Everyone who is even a little fond of photography knows how important it is to be able to fix the camera. Therefore, it’s very difficult to exaggerate the role,
played by a tripod for the camera.
What are they
There are several varieties of tripods, among which everyone can choose a model for their liking. But in order to make the right choice, you need to know what kind of tripods are. The smallest, almost pocket-sized ones are tabletop tripods; larger models - tripods for digital cameras; video tripods; professional tripods; universal models. So, the table (or pocket) tripod for the camera is small and light, it has short legs and no central rod, sometimes the legs are not standard telescopic tubes, but “spider legs” or suction cups, which makes the tripod very convenient for macro photography. The disadvantage of this device is that it is suitable for small equipment, as well as its inability to provide absolute immobility.
Tripods for digital cameras are quite compact and lightweight, even with
Semi-professional digital camera can take very high quality night shots. The disadvantage is that they do not always provide immobility, pluses - the variety of models allows you to choose a stylish and beautiful tripod for the camera.
Video tripods are a necessary thing for a future producer or just a person who is interested in recording their own videos. Such a device differs from a conventional tripod in the length of the handle for adjusting the position of the camera. Obviously, a number of requirements are imposed on professional tripods, and this primarily concerns the stability of the structure. Considering that such a tripod for a camera ("Canon", for example) is designed for professional equipment, which is usually more massive than soap dishes and semi-professional cameras, durable materials are used for its manufacture: steel, carbon, aluminum, titanium, etc. Similar tripods are many optional accessories.
One type of tripod is a monopod: a design consisting of a tripod head on which the camera is mounted, and one leg. Such a device is indispensable if there is nowhere to put an ordinary tripod; journalists often use it to take pictures in the crowd.
Main characteristics
So, you have decided to purchase a tripod for the camera. Price is the first thing that interests you. It depends on many factors: the manufacturer, the type of tripod (mini, ordinary, professional), its characteristics. The main characteristics of any tripod are: height when folded, working height, tripod head parameters, weight. To choose the tripod for the camera that is suitable specifically for your needs, you need to evaluate each of the parameters, taking into account the features of your camera and “trying on” the device for yourself. Here, the main factor is your height, so the working height of the tripod should be convenient for you.