What Photographers Need to Know before Buying a Tripod

摘要

A lens-man always needs the best components to click the perfect digital photo, film or video. Let's understand what you need to consider before purchasing a tripod Tripods are a great item for shooting scenes, seamless panoramas, fireworks, family portraits, stars or moon, and others that demand long exposures. You'll get better and sharp images if you use a tripod as you can use a smaller aperture and a slower shutter speed without fear of camera movement. Tripods can be divided into five basic groups: 1. Pocket: Pocket tripods can be used to shoot family/ group picture and you may want to include yourself in it. Typically measuring less than five inches collapsed, pocket 'pods easily fits into a waist-pack. But, it can support the weight of a compact digital camera, so don't overload it.