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An Arca Swiss Cube (or two) would get your verticals perfectly straight. As Bob says, for verticals to stay straight all you need is a leveled camera. Rise/fall movements on the back and lens tilt/swing do not effect verticals-staying-straight, so once your camera is level you don't have to worry anymore about verticals staying straight - you can rise/fall to your hearts content.I use a P25, so no live view.
So, if I'm trying to get my verticals straight, or increase my apparent DOF, it's either hit and miss, shoot tethered or try the Alpa App?
Actually the Alpa "app" I believe is actually Viewfinder Pro app. Very useful for any photographer, especially those using primes.I use a P25, so no live view.
So, if I'm trying to get my verticals straight, or increase my apparent DOF, it's either hit and miss, shoot tethered or try the Alpa App?
GrahamI have the 1st generation Alpa iPhone holder and also examined John's version in the flesh. It is a superbly engineered piece of gear that id buy if I didn't already have one.
Btw, Alpa have now come out with a v2 of their holder that can accommodate iPhones with larger cases and also lock everything down. I think John was also considering making his holder able to accommodate a larger iPhone sleeve too. I use the Schneider case & lens kit (highly recommended btw) but it's too big for any of the holders at the moment. Instead I use an Olloclip lens for wide angle use with my dedicated viewfinder iPhone. (Ha, the decadence of being in the telecom business!)
The Arca-Swiss VarioFinder with appropriate mask, allows you to see the adjusted frame with lateral shift and/or rise/fall movements. A Vario Findermask is selected for your DB sensor size and desired focal length combination. The mask moves on the front of the VarioFinder and reveals small pinpoints of light - each pinpoint indicates a movement of 5mm. Transfer these movements to the camera and it will match the view through the finder. It is extremely accurate, quick and easy to use. The finder can be removed from the finder shoe and remounted for vertical composition. Additionally, the finder can be removed from the camera and is great for scouting and determining your lens choice and composition ahead of setting up the camera.I've become interested in Tech cameras and am considering an entry level Cambo. One thing escapes me though - considering you're looking through a viewfinder mounted on top of the body how do you see the results of lens and or back movements?