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Re: [OM] modding 1-13 screen and QR plate w/ levels...

Subject: Re: [OM] modding 1-13 screen and QR plate w/ levels...
From: "Dirk and Carla Wright" <wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:26:27 +0000
>I'm thinking, would putting a spirit level ("bubble" round one) or a
>couple (x and y axis lengthwise) on one of the QR plates I have (3157
>bogen) be doable or not? 

well, they make them to fit into a hot shoe, so why bother? 

That way I can level off the head, swap the OM on
>there, and take a level picture. Or stick a lever on the head itself,
>taking pains to ensure it is level in the first place?
>

There are also heads available that levels in them already.

>And what about taking out the 1.13 screen and using a razor etch it off
>two lines vertical, two horizontal, again to help aligning
vertical/horizontal?
>

You can buy the proper screen with the lines already in it also. 

Is this DIY project from poverty or experimentation? I don't think the hot
shoe levels cost very much.

Be seeing you.

Dirk Wright

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