Best dual axis bubble spirit?
Hello all!
Just getting into using my field camera. I use a ball head on my tripod. Just preference.
But i have been finding i need a spirit level.
I purchased one but its really difficult to fit on the hot shoe of the camera, I have a technika.
Would anyone have any experience with a good dual axis level?
Thank you
Re: Best dual axis bubble spirit?
I've used this with my Technika: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...rit_Level.html
It's Linhof's part number 002599.
This Manfrotto branded item bears a striking resemblance and costs rather less: https://www.adorama.com/bg337.html?g...ce=adl-gbase-p
David
Re: Best dual axis bubble spirit?
This one is even less expensive and is likely the same as the Linhof and Manfrotto: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ....html/overview
Re: Best dual axis bubble spirit?
The horizon is pretty reliable. I use it often when outside.
I have often seen bulls-eye levels and other configurations of bubble level in counter displays at my ACE hardware store . . . often for a buck or two.
When doing studio work; portraits, table tops etc, I have used an app on my iPhone that seems to work very well for me. Don't know what its called, so check the apps store.
Re: Best dual axis bubble spirit?
I use this one. It's a three-axis so you don;t need two mounts.
If for some reason it's too wide to fit the flange, you can always file it down a little.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ble_Level.html
Re: Best dual axis bubble spirit?
Thank you all.
Ooof the linhof and manfrotto ones are crazy Guaranteed they are from the same factory somewhere in Asia.
Wil give them a look and see what I come across. Wil post results.
Thank you!
Re: Best dual axis bubble spirit?
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Alan Klein
This is the one I have. But it doesn't fit my linhof.
It seems the rails on the bubble are too thick.
Re: Best dual axis bubble spirit?
The broader the base of a spirit level, the greater the accuracy. I don't place much stock in shoe mounted levels. In 25+ years of shooting architecture for a living, I've always relied on a "torpedo" level... placed along the groundglass for plumb and on the top of the format frame for level.
My two cents.
Re: Best dual axis bubble spirit?
Those B&H prices are totally nuts for made in china garbage.
Take your pick of these on amazon.... and send me the difference?
https://www.amazon.com/camera-level/s?k=camera+level
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Re: Best dual axis bubble spirit?
The OP asked for dual spirit level, but these are mostly decorative.
They're ok if you need to get in the ballpark in a hurry.
For more precise work, you'll need a torpedo level, as Christopher suggests.
I use a card level made by Ebisu. They're about $30 shipped on eBay, but they're worth the extra $$.
This one:
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