Cute little bubble thingy

Kia ora tatou:

This is an old bite from my newsletter (now this blog). I came across the image this morning and it seemed worth putting it in again, especially given there are more of you out there reading this.

This is the gadget of choice for those of us with astigmatism and/or an inability to keep our horizons straight. It’s simple and effective. You plug it into your hotshoe and use the bubble to check everything is nice and level before you take the shot. It means you don’t have to invest in an expensive tripod head with inbuilt levels. Oh yes, with a little practice you can use it while shooting handheld. Just lift your eye off the viewfinder and have a quick peep before you press the shutter

Sometimes the best ideas are the most obvious.

Oh by the way, it’s manufactured by Hama, and most good photo stores should be able to get one for you.

Ka kite ano