choosing and
using a tripod can be a great experience, considering how many different
types and options for your different photography needs. On
the one hand, a tripod is a very simple tool to keep the camera steady
when we use it in taking pictures in various light conditions. On
the other hand, there are so many things to pay attention to when
choosing a tripod: how high the tripod we need, how the stability level,
able to sustain how much weight the camera, how much we should spend,
the weight of the tripod so easy to carry everywhere and not eat Place when hunting.Before going into more detailed discussion of tripods, I would like to review a little about the advantages and disadvantages of using a camera tripod and why you need to use it for your DSLR or Mirrorless camera.
Why Use Tripods
So, what is the purpose of the tripod? You may need a tripod for some of the following reasons:
- To improve the sharpness and depth of field in your image by keeping the camera still in low light environment when using slow shutter speed or slow speed.
- In order not to tired of holding the camera with a heavy lens like a telephoto lens on a tripod.
- To improve image quality by keeping camera setting at low ISO.
- To keep the composition of the image
- To take HDR images and panoramas that require the same framing and precision.
- To shoot objects at night such as the Moon, planets, stars, etc. as well as paint with light or use the available light for landscape and architectural photography.
- For selfie photos with the camera timer.
- For close-up / macro photos (flowers, insects, etc.).
- To take pictures at angles that are difficult or impossible to reach with empty hands andcameras only.
- To record a stable video.
- To defend yourself 🙂
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Tripod Components
In general the component component on the tripod consists of
- Foot Tripod - clear. Foot tripods are usually made of aluminum, steel or carbon fiber.
- Head tripod - the part that holds the digital camera or lens. There are different types of heads, but the most popular type is the ball-shaped head.
- Centerpost - The center axis on a tripod which allows to increase the height of the tripod.
- Foot Tip - A good tripod allows changing the tip of the foot of a tripod on the foot for indoor and outdoor use.
Tripod is nice and can give you many options to get the highest picture quality. However, there are also some significant drawbacks and deficiencies in using a tripod, specifically:
- Weight. Although there are tripods made of relatively light carbon fiber out there, once you add a tripod head, the setup becomes quite heavy.
- Troublesome. No matter how small your tripod is and can be folded anyway, it will take up enough space and is often a hassle to bring during hunting or travel.
- Tripods are difficult to use in a narrow environment.
- Expensive. A good tripod system has a price of more than $ 1,000.
- Time. Wearing a tripod takes sufficient time to set the framing, we may lose the best moment.
When want to buy a tripod and do not know where to start. What factors to consider when buying a tripod? As I have mentioned above, buying a tripod can be an amazing experience, considering how many different options we were presented with from small and medium to large and heavy sized. Below we will discuss each of these factors and identify your tripod needs :
Tripod Load
The first thing I'll see is how much is capable of being supported by the tripod body. Many photographers make the mistake of buying a tripod that can only support a few pounds and is not made for heavy DSLR equipment. What ultimately happens is the tripod can not bear the heavy burden to destroy the DSLR Camera and lens. Always make sure that the tripod you want to buy can support at least 1.5 times more than the total weight of your camera and your heaviest lens. I say the minimum, because I prefer to stay in about 2x or more. Especially when you also add a flash or grid battery to your camera, it will increase the load of tripods, therefore all should be in mind before buying a tripod.
High Tripod
I always recommend buying a tripod that matches your height, so you do not have to bend to look into the viewfinder. After you place the camera on a tripod, the viewfinder should match the level of your eye.
Another factor to consider is the height of the tripod when folded for travel to make it easier.
Weight Tripod
Tripod weights are a significant factor when purchasing a tripod. If you do not want to be bothered by the weight that will greatly disrupt travel traveling, it is necessary Tripod lightweight made of carbon fiber material, which is very durable, stable and not rusty. While carbon fiber is the best material for a tripod, unfortunately the price of a tripod made of carbon is very high.
The best construction material for the next tripod is aluminum, somewhat heavier than carbon fiber. Most tripods with cheap price are made of aluminum. You can also find tripods made of stainless steel, but they are usually used for video equipment and are too heavy for regular use.
Foot Tripod
Foot tripods generally come in two tubular and tubular shapes. All carbon fiber legs come in pipe form and have a twist lock system to secure the legs, while the aluminum, basal and steel tripods may come in different shapes with flip-lock. Depending on the maximum height of the tripod, there may be between 3 and 5 sections on the tripod leg. The more parts, the higher the tripod and generally a little less stable.
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