The recently discovered patent by Canon for a built-in tilt electronic viewfinder is generating a lot of interest among photographers. The patent shows detailed diagrams of a viewfinder that can tilt up to 90 degrees, similar to waist-level finders found in medium-format film cameras. This feature allows photographers to compose and shoot while looking down into the camera from above, making it easier to shoot at low angles without discomfort.
While tilting viewfinders are not entirely new, what sets this patent apart is the two-phase pull-out and tilt design. This design allows the hotshoe above the viewfinder to remain in place, preventing any design issues that could arise from tilting both components simultaneously.
The versatility of having both a tilting EVF and a vari-angle LCD screen (like the one on the EOS R5) in the same camera is seen as a positive addition. It provides photographers with more shooting angle options and ensures that the viewfinder doesn’t miss out on such features.
Overall, the patent showcases what appears to be a well-designed tilt electronic viewfinder, and photographers are excited to see this feature materialize in a future EOS R series mirrorless camera from Canon.
