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Question of the Day: How do you level your Matterport Pro 3D Camera?9251

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Hi All,

The WGAN Forum Question of the Day for Saturday, 4 May 2019:

How do you level your Matterport Pro 3D Camera?

Best,

Dan
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@DanSmigrod

Very low - tech: I use an inexpensive (bright orange) 6" bubble level placed on the top of the camera, orienting along the direction of the 3 legs. I use the leg clamps for large changes in level, the wheels on the Desmond leveler for smaller changes.

KF
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I tighten my manfrotto leg every couple hours and let the weight of the camera and gravity take their course and pray that my shot falls into the 15% variance.
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Normally a quick violent strike to the lower legs of the tripod levels the camera. Then I spend the rest of the day balling my eyes out !!
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BrokerBruce private msg quote post Address this user
I do plan on buying a bubble level but so far I'm pretty low tech too. I try to sight line the ceiling as parallel to the top of the camera and not change the height of the camera unless absolutely necessary.

I just did a shoot for a friend, probono, who has an overseas military member as a buyer client. I found out why we should carry a few rubber door stops. First time I had an issue with that but I don't think he noticed my sneaker holding the door open LOL. He thought it was awesome.
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iphone has a level app on it... since matterport can handle a few degrees off, it works perfectly!
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I bought a high quality bullseye level that is 2-3/8" diameter. I attached it using industrial velcro because it won't go in the case without altering the foam insert or removing the level before packing the camera away. I verify it is level using a Bosch laser measuring tool after attaching to the top. If it is a little off, I press on it until it matches the laser level. It holds its position very well once it is set. I use a geared head on my tripod, so I can look down at the bullseye with one hand on each axis knob and bring it withing 1° very quickly.

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