... and most definitely a hot-shoe spirit level (around $10)
Absolutely. Mine ended up costing substantially more than that once postage was added, but it's very handy. Since you are interested in landscapes, busyone, it's won't be long before you try a panorama (even with 2 or 3 shots). My first panorama revealled that I have no concept at all of what is horizontal
But Lesmac - let me add my admiration to that you've already received for your portfolio. Very nice indeed.

