Nikon DR-5 Angle Finder

The Nikon DR-5 Angle Finder is an angled optical viewfinder attachment that lets you view the scene at a 90-degree angle from the camera’s optical axis, making it ideal for macro, low-angle, and high-angle shooting.

The Nikon DR-5 Angle Finder is a precision optical accessory designed for compatible Nikon SLR cameras. It attaches to the camera’s viewfinder eyepiece and uses a built-in prism system to redirect the optical path by 90 degrees, allowing photographers to compose images from above, below, or other awkward shooting positions without needing to look directly through the camera’s rear.

This makes it especially useful for macro photography, product photography, copy work, and situations where the camera is mounted low on a tripod or positioned in tight spaces. The DR-5 also offers selectable magnification (1:1 or 2:1), enabling more precise focusing and composition when working with fine detail subjects.

Depending on the camera body, a compatible reduction ring may be required for proper mounting. The device is commonly used with higher-end Nikon DSLRs such as the D1, D2, D700, and D800 series.

Key Features

• 90° angled optical viewing via built-in prism
• Ideal for macro, studio, and low-angle shooting
• Selectable magnification (1:1 or 2:1)
• Improves comfort in difficult shooting positions
• Attaches to camera viewfinder eyepiece
• May require adapter ring for compatibility
• Original Nikon optical accessory

Applications

• Macro photography
• Product and studio photography
• Low-angle or high-angle compositions
• Copy stand work
• Tripod-based shooting setups