Hot Shoe Spirit Level

[TrIjAm]

Has anyone seen this in Sg? If yes, where can I get it and how much does it cost?

I did a search on the web and it is about <10 pounds in the UK.

[Francis247]

Originally Posted by TrIjAm Has anyone seen this in Sg? If yes, where can I get it and how much does it cost? I did a search on the web and it is about <10 pounds in the UK.

Hi there,

You can try getting it from TK Foto at Beach Road. Got mine there. It cost around $33 IIRC. Just tell them that you are looking for the Manfrotto 337 Hotshoe Two Axis Bubble Level.

Another alternative is to try CP. Don't remember if CP have them but you can try to go to the Tripod section and ask.

Hope that helps.

[TrIjAm]

Originally Posted by Francis247 Hi there, You can try getting it from TK Foto at Beach Road. Got mine there. It cost around $33 IIRC. Just tell them that you are looking for the Manfrotto 337 Hotshoe Two Axis Bubble Level. Another alternative is to try CP. Don't remember if CP have them but you can try to go to the Tripod section and ask. Hope that helps.

Thanks! Will probably go look for it this coming weekend.

[blazer_workz]

Suggestion:
Get one similar level bubble at IMM Daiso for $2 bucks..DIY the mounting for ur hotshoe..

[TrIjAm]

Originally Posted by blazer_workz Suggestion: Get one similar level bubble at IMM Daiso for $2 bucks..DIY the mounting for ur hotshoe..

Great idea! the one they selling at Daiso... is it 2 bubbles too?

[u2nofear]

Originally Posted by Francis247 Hi there, You can try getting it from TK Foto at Beach Road. Got mine there. It cost around $33 IIRC. Just tell them that you are looking for the Manfrotto 337 Hotshoe Two Axis Bubble Level. Another alternative is to try CP. Don't remember if CP have them but you can try to go to the Tripod section and ask. Hope that helps.

CP don't have,try ask before liao; at Sim lim, quote me about $48 siao !!! ..i get mine in http://www.perfectpixelcameraparts.com/accessories.htm, not sure still got stock or not, can try others brand..

[saperboy]

CP is selling them at a whoping price of SGD49. IMHO, this thing is priced too high.

Might as well DIY this.

[Dennis]

If you can't find it at other shop get it online here.
I got mine from them and delivery was fast.

http://www.perfectpixelcameraparts.com/ppcp.htm

[blazer_workz]

Originally Posted by TrIjAm Great idea! the one they selling at Daiso... is it 2 bubbles too?

if i did not remember wrongly wat i saw on sat (22/07/06) at Daiso..they are selling the 2 bubble type..if not buy two lorz..still cheaper then the ones selling at CP..as for the hotshoe mounting can try to find some thing in Daiso i think..dun lock ur creativity..total price for DIY think can come under $10..

[Francis247]

Was at CP Tripod section today. Saw a whole shelf with the 337 Hotshoe Two Axis Bubble Level. Never asked the price though. Apologies.

[+evenstar]

Originally Posted by Dennis If you can't find it at other shop get it online here. I got mine from them and delivery was fast. http://www.perfectpixelcameraparts.com/ppcp.htm

yes i'll recommend this..

[ParkertR]

hi guys we've got the Jobu METAL Darkside one... its really cool~ hehehe it'll be on offer tomorrow i believe... so check out the sale page: www.perfectpixelcameraparts.com/sale.htm

[TrIjAm]

Originally Posted by Dennis If you can't find it at other shop get it online here. I got mine from them and delivery was fast. http://www.perfectpixelcameraparts.com/ppcp.htm

they selling this standard dual axis spirit level at S$34, but currently out of stock.

but they have another model, the 'darkside' dual axis spirit level at S$49... see pic below;

[ParkertR]

its on sale at $45 now

[fWord]

Gosh...never knew the hot shoe spirit levels were so expensive. And the landscape photography books I read all said it was very inexpensive and very useful.

Some months ago I bought a standard spirit level with three tubes from a hardware shop for around $3 and took it apart to get all the tubes out. Unfortunately I haven't figured out a way to mount it on the hot shoe yet. That will need some thinking.

[+evenstar]

pricing is subjective in different fields...

some astro website even said that 200mm f1.8s were inexpensive telescopes.

[saperboy]

$45 for $3 just sound so ridiculously silly to me... well to each his own I guess.

[TrIjAm]

Originally Posted by blazer_workz Suggestion: Get one similar level bubble at IMM Daiso for $2 bucks..DIY the mounting for ur hotshoe..

well i went down to IMM Daiso and got their spirit level, but it is huge (8.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm)... not suitable for photography, and no way i can mount it on the hotshoe or any other parts of the camera. guess i'll just keep it for DIY usage around the house

meanwhile i'll keep searching for other versions. will update u guys when i find a suitable one

[donchua]

Originally Posted by fWord Gosh...never knew the hot shoe spirit levels were so expensive. And the landscape photography books I read all said it was very inexpensive and very useful. Some months ago I bought a standard spirit level with three tubes from a hardware shop for around $3 and took it apart to get all the tubes out. Unfortunately I haven't figured out a way to mount it on the hot shoe yet. That will need some thinking.

Saw a DIY write up of using the tube.
Very easy, just need to use those edge of the CD plastic case.
Cust the edge out and glued the tube to it and can slot into hot shoe liao.

[saperboy]

Originally Posted by donchua Saw a DIY write up of using the tube. Very easy, just need to use those edge of the CD plastic case. Cust the edge out and glued the tube to it and can slot into hot shoe liao.

That's a very good idea... is the DIY write-up online?