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10/03/2007 05:31:37 PM · #1 |
Seem to lean down slightly to the right??
Everything looks level in the viewfinder, and then when I upload them they tilt slightly to the right?
Anyone else have this problem??
My only guess is that when I depress the shutter, maybe im tilting the camera a hair--
I have tested camera sitting on a level surface and everything came out prefectly level.. |
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10/03/2007 05:35:18 PM · #2 |
Mine normally tilt down on the left. :) Only good answer... tripod.
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10/03/2007 05:36:37 PM · #3 |
I have that problem too. The 5D has interchangable focusng screens, I bought an E (grid) screen for it. Helped a lot.
You can also try opening both eyes when shooting sometimes. That helps me match the camera to the world. |
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10/03/2007 06:00:20 PM · #4 |
I never had this problem with any camera or lens until I started using my Tamron 28-75mm. I thought I was going a bit crazy (still a possibilty) because the first few days I used it everthing was slightly low to the left.
I notice that if I pay particular attention to the focus points as a guide I can get a level shot. If I frame it quickly to what feels natural it's off every time.
I haven't used my Canon 70-200 enough to notice it yet so I haven't really confirmed whether its the lens, body or me but I know it became more pronounced when I started using the 28-75 |
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10/03/2007 06:36:50 PM · #5 |
| I think the new Nikon has a "digital horizon" that helps compose shots. great idea. |
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10/03/2007 06:59:59 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Mine normally tilt down on the left. :) |
Mine too!
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10/03/2007 07:04:19 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by buzzrock:
My only guess is that when I depress the shutter, maybe im tilting the camera a hair-- |
That'd be my guess, since they all tilt to the right. Try some test shots on a tripod, and see if the same thing happens. If not, you just need to soften your touch a hair. |
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10/03/2007 08:49:23 PM · #8 |
| I tend to shoot a consistent 3 degrees to the right. I think part of it is that I am lazy with how I hold my arm, and if I am shooting a lot, it gets tired and sags a bit. |
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10/03/2007 09:31:44 PM · #9 |
I have more issues with rotation on portrait oriented shots. Normally a tad clockwise.
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10/04/2007 11:38:01 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Simms:
I think the new Nikon has a "digital horizon" that helps compose shots. great idea. |
Many of the existing Nikons (like my D70s) have an LCD grid in the viewfinder that you can turn on/off via the menus. I turn mine on anytime I'm doing architectural or landscape shots. It has been very helpful. |
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