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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Exeter, Confusion, USA on 5/4/2008
This is a great idea, and it is generally well made. Fit to the hot shoe is perfect, and except for the sharp corners, the general design is good.
However, for the $35 price tag, they could have been a bit more careful with the Quality Control. Checking the bubble against the camera's built-in grid with known-level architectural subjects, I found that the horizontal level was off by 3-5 degrees, meaning that I had to compensate each shot. I will try someone else's product next.
from New Orleans, LA on 4/17/2008
This level allows me to get the camera right on for landscape photography, without having to rely on the tripo's level.
from Cleveland OH on 3/21/2008
Solved my panorama photo problems.
from Ohio on 3/6/2008
Great aid in straightening lines (vertical or horizontal). Can be used with camera in either landscape or portrait orientation. Essential for landscapes, and straight horizons.
from Cleveland, OH on 1/23/2008
Helpful little gadget for level shots. Bought one for my daughter, too.
from Middleton, WI on 1/21/2008
This is great for landscape and outdoor photography where you want to make the horizon level and for architectural photography
Will not go the field without it. Well worth the price! The only thing wrong is that it should have came with it's on clip on pouch so as to attach to carry bags,for this price. I used a mem
stick pouch. It would have been cheap adertisment
for the manufacturer or even Adorama. It's just a thought.
from Cranberry Twp, PA on 9/28/2007
While the thought of paying so much for so little was a little sickening, the trouble and time saved is invaluable.
I no longer strain my eyes through the view finder to determine whether the shot is lined perfectly, especially when many scenes involve long bending objects (rivers) running perpendicular to the shooting location. Even the tripod's level wasn't always up for the task.
Now I can shoot quickly and with confidence that the photo won't be crooked even by a tiny degree. You can't put a price on that savings.
from Tampa, FL on 9/26/2007
As advertised
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Baltimore, MD on 7/10/2007
Great for leveling horizon line on landscapes. It's easily carried.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Seattle, WA on 5/8/2007
This item comes from a respected manufacturer in the photographic industry and as expected has performed well and is versatile - can be used in a vertical or horizontal position. The bubble reacts very smoothly to movements and the material used is very clear allowing the bubble-level to be viewed at a variety of camera angles.
One feature that I would like to see in the future is related to design and that is for this piece to have rounded edges, which makes its appearance more dynamic (also resembling modern camera designs), softer to the touch and less susceptible to damage.
A second feature I think would be useful (for those in not-so-common situations) is the ability to have the bubble-level lighted when need be so that precision camera movements can be made much quicker in low-light situations (now I'm getting critical).
Overall, I would highly recommend this item.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Yorktown, VA on 2/13/2007
I find it best used with a mini or tabletop tripod. It is great for capturing that shot level either vertically or horizontally.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Absolutely love it. It's really helped me out in keeping my photos level. I don't have a bubble level on my tripod, so this has come in handy. Worth the $$$$!