2 questtions..how to attach bubble levels and a viewfinder to LF cam

[luvcameras]

2 questions..how to attach bubble levels and a viewfinder to LF cam

I am using a 4x5 camera with the DaYi 617 back and would like to add a bubble level ( or two ) as well as a viewfinder ( see

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7555791731&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

and ATTACH it to my camera ( Calumet Cadet )....any suggestions about how to attach ? Should I buy 2 hot or cold shoes and cement it to the camera ? Other ideas ?

thanks
Dan

 

[jonw]

If you are looking for a functional and inexpensive method of attaching the "bubbles" to you viewcamera, I use the self adhesive velcro and the cheap line levels which you can get at a local hardware or similar store. I use them and they,are great, plus cost me maybe $5.00 in materials. As to your second question, I can't offer any reasonable suggestion. Best wishes, Jon

 

[argus]

I use the self adhesive velcro and the cheap line levels

I've got no problem using cheap levels, I do it myself.

But how are you going to make sure that a removable level is placed level on your camera?
Did you draw some guidelines?

G

 

[John Koehrer]

You might try using a doulble faced tape, I'd be suspicious of the accuracy of using velcro simply because of the thickness & compressability of it. 3M makes a two part tape that is similar to velcro in function but uses much larger components (knobs & sockets) that give a secure mount &isn't as bouncy.

 

[TomWB]

I am using a 4x5 camera with the DaYi 617 back and would like to add a bubble level ( or two ) as well as a viewfinder ( see

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7555791731&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

and ATTACH it to my camera ( Calumet Cadet )....any suggestions about how to attach ? Should I buy 2 hot or cold shoes and cement it to the camera ? Other ideas ?

thanks
Dan

I use an old LInhof multi-focus finder, or whatever it's called, that got off of ebay, i use it a lot, but just carry it in my pocket. Use with two field cameras. Have never had a desire to mount it to the camera, it's not rocket science, you're going to have to fine tune the location by moving the whole tripod anyway. My 3047 3-way head has levels, why not use the tripod head levels? The cadet is a studio type camera, you must have a sturdy head for it?