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A bubble level (& "a thing that tells time")


I'm looking into buying a tripod and in doing my research. I'm confused by the term "bubble level" What is this and do I need a tripod with a bubble level?
Any other information you could give on buying tripods would be great. thanks!


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October 01, 1999

 

Andrew a. White
  Kendell,
A bubble level is mounted on top of the tripod just below the camera mount. Its a small round window liquid filled with a small air bubble inside, along with a center mark. This bubble is useful when setting your tripod up on ground that is uneven, say on a hill side. Adjust the tripod legs so that the bubble sets over the mark and you know that your camera & tripod are setting level. The last thing you want is for your camera to fall over.


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January 09, 2000

 
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