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In the process of work, a photographer or videographer faces various tasks that are difficult to perform without additional equipment. For example, shooting an evening city in the light of lanterns, a night landscape, creating a complex collage from several pictures with a precise perspective. In such situations, you cannot do without a camera tripod, an irreplaceable and functional design.
The need to use this device arises in different situations. With its help, it will be possible to fix the camera clearly in order to shoot at a long exposure without blurring and vibrations. The product will allow you to make a beautiful self-portrait without unnecessary complications, to conduct a family photo shoot with group photos. Multitasking is one of the main advantages of a tripod.
What are the varieties
Manufacturers offer different types of models that differ in shape, size and purpose. So, you will need a monopod to fix the camera in one support point and comfortably take a selfie, yourself against the background of attractions, a beautiful self-portrait. This is a folding tube, one of its ends is placed on the floor, and the other is attached to the camera. Compact variants for smartphones are available separately.
Classic devices on three "legs" that perform support functions are called tripods. These are static models that should be in the arsenal of every photographer, because thanks to them, the camera is firmly and firmly fixed in the desired position. Professional tripod for camera, or a tripod, buy to shoot landscapes, architectural objects, make collages, use a long exposure and perform many other tasks. They differ in functionality and cost.
Mini-tripods, compact analogs of standard ones, are produced for amateur cameras or smartphones. They are small, so they are not suitable for photographing a person in full height, they are used for other purposes. These are, for example, devices on flexible legs, clamps attached to separate objects, desktop tripods, tripods and clothespins. Such options are not suitable for heavy professional cameras because of their small weight.
How to choose
Before buying a tripod, you need to pay attention to a large number of different indicators. So, for example, the buyer is always interested in the material of manufacture - it is, in particular, aluminum, carbon, metal. Steel ones are budget-friendly, but there are a lot of heavy ones, and carbon ones, in turn, are light, comfortable, and expensive. The cost should not be the determining factor when choosing, the purpose is more important, namely, the type of shooting for which the tripod is bought.
Steel models are perfect for use in open areas, for example, in strong winds. For studio or macro photography, it is better to buy lighter models that are well adjustable in height. In photo studios, structures designed for heavy weight are used to place lighting devices and heavy attachments. When buying, you should also pay attention to the following parameters:
- maximum load Here everything depends on the type of camera used. If it is a smartphone, then a light, compact model is enough, and for heavy mirror equipment, you will need a more stable and strong one;
- height In a tripod, it can be a minimum of 5-10 cm, a maximum of 180 cm. The choice depends on the height of the photographer, because it is important that in the process he does not have to bend down too much or often stand on his tiptoes;
- head type. It can be spherical, hinged, liquid or in the form of a pistol grip. Separate tripods are equipped with drives that raise the central rod. This is a mechanism with a handle for adjusting the height, that is, raising or lowering the camera.
The method of attaching the camera is also important - in the form of a screw or a platform with it. The latter option is considered more comfortable, since the camera does not need to be wound while simultaneously supporting the equipment and the tripod itself. Attention is also paid to the level, with its help, the structure is placed so that it does not spoil the perspective and the horizon.
The range of tripods is wide, so the arsenal of a professional photographer is not limited to just one type. It is always possible to choose the best option for different situations.
