topic Betreff: Digital level gauge in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

Digital level gauge

ChrisWM — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 12:47:43 GMT

Hi!

I recently purchased an a6300 which I am very pleased with, although I wish I had known about the a6400 which was released around two weeks later.

An issue I have is with the level gauge which to me seems to be quite insensitive as I have taken several photos and as examples a monument leant to the left in one picture and then to the right in another. In another, a house also leant.

The lens used is the SEL18200LE

I have found elsewhere on the site that a discepancy of +/- 1º is apparently normal.(https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00014661 ). Does anyone have any workaround for this as it appears to be worse than stated?

Thanks

Chris

Betreff: Digital level gauge

IamNic — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 22:00:05 GMT

Hello @ChrisWM,

would you mind uploading one or two example-images where the "lean" is visible?

- Nic

Betreff: Digital level gauge

ChrisWM — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 19:45:26 GMT

Hi Nic

Thanks for the reply.

As requested here are three examples. Thanks for your input. Regards Chris

Betreff: Digital level gauge

IamNic — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 23:00:30 GMT

Hello @ChrisWM,

thank you for uploading the pictures.

The angle seems to be so far off, that in my opinion that is not inside the expected tolerance.

Since I couldn't find any option to calibrate the level-meter, it may be best to either send the camera in for repair or if you just bought it exchange it for a new model.

- Nic