Bubble level

Do u guys use a bubble level on your camera when on a tripod if so which one

No, it shouldn't be needed.

David

Woodworker wrote in post #12794900
No, it shouldn't be needed.

David

Thanks Dale

Waste of $

I use a bubble level with tilt-shift lens on a tripod to make sure I have camera/lens squared to the scene...then shift from there (architecture shooting). Some cameras, like the 7D, have a built in function that shows you when you have the camera level also.
I got one from B&H for like $12...but they sell some for much, much more.

u can get one that sits in your hot shoe for about $2 on ebay

Just another trinket that ends up rattling around the bottom of a camera bag and seldom gets used. I've never owned one and wouldn't waste my money on them but to each their own. If you are the kind of person that has a hard time attaining level and you feel it will help your photography then by all means go for it. Simply because some of us don't subscribe to the use of it doesn't mean it isn't a good idea for you. I have one built into one of my tripods and never use it.

Yes, I use one on occasion (when I could find it). IMO, unlike that of others, it is far from useless. You can get a basic cheapie on ebay. Dealextreme has them for a few dollars...cheap enough to keep in your bag.

jgogums wrote in post #12794969
I use a bubble level with tilt-shift lens on a tripod to make sure I have camera/lens squared to the scene...then shift from there (architecture shooting). Some cameras, like the 7D, have a built in function that shows you when you have the camera level also.
I got one from B&H for like $12...but they sell some for much, much more.

Exactly what he does.

I actually needed one of these on my 5DII a couple of weeks ago - I wanted to shoot some panos and was on a slight slope at the time. A bubble level would have been a very helpful aid.

I use one for panos myself, since I'm not too accurate getting the ballhead perfectly level. That's the only reason I can think of for owning it, but $6 is a pretty low price to pay for good panos.

The tripod itself has a bubble level for the legs, but the real concern is keeping the head and camera level.

http://www.amazon.com/​gp/product/B002C76W4C

I use mine all the time. One less thing I may have to worry about and/or "fix" in PS later. It helps for regular shots and I use it in conjunction with the level on my tripod for panos.

I would agree that spending upwards of $25 (and more) is a waste of money when a $2 eBay cheapie works just as well.

Got a cheapie, use it a few times a year on landscapes.

Level bubbles are great when you have nothing in your scene that shows what is level or vertical. It is really good to use when before sunrise or after sunset when so much is dark without having the ability to properly see level.

One of the film SLRs I use has a focusing screen that is grid lines. Makes lining things up easily when I wan to along to a water line, building edge, tree orientation, etc.

photoguy6405 wrote in post #12805747
I use mine all the time. One less thing I may have to worry about and/or "fix" in PS later. It helps for regular shots and I use it in conjunction with the level on my tripod for panos.

I would agree that spending upwards of $25 (and more) is a waste of money when a $2 eBay cheapie works just as well.

I agree. IIRC, B&H sells a Manfrotto bubble level for about $35 or so...ridiculous. Dealextreme has them for much, much less. So much less that I picked up several...one for each bag/pack and another two or three for spares.

http://www.dealextreme​.com …-fluid-based-leveler-2341