In a message dated 2/17/2005 7:36:48 AM Central Standard Time,
cdnphoto@xxxxxxxxx writes:
I've thought of a bubble level -- any preferences? I think the CV one
is supposed to be nice. I would think a bubble level works fine for
tripod work but I suspect a grid would be more useable for general
handheld shooting.
You are correct about its being best when used with a tripod. I would think
it would be pretty much useless when being hand held. You comment was
interesting, in that it pointed out to me how much I am a "tripod kind of
photographer." It isn't that I don't shot hand held, but I sure use a tripod
alot.
Now to your question. I have two bubble levels which I use for everything
from a Zero Image pinhole to a 4X5 Toyo. One is a Hakuba (_www.hakubausa.com_
(http://www.hakubausa.com) ) which I bought from a local retail shop at about
$25-$30. It is nicely made and does a great job. The other I picked up from
a dealer at a local camera show for $10, which isn't quite as nicely made,
and it also does a great job. Both are two way levels, which is the kind I
would think that we be most useful. One or both are always in my camera bag,
which is in my car with my tripod. Another useful accessory that is always in
the car is a double bean bag, which I use for two purposes. Placed on a
partially rolled down window of the car, it makes a great camera rest when
shooting from my car seat (turn the engine off if shooting slow ISO or if you
just
want sharp images). It also is used to keep stuff like my tripod or portfolio
box or whatever from sliding around in the back of my SUV. Bill Barber
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