Need a Hot-Shoe Bubble Level for my 5D MkII: I'm looking for a high quality 3-axis hot shoe bubble level that will fit on my Canon 5D MKII. I've looked on line and there are lots of...

NewGuy

I'm looking for a high quality 3-axis hot shoe bubble level that will fit on my Canon 5D MKII. I've looked on line and there are lots of choices. Unfortunately, the reviews are mixed on the candidate products or there are no reviews. My criteria are: 1) good fix in the Canon Shoe, and 2) good quality. Price is not an issue given the normal price range of these things.

Thanks!

02Nomad Loc: Catonsville, MD

Photojojo has one that is three way; can't speak to the quality or the fit, but I am considering it for my Mk II.

Just got this from B & H.....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Vello/Ntt/Vello%20Levelers/N/0

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

I got one via E-Bay from a Hong Kong company. Super deal! Free shipping! Only problem was that it didn't work. When the bubble(s) told me the camera was level, it wasn't. If a deal is too good to be true, it may be. ... or perhaps, my camera is crooked. :-)

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Go to most any hardware store and buy an "appliance" bulls eye level - about the size of a 1/2 dollar - small - flat and acurate.
Harvey

photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ

02Nomad wrote:

Photojojo has one that is three way; can't speak to the quality or the fit, but I am considering it for my Mk II.

Just got this from B & H.....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Vello/Ntt/Vello%20Levelers/N/0

I have the two way and it fits perfectly and is very sturdy.

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

DON'T economize on these. As peterg pointed out, cheap Chinese ones aren't always actually level. I vastly prefer 2- or 3-axis to circular bubbles: remember that most (?all) 2-axis can be fitted in the shoe two ways for different camera orientations, and they are less expensive and (which matters to me) smaller.

Cheers,

R.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

I see so many tripods with the levels built in - even my $30 WalMart has them - My camera is very lite and the tripod has a hook to hang weight from it when needed, which I know is needed for heavier cameras & lens - cost me a good zoom lens on my film SLR.:((
Harvey

Roger Hicks wrote:

DON'T economize on these. As peterg pointed out, cheap Chinese ones aren't always actually level. I vastly prefer 2- or 3-axis to circular bubbles: remember that most (?all) 2-axis can be fitted in the shoe two ways for different camera orientations, and they are less expensive and (which matters to me) smaller.

Cheers,

R.