Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level
This Jobu-Design double axis spirit level mounts into the flash shoe of any camera and will help achieve a finer degree of accuracy in capturing image content.
Ideal for QTVR shooting sessions, for landscapes, or anytime a straight horizon is crucial.
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by PowerReviews(based on 81 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (64)
- Fits well (57)
- Improves tripod function (56)
- Solid/sturdy (34)
- Compact (9)
Cons
- Poor design (3)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (55)
- Night shots (23)
- Travel (21)
- Portraits (17)
- Home (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (29), Semi-pro photographer (27), Pro photographer (15), Casual photographer (4), Semi-professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (41)
Most Liked Positive Review
Indispensable
I've had mine for years (decades?). I've received 100's of "what is that on top of your camera?" questions during that time. When explained I've doubtlessly caused dozens...Read complete review
I've had mine for years (decades?). I've received 100's of "what is that on top of your camera?" questions during that time. When explained I've doubtlessly caused dozens of folks to buy one. I consider bubble levels as a "don't leave home without it" item. Obviously, they are really only for use when the camera is setup (ie tripod etc) and you can view/adjust the camera's level without having to look thru the viewfinder.
I don't know who made mine but I assume these are all OEM'd from elsewhere anyways. I've never broken one although I could see that happening...or breaking off the hot shoe mount....be careful when its mounted. These have 2 "feet" and can be mounted horizontally or vertically (as shown above). I mount mine as shown above, ie one level above the other vertically. Theoretically you should be able to mount it such that you are looking thru one of the "feet"...but that's too fuzzy. I normally use it for left/right tilt in either landscape (lower level)or portrait mode (upper level). For taking panoramic or architectural shots where you want the lens axis to be horizontal, change the mounting using the other "foot" so that level is now horizontal, ie one level in front of the other.
I keep mine protected in an old 35mm film canister (you remember those!!!) that I mark with bold, red stripes using a Sharpie permanent marker should I ever drop it in the field.
Upon 1st getting the level, mount it and level the camera. Then reverse the mounting, ie left to right, and ensure that its still level. If not, return. You could also get a "full" level, ie 10-24", leveled and mount the bubble level on it, reverse it, to ensure its properly constructed.
Indispensable!!!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Small and effective, but flimsy
A good value for the price all things considered.
The plastic 'tracks' that hold the level in the hotshoe can be broken with even a little force; luckily there are...Read complete review
A good value for the price all things considered.
The plastic 'tracks' that hold the level in the hotshoe can be broken with even a little force; luckily there are 2 of them for 2 different orientations, so breaking one track does not necessarily render the product useless.
The level is not completely clear (as pictured) on both sides of the level; the rear side has the other 'track' I referred to which means you can't see the level if you turn it that way.
That said, it's very helpful to be able to turn a camera into portrait orientation and be able to very quickly check whether the camera is level, since a tripod-based level would be no help at that point.
This item is very small and very light, and when oriented correctly is very clear to see. Overall it's a great buy for the usefulness/price consideration, but the somewhat fragile nature of the plastic tracks implies a craftsmanship that is not as precise as you would expect for professional photo gear OR anything that is supposed to accurately judge horizontal/vertical orientation.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
Great accessory for the landscape photographer. Much easier than navigating my D7000 menus for the single axis level. I is small, and might be easy to loose.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
Fits perfectly on the hot shoe of the sony video camera. Allows rapid leveling for panning. Solid construction and light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
simple, versatile, easy to read
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
Simple design, easy to read and effective. I use it to level my Large Format 4x5 camera while on a tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
Compared to all the other levels this thing was cheap and does the trick! Every landscape and architectural photographer should have one of these because I know my 60D only has single axis digital leveling.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
It fits right into the cameras hot shoe and lets you know when you are level in two axis.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
slipped right on hot shoe. it needs to taken off to switch between vertical or horizontal positions. I would have liked to see a bigger bubble. there also was a mold mark in the way of reading the bubble.otherwise it does what it is suppose to do.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Tripod Function
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
Suffering from consistantly shooting tilted images this simple and inexpensive solution has allowed me to almost completely eliminate my problem. My primary field use is wildlife photography. When I use my bubble level with my gimbal mounted 400mm lens I can be sure that each shot will have the horizon exactly level.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
For the price this level works just fine. I don't see the need to spend $30.00 or more for a level. Get this one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
Works fine with camera in landscape orientation. If you work in portrait orientation you should get a 3-axis one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Mounting might be fragile
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
This has helped me keep the horizon level when I'm shooting images I plan on stitching together later.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
With all the accessories and supports one can attach to cameras, it's easy for the level to be off, even if you've used your fluid head's built in level. Using this in your hotshoe takes out the guesswork. Great product!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Tripod Function
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
I find this little leveler very useful especially with wide angles. The only thing I would do is put a small square of duct tape on the bottom or else it fall off all the time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
Use for pano photography
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
The level attaches to my hot shoe very easily and does what it describes. Great product!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
I'm using it everyday.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
Nothing fancy. Does what you would expect. Fits D-300S fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to read
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Great Price
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
It is small and compact yet clear enough to see the movement of the bubble between the two black lines especially in dimly lit areas. I find it very easy to store when not in use and fits easily on my hot shoe. This is great especially for the price. I definitely would recommend this to a friend.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Economical
- Fits Well
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Quick reference
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
I bought this because of the reviews, but you can't believe everything you read. The price is right, but it lacks functionality and accuracy. It's really good for a spot check, but I am sure there are better ones out there, and B&H probably has them. The most annoying thing about it is that when it's laying down on its horizontal axis (probably the most common position), there is a large blemish caused by the vent hole in the mold. This makes it almost impossible to get a good side to side read.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Jobu Design 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Bubble Level:
Bought this so I could put a bubble level on my Linhof 617s. My tripod mount has one too, but having one on the camera ensures I have the horizon correct. Got 2 of them!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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