Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/06/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I use a lot of levels; usually I have a 6-9" carpenter's torpedo
level with me, or in recent years a similar electronic level, as well
as multiple levels glued/screwed/fastened to the frame of the camera.
Some camera backs are hard to put a longer level across, and those I
have shimmed so that I can use a good level. My tripods/heads also
have levels.
For 35mm and MF work on tripods I use the torpedo levels across the
front of the lens (I'm assuming that the lens was manufactured
correctly) to check for correct vertical alignment. It's often the
only true vertical surface. Hot shoes are unreliable for accuracy.
Base plates are also good, but often hard to use.
At 8:57 AM -0500 6/16/11, George Lottermoser wrote:
>I suspect you imagine a circular bubble level on the bottom.
>You will achieve far more accurate plumb with linear bubbles on the
>side and back.
>I also carry small spirit levels which can be placed on ground
>glass, lens barrel, etc. when doing architectural and view camera
>work.
>A visit to a good hardware or science store (or site) may find the
>right approach.
>
>Sent from my iPad
>
>On Jun 16, 2011, at 2:29 AM, Richard Man <richard at imagecraft.com> wrote:
>
>> In theory, it should work on the bottom too :-) I think I will do that.
>
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