2005Steadi-Newbies forum
Sources for bubble levels and electronic levels for Steadicam horizon monitoring
21 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Bubble levels approximately 3 inches long can be sourced from industrial suppliers like McMaster-Carr, listed as tubular levels in their catalog
- Bubble level inserts can be extracted from standard shelf-hanging levels available at hardware stores and repurposed for Steadicam use
- Electronic level options exist in the market at various price points, with models ranging from approximately $1000 to $2800
- Web-based tool retailers like WA Moyer and Fine-Tools offer level products, though personal experience testimonials may vary
Depends on
- The original small black plastic bubble levels mentioned were difficult to locate through typical hardware store channels in 2005
- Electronic level pricing information was incomplete, with specific models referenced but not all prices confirmed
- No personal testimonials provided for the recommended web retailers
- Electronic level models mentioned were not comprehensively researched or compared for suitability