This is a reference page for the convenient Hot-Shoe 3-Axis Bubble Level as it appears and is referred to, in all articles about the usage of Panoramic heads.
It is a very low cost accessory that will prove very convenient in leveling your camera in either Landscape or Portrait orientation without need of relocation according to the camera orientation.
The Bubble Level
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My copy came into a simple plastic pack with a white cardboard behind and no instructions or branding whatsoever.
Considering the very low price I paid for it, I wouldn't expect anything more.
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| The bubble level is a plexi-glass cube with a 2,5 cm (~1") side and has embedded three bubble levels oriented perpendicular to each other. Each bubble level contains a clear greenish liquid and each bubble indication can be read either from the side... |
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| ...or from the top. In any way the cube is oriented the user will have a clear reading of one horizontal and one vertical bubble level. Very convenient indeed! |
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| At the bottom of the cube exists a foot that is appropriately sized in order to fit into a camera flash hot-shoe (Except for Sony-Minolta cameras which require a special version). There is not any tightening mechanism but friction holding the cube in place. Anyway its weight of 16gr (0.56oz) is minimal. |
Using the 3-Axis Bubble Level
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| Used in camera Landscape (horizontal) orientation in the article Create & Use a Single-Row Panorama Head |
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| As well as in Portrait (Vertical) orientation. |
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| The 3-Axis Bubble Level was originally introduced in the article Using a Multi-Row Panorama head |
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| And last, as depicted in the article Using Multi Row Panorama Head Ver II |
I hope you found the article useful, thank you for viewing.
All Photos & Photosynths: © 2010-2012 S.C.Vlachos
Price and Availability:
A logical price for the 3-Axis Bubble Level should be between US$ 3.5 and 10 depending on the source and terms.
Hot-Shoe 3-Axis Bubble Levels is available from Amazon or from eBay.
Referenced Articles:
Create & Use a Single-Row Panorama Head
Using a Multi-Row Panorama head
Using Multi Row Panorama Head Ver II
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