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(based on 14 ratings)
Brand: Flipbac
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Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 14 reviews)
77% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(4), Easy to use(10), Lightweight(12), Reliable(5)
Best Uses:
Everyday(10), Landscape photography(3), Macro photography(6), Travel(7)
Describe Yourself:
Semi-professional(11)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
A simple way to get low angle shots.
By JoanVerified Purchaser from Ohio on 2/16/2011
Pros:
Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Weddings/Events
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

A simple , inexpensive way to shoot low angle shots.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
adequate
By RickVerified Purchaser from Florence Oregon on 6/6/2010
Pros:
Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

It serves well as a screen protector, however, a missing adhesive strip in its design makes it feel as though it will come off when you open it.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
flipback angle veiwfinder
By nature photogVerified Purchaser from Lithonia Ga on 1/11/2010
Pros:
Lightweight
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

My concern is the seal for dust and debri,
the item does not close tight enough for
complete seal of the LCD.Some may find it
useful but for me it is more difficult
than the pop off covers, also the open angle
was not that easy to view.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
"Flipback wonder"
By mad scientistVerified Purchaser from los angeles,ca on 1/10/2010
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Landscape Photography, Macro Photography, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

viewer protector

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Not so great after all
By Bike Rally Photography from Joplin, MO on 12/28/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Cons:
Not Durable
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

I bought this product thinking it would be great for low angle shots, which it was. But after only a few months of use the mirror no longer stays in position, it simply falls straight down. After a little bit of use there isn't enough friction to hold the mirror in place. Great idea, but faulty design.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Best accessory value ever!
By DJPixelVerified Purchaser from Cambridge MA on 9/22/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Innovative, Lightweight, Reliable
Cons:
Limited lifespan
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Macro Photography, Odd angles, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

The Flipbac is conceptually brilliant. In a simple but fantastic design it not only protects the LCD screen on your camera but it also adds a multi-angle view of the screen which is a great benefit in many situations. While it is not as versatile as an articulated fold out screen I think I like this functionality better since the articulated screen is going to boost the camera price and be a likely future failure point. The price is quite excellent and you'd expect to pay that much or more for a good secure protection cover but to add this nifty two way mirror reflection is truly function and form combined.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
good protection for a good price
By davidsVerified Purchaser from merrick N Y on 9/22/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

It protects the digital screen on my camera very nicely and is quick and easy to open

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Ingenious and simple
By DJPixel from Cambridge MA on 8/30/2009
Pros:
Flexible, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Fieldwork, Macro Photography, Portraits, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

This has to be the best little accessory I've added to my Nikon D300 - it protects the screen and gives you the added plus of being able to take shots at odd angles where you cannot line up the viewfinder or screen.

The only shooters I might not recommend it to are the chimpers who check every shot via the screen though you can leave it folded down or to the side.

It is so simple yet effective that it would be an ideal accessory for Nikon to include with their basic kit. Perfectly conceived and executed!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I like it for low angle shots.
By FrankVerified Purchaser from Sarasota Fl on 3/15/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Macro Photography
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

Good for use at low angles, at the beach for the Birds, pictures. As long as the Sun is in the right direction to it.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
This flipbac angle veiwfinder is perfect
By Stan the CameramanVerified Purchaser from Mount Sinai, NY on 3/9/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Cons:
Can't find any Cons
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Landscape Photography, Macro Photography, Portraits, Studio, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

The FLIPBAC ANGLE VIEWFINDER Is great. I no longer have to bend down for low subjects, or for shooting over the heads of people. It's on my CANON G-10. When I don't need it it's out of the way. You don't know it's there. When you need it just flip it down, or out. It's everything Adorama said it would be, at a very good price.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
nice
By cygnetVerified Purchaser from hill country TX on 3/9/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Macro Photography
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

I got this because I always liked to do waist level shots, or ground level shots, in the past, with whatever camera I had. This has the added benefit of screen protection, as well as blocking out the LCD in places where you don't want the glow noticeable. And I put it on a Pentax K20D, which is a 2.8" screen. Fits fine, looks really good. I didn't rate it 5 stars, cuz we will see about the durability part over time.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Works as described, easy to install
By LukeVerified Purchaser from Brooklyn on 3/6/2009
Pros:
Cheap, Easy to install
Best Uses:
Candids
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

It's a mirror, not a flip out screen, so naturally the image will be inverted

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very useful for those with bad back
By AditVerified Purchaser from Ridgecrest, CA on 3/6/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Home, Landscape Photography, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

I have pain in the lower back and legs which makes it difficult for me to bend over. This also makes it difficult to use the camera on a tripod, as I have to bend over to camera level to see the viewfinder. With the flipbac I can see the image from above and don't have to bend over, which makes a huge difference for me. I also like the idea of protecting the screen. My only criticism is that the screen on the left side of my camera is so close to the edge of the camera that there is no room to stick the adhesive strip. This is not a major problem, however.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Along came Flipbac.
By DionguVerified Purchaser from Colombo, Sri Lanka on 3/6/2009
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Reliable
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Traveling
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flipbac Flipbac Angle Viewfinder for 3" LCD Screens - Black:

Along came Adorama offering Flipbac, just when I was wondering whether I would spend several hundred to get a right angle view finder for my new Canon 5D Mark II. Flipbac is a fine piece of ingenuity to get those unsual angles without the hassle of a right angle viewfinder change or going on all fours on the floor.

I saved a packet and I am so glad that I went for Flipbac. I get not only the low angle shots but also the right-angled views of crowds and people without intruding. I did this in Egypt a few weeks back and the spontaneous shots I got were superb.

The switch back to normal shooting is just a "flip"! Matches the color of the camera and protects the LCD viewer on the back or the camera.

Great piece at a small price.

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