Spirit level
Posted 11/04/2009 - 20:18
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Got one of these a couple of years ago free with a photography mag. Don't think I've even used it yet.
Jason
Jason
K30 & 18-55mm WR.
Posted 11/04/2009 - 20:33
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Hi i've used one of these for a while now they come in handy for landscapes horizons etc.
Posted 11/04/2009 - 20:41
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I use mine all the time when doing landscape shots on a tripod. Doesn't guarantee 100% accuracy, but it's a lot better, a lot of the time, than judging by eye.
At least for me.
Dan
At least for me.
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 11/04/2009 - 22:13
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So for landscapes they seem to work.
I've tried using the framing lines in the view finder and still get wonky shots, might just order one to try at these prices.
Thanks everybody.
I've tried using the framing lines in the view finder and still get wonky shots, might just order one to try at these prices.
Thanks everybody.
Cheers, HG
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K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 11/04/2009 - 22:32
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There is also something called a Digital Action Level by Seculine which has a system of LEDs. Green for level and red and amber either side for nearly straight or nowhere near! They are on ebay for about £27 but you can get them cheaper, I've had mine for a few months and it is very useful.
Hope this is of some help to you.
Rob
Hope this is of some help to you.
Rob
Posted 11/04/2009 - 23:52
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RR wrote:
I use a spirit level when using a tripod, just to get it near. Final adjustments then done through the viewfinder.
I tend to do it the other way round. I get my composition as I want it, check the level and adjust if necessary, then check the compostion again, then level again. I'm usually happy by then. I use a spirit level when using a tripod, just to get it near. Final adjustments then done through the viewfinder.
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 12/04/2009 - 00:07
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Well, that is occasionally true, in which case I would use my eye. Usually though, I find I prefer the look of a pic with a level camera.
Dan
Edited to remove an inadvertant
Dan
Edited to remove an inadvertant
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 12/04/2009 - 00:39
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I've had one for years - use it quite a bit and it's always in the bag. One of the few gadgets that is handy *and* cheap.
Joining the Q
Posted 12/04/2009 - 02:50
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Used one for a long time. Started off when I had to record inscribed stones that were wonky and we wanted the image to be straight to show how wonky it was. Use it for landscapes and buildings.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 12/04/2009 - 10:56
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Mine used to permanently on the camera but since having a Pentax-LL-80-Divided-Matte-Focusing-Screen I find I never look at it now. Might take it off
Posted 12/04/2009 - 11:30
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This is a very handy spirit level for photographers made by BMI Germany, can be used for plumbing uprights and centre columns as well. Proper vial and can be used on all sides. I got mine from B&Q, but the only place I can find them now is here I've never bought anything from york survey so I don't know if they have a minimum order.
shim
shim
Posted 12/04/2009 - 14:16
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I belive the Nikon D 200 has both a level and a grid built into the cameras menu. I have always felt this would be a nice feature that pentax might also add to it's cameras. Its sometimes tricky getting sea scapes and similar level and true in the veiw finder..
Ian
Ian
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Does anybody use them?
Are they any use on a K200d?( considering that the sensor doesn't always sit level!)
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.