Re: [photo-3d] Level for twin rig?

[Gabriel Jacob <3-d@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Allen Griffin writes:
>For what its worth, John, I find that it is exactly the same keeping one's
>twin rig level as it is when using ANY camera - whether it be a Realist or a
>single SLR for instance.  Providing that you have shimmed as necessary and
>got a good common baseline, simply look through either viewfinder and
>concentrate on the image.  Just forget that there is a second camera there.
>It seems to all revolve around whether one has a good eye for any "out of
>level" or "off horizontal" factor in the scene.

I whole heartily agree with this. It seems to me at one time, not too long ago,
the argument was that a level was not needed. Then the tendency on P3D
seemed  to drift toward a level being almost an indispensable tool. I am
surprised at this tendency and am glad to see at least Allen speaking up.

Instead of looking at a bubble, one should invest their time, looking at the
viewfinder, composing the image. If it looks good in the viewfinder, a level
won't help make a better image.

Having said that, a multi axis level is almost mandatory in some close-up
work that is near the stereo window. It's almost impossible to do without,
in these particular cases.

Gabriel, on the level.


 

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