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Opteka Hot Shoe Two Axis Double Bubble Spirit Level for Digital and Film Cameras | Home » » » Opteka Hot Shoe Two Axis Double Bubble Spirit Level for Digital and Film Cameras | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
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49 of 50 found the following review helpful:
 Review updated - Rating REDUCEDMar 12, 2010
By Bob Tobias
"Robert Tobias"
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2KR8S6MUFWU39 The fit in my hotshoe is snug and secure. It has two mounting tabs, one for when you camera is horizontal (landscape) and the other for when it is in vertical (portrait) position. Mine arrived free of any scratches; it looks quite nice. In fact, it looks identical to the Manfrotto 337 Hot Shoe Double Axis Bubble Level but at a fraction of the cost.
To answer a few questions, you want a level on your camera seperate from one on your tripod if you have any kind of adjustable head such as the Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System (3157N) (one that does not have its own built-in level). Also, it's handy for times when you are not using a tripod and bracing your camera against something else. Finally, while you can fix a tilting image in Photoshop that can result in losing the composition you had created when you took the picture.
There were apparently a lot of issues with the Opteka Hot Shoe Three Axis Triple Bubble Spirit Level for Digital and Film Cameras - (Opteka) which do not exist with this item.
BTW, I feel that honest, effective reviews, accompanied by detailed videos, can take the place of first-hand experiences that are often lacking in online shopping. I've always appreciated the help I've received from other reviewers and try to return the favor as best as I can. I hope you found this review helpful and the video at least entertaining. If there was anything you thought was lacking or unclear leave a comment and I'll do what I can to fix it.
UPDATE AFTER ALMOST 1 YEAR:
I've had rotten luck lately with usually decent Opteka products. A couple of weeks ago a Opteka RC-2 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D5000 & D7000 Digital SLR Camera (Nikon ML-L3 Replacement) arrived DOA. Today I looked at my Opteka bubble level and saw... Well, they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Take a look at the video that accompanies this review and avoid having to read almost 2000 of mine.
I've had the level for less than a year and would have expected it to last longer than it did. Amazon cannot replace their product due to the third party seller arrangement with 47th St Photo. Also, according to the Amazon refund policy they will only offer a refund if the item is returned withing 30 days in new condition.
It's not a total loss. I can still use this to level picture frames and such. And for the price difference I can replace it several times before it approaches the cost of the amazingly similar (and possibly not identical) Manfrotto 337 Hot Shoe Double Axis Bubble Level. Oops, It appears the Manfrotto level is about half the cost as when I bought this one. Taking shipping into account, three of these for one of "the good ones." Which to pick? That's an individual decision and I think mine will be for Manfrotto.
17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Not accurateMay 17, 2010
By Paul Munroe
I bought the Manfrotto for $32 and this one for $8 to see if there was a difference and to have a backup. They look almost exactly alike but the Manfrotto is accurate and the Opteka is not. I would say the Opteka is off by .5 inch per foot! Check your sample. Place on flat surface, check reading, then rotate the level 180 degrees. Any difference shows inacurracy. Both Opteka bubbles are off, the Manfrotto is almost perfect. I gave two stars because the Opteka should dtill be more accurate Than your eyeball. Not sure if it is worth keeping for backup.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Works Great!Jan 11, 2011
By John Galt
I lost my much more expensive Manfrotto bubble level because it never fit very snug. Finally it fell off somewhere without me noticing. Times being a bit tough financially, I thought I'd give this a try. To my surprise, it is IDENTICAL to the Manfrotto it's replacing. I know it looks similar on Amazon, but I expected a cheaper build quality or something. Instead this fits the hot-shoe of my camera snug (perfectly snug) and works great. Why pay more???
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Better than nothing...Dec 16, 2010
By UtahImages
I've used this level in the past and found it to be compact, lightweight and (barely) adequate for quick, casual use. It was kinda-sorta accurate (certainly better than the eyeball method) and it fit into my camera pack more easily than the 6" carpenter's level I used to lug around for panorama photography.
I've stopped using this item because the new Canon 7D I purchased in June has an electronic level built into the Info menu screen which is much more accurate and easier to use. Of course the 7D body costs $1,492.00 more than the Opteka, so you get what you pay for i guess...
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Fits like a glove!Jun 27, 2011
By landscapelover
This review is for the Opteka Hot Shoe Two Axis Double Bubble Spirit Level for Digital and Film Cameras.This is a perfect little accessory that I was looking for to level my camera when shooting panoramas. My Nikon D300 does not the electronic bubble level as found in the D3, so I had to rely to a device like this to help. Needless to say, for the price, this is awesome. Fits my D300 hot shoe perfectly and it is a snug fit. The device does not move at all no matter what position the camera is in. Also, this looks and feels like the corresponding Manfrotto bubble level, but costs less than half! I would recommend to anyone who plans to shoot panoramas or wants to do a little video using their D-SLR.
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