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Cool little gizmo - camera level

By John Hokkanen

Real Estate Agent with SurfTheTurf.com

January 09, 2008 07:08 PM

I realize that a lot of tripods have levels in them, and I was a bit skeptical about this little gadget. But two different photographers in the camera store swore by the gadget, so I paid my $15 and bought one. And, I now see the appeal. It's actually a very cool little tool and does a great job.

Camera Level

I'm really not a gadget guy. I only get stuff that helps me get the job done. But I've been on two different photo shoots in the past week, and this tool REALLY REALLY helps you quickly get the camera leveled out. With a three axis tripod head, it's a snap! The level just slides onto the hotshoe of the camera. PLUS, you can slide upright as well, (the little plate on the left of the level in the photo) so if you have your camera tipped over.

Works like a champ. Definitely worth the $15.

John Hokkanen, Encinitas Real Estate

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Lee Jinks

Jinks Realty - McAllen, TX

John, I've been wanting one of those. Where can I buy one?

Jan 10, 2008 02:15 AM

John Hokkanen

SurfTheTurf.com - Encinitas, CA

Encinitas Real Estate

I bought it at Nelson's Camera Supply in San Diego. I think they had their own packaging on it. They were really low on them from the holidays. I don't know if that's a big chain or not.

Jan 10, 2008 02:48 AM

Darrel Brannock e-PRO

Prudential Northwest Realty - Seattle, WA

B&H Photo ships but can be pricey. They also have a bubble-level with an adhesive back so you can keep your hot shoe free for a flash.

Jan 10, 2008 05:09 AM

I thought about putting a glue dot on it and sticking it on my flash....but here's why I did not. I like to tip my camera into portrait position, and the fact that this hotshoe level has two hotshoe pads so that you can change it's orientation allows me to slide it off and slide it back on with the other shoe pad. If it was glued down then I couldn't do that. The adhesive approach would work great for someone with a point and shoot that has no hotshoe.

Jan 10, 2008 06:51 AM

Carol Smith

Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Wow John! That's a cool little gadget! I'll have to search one out in this area! thanks for the tip.

Jan 11, 2008 01:33 PM

Kim Peasley-Parker

AgentOwned Realty, Heritage Group, Inc. - Sumter, SC

Cool gadget and critical when you are using a wide angle lens to prevent distortion! Are these available at places like Ritz cameras?

Jan 18, 2008 06:23 AM

Darryl Glade

RE/MAX N.O. Properties - New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Real Estate

Just had a problem with getting the camera level on the tripod...will look into this! Thank you.

Jan 18, 2008 06:31 AM

Margaret Hokkanen

SurfTheTurf.com, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

→ Carlsbad Real Estate

Check Nelson's camera. I think someone else said they are available at B&H.

Jan 18, 2008 01:46 PM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

I just saw this same cool level on my neighbor's camera this weekend! I tried it on my camera and on the tripod and it's a great deal for $15 and also very CUTE! Love it!!

Jan 19, 2009 03:25 PM

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