During my first attempt on taking sunset at the beach with my 400D, i realised that most of my photos came out with a slinted horizon. Can someone provide me with some advise on how to overcome this problem?
Thanks!
Thanks!
if sunrise, because of darkness, horizon slant may be a problem and bubble level can help.
but if sunset, there is still light and you should be able to notice if the horizon is slanted in you view finder or test shot.
but luckily for me, both my tripod (055pro) and ball head (488rc0) comes eqpt with bubble level, there is a 3rd bubble level in the ball head when in portrait orientation.
but luckily for me, both my tripod (055pro) and ball head (488rc0) comes eqpt with bubble level, there is a 3rd bubble level in the ball head when in portrait orientation.
The ones on the tripod are almost useless because the whole set up might not even be sitting on 100% flat ground to begin with. Its a pain to get them all aligned. The most efficient way is still to have a hotshow mounted level. This way, you don't have to dabble with the tripod, just make minute adjustments to the camera position.
Thanks everyone.... the hotshoe might be my best bet for now, esp since i dont own a tripod yet...
Thanks everyone.... the hotshoe might be my best bet for now, esp since i dont own a tripod yet...
that's right, how you keep an eye on the level and compose your framing at the same time?No no no!!! Without a sturdy tripod, the level is just as useless. Don't think for a second you can handhold and keep the 2 bubbles in place.
The ones on the tripod are almost useless because the whole set up might not even be sitting on 100% flat ground to begin with. Its a pain to get them all aligned. The most efficient way is still to have a hotshow mounted level. This way, you don't have to dabble with the tripod, just make minute adjustments to the camera position.
No no no!!! Without a sturdy tripod, the level is just as useless. Don't think for a second you can handhold and keep the 2 bubbles in place.
See if Orient Photo has a focusing screen for your cam with the grids. If they do have, they can help you install.
May sound a little snobbish here, but I'm trying to see how I can sharpen my skills .... so trying not to depend on editing of photos... ... guess the other way to look at it is that I'm just plain lazy.... hehe..
But thanks anyways!