Spirit Level
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Spirit level is certainly useful, esp when u shoot buildings/panaroma.
My tripod does not come with spirit level, so I got one Cullman. As this one is detachable, first place the spirit level on yr tripod (e.g. panhead) to make sure everything is level then before mounting yr camera, then attach the spirit level once more on the hotshoe of the camera, to ensure the camera is flush. This way, yr pix will not turn out slant one side...:devil:
My tripod does not come with spirit level, so I got one Cullman. As this one is detachable, first place the spirit level on yr tripod (e.g. panhead) to make sure everything is level then before mounting yr camera, then attach the spirit level once more on the hotshoe of the camera, to ensure the camera is flush. This way, yr pix will not turn out slant one side...:devil:
Don't get me wrong, when I mean useful, it is meant to be a useful aid. Some cameras have those grid thingy, so that's an alternative.
I know that professional photograghers who take architectural shots use those things (along with a whole load of other stuff?) so that their shots are near perfect.
Of course, a lay person need not be so specific to that level...but I wld certainly like to see Kit's building shots posted...
I know that professional photograghers who take architectural shots use those things (along with a whole load of other stuff?) so that their shots are near perfect.
Of course, a lay person need not be so specific to that level...but I wld certainly like to see Kit's building shots posted...
Kit, these are nice shots but no offence... did u do any adjustments in PS?
One test that I learn was to try taking aim of yr house window grill, mount the tripod quite far away so that u need to zoom the camera a bit, and then see if u can get it right (both vertical and horizontal) without any aid (including the camera inbuilt grid and no spirit level). Quite a good challenge...
spirit level is a good to have tool but not essential...
One test that I learn was to try taking aim of yr house window grill, mount the tripod quite far away so that u need to zoom the camera a bit, and then see if u can get it right (both vertical and horizontal) without any aid (including the camera inbuilt grid and no spirit level). Quite a good challenge...
spirit level is a good to have tool but not essential...
Kit
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None taken. Why would I?
Most of the images are scanned from slides with a slide scanner, which gave a darker output. I adjusted the curve on PS so it gets close to the actual thing. Of course, some sharpening is done too. That's about it.
For the sepia image, I toned it in PS. Originally shot in B&W film.
Before I got the grid focussing screen, I always compose the shot with the vertical as perpendicular as possible to the base of the frame. Then I pan the first vertical line nearest to the side of the frame against it and adjust accordingly. Repeat the process for the other end. If its not straight up to the side of the frame, then I have to adjust the tilt of the camera. All these done with a tripod(of course) and having a gear head helps tremendously too. Its quite a time consuming process and most of the time, you have to rely on own judgement.
That is why I said a spirit level is of little help. Most of the time when I finish composing the shot, I found that the bubble is off center so there you go.
Kit
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To give an idea of how long the process is, it took me 15 - 20mins to set up this shot http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=65825
Of course, I've still got much to learn too.
Of course, I've still got much to learn too.
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