "SLR" in DSLR

James Miller
October 7th, 2009, 12:22 AM
Ok, this is a low cost option possible accessory, the 5dmk2 has lots of movement on the 2 ribbon cables going to the rear section, a quick aluminum or plastic spacer shell goes in between. It only takes 7 screws & 2 minutes to remove the back, 2 ribbon cables unhook and your free.

You can see through the VF but an angled replacement eye rest could be made. But even if you couldn't I would trade the 'SLR' part for this, not that you would have to.

I'm sure I suffer from 5DMK2 crook back, and even a rudimentary mockup is a pleasure to use.

Heck you could also get better cooling with some vents.

James

Carlos Vidal
June 29th, 2011, 01:49 AM
Need I say more..

Sorry, I'm a Indie filmmaker from Argentine. Where can I find this "add" for 5D?