mel
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Does anyone have suggestions for a specific replacement spirit level bubble that you can actually see while looking through the viewfinder. Any link would be greatly appreciated. Also, any clarification regarding the reason for placing the existing level on top of the camera would be helpful.
Thanks.
Thanks.
ellisson
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Reason for location of level...
Reason for location of level...
The viewfinder is not particularly helpful in my experience and that of others.
The arrows on each side of the top of the camera give you a good idea of what will be included when you frame the shot. Your best framing method is by simply holding the camera level by centering the bubble on the camera top and looking at those arrows either side. Make sure to keep your fingers behind or to the side of the camera, or they will be part of the shot!!
Gary
Reason for location of level...
The viewfinder is not particularly helpful in my experience and that of others.
The arrows on each side of the top of the camera give you a good idea of what will be included when you frame the shot. Your best framing method is by simply holding the camera level by centering the bubble on the camera top and looking at those arrows either side. Make sure to keep your fingers behind or to the side of the camera, or they will be part of the shot!!
Gary
Colin Corneau
Colin Corneau
Gary's advice is exactly what I'd say -- I owned the F7 for years (LOVE that camera) and the viewfinder wasn't used once.
I did use the arrows seen looking down on the camera and they always gave a better idea of what was being photographed, anyway -- the advantage for you is that you also get to see the spirit level at the same time.
I'm pretty sure that's why they designed the camera that way.
I did use the arrows seen looking down on the camera and they always gave a better idea of what was being photographed, anyway -- the advantage for you is that you also get to see the spirit level at the same time.
I'm pretty sure that's why they designed the camera that way.
mel
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The consequence of not "subscribing" to your own thread is that you don't think you've received any responses. :bang:
Thanks guys.
I never would have guessed that in a million years but it makes sense. The only thing about what you said that I can't wrap my head around is while you have the length covered, how do you know how much height you've included or not? Is that why so many panos have the heads of people chopping off? LOL. So you've got the camera level and you've got covered the width or length but what about the height - how do you know what's included if you're not looking through the viewfinder? In any event, I am smitten with this camera. I can tell that an amazing journey is about to begin.
Thanks guys.I never would have guessed that in a million years but it makes sense. The only thing about what you said that I can't wrap my head around is while you have the length covered, how do you know how much height you've included or not? Is that why so many panos have the heads of people chopping off? LOL. So you've got the camera level and you've got covered the width or length but what about the height - how do you know what's included if you're not looking through the viewfinder? In any event, I am smitten with this camera. I can tell that an amazing journey is about to begin.
mel
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So basically you're holding this camera like it's a Rollei at waist level without the waist level view finder? Do I read you loud and clear? The upside of course is that no one knows you're taking a photo; the downside is that you don't know if you've got a respectable photo. :dance:
:dance:Riccis
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So basically you're holding this camera like it's a Rollei at waist level without the waist level view finder? Do I read you loud and clear? The upside of course is that no one knows you're taking a photo; the downside is that you don't know if you've got a respectable photo.
Correct... As long as you have a good story, you should have a respectable image... Below are some of mine...
You can find more on my blog www.riccisblog.com.
Cheers,
Colin Corneau
Colin Corneau
You get an idea of the vertical limits of the image from...well, experience, i guess.
I never once had a problem with it, and I don't think anyone with any experience shooting regular wide angle lenses, etc would either. I'm hardly a photographic genius but you get a feel for this in pretty short order.
Good luck on your journey!
I never once had a problem with it, and I don't think anyone with any experience shooting regular wide angle lenses, etc would either. I'm hardly a photographic genius but you get a feel for this in pretty short order.
Good luck on your journey!