Re: [Leica] Any tips on keeping horizon level with M6 and 24mm lens?

[Austin Burbridge <LIGHTandPOWER@ibm.net>]

Mark,

A few days ago I posted a request for advice on the subject, but I'm still
pondering ... what was the thing which helped you to decide in favor of the
24mm lens, as opposed to the 21mm lens?

AUSTiN.





>I recently acquired a 24mm lens to fill out my M6 lens collection. I'm
>having trouble keeping the horizon level in my shots. Any tips on how to do
>this?  The standard advice with SLRs is to get a gridded focussing screen,
>but that doesn't help much with the M6. And with the finder in the accessory
>shoe, you can't use a level there.
>
>Aside from the levelling problem, I love this lens. I've taken some shots at
>a nearby marina, pointing nearly into the sun, with no visible signs of
>flare. This is also a good focal length for interior architecture shots--you
>get a very good sense of the whole environment.
>
>Yours in fascination and slight derangement,
>
>Mark Davison