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

["Michael Galazin" <rexlion22@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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.
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I have mixed feelings about levels.  I think they can be an asset to have on
the camera or rig, for those times when you *think* to use it.  :)  The
problem can be remembering to use it!

Oh, yes, having a "good eye" is really important, but it's not foolproof.  I
think I have a pretty good eye IMO, but I can miss it.  Last August comes to
mind.  I was shooting a hot air balloon event with a Realist.  I lined up
the big, bright, eye-catching balloons perfectly straight in my viewfinder.
Trouble was, they were all being pushed angular by the wind!  Many shots
show a pronounced tilt of the earth, even people standing tilted, which
detracted considerably.  If I'd had my Revere at that time, perhaps I would
have thought to look down at that level.

Then again, perhaps not....  :/

Best regards,

Mike Galazin


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