Comments on: An Introduction to Tripods

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:30:20 +0000

Put off by the cost of buying a new, heavier than most, tripod. I bought a used, steel construction ‘Schiransky’ (sp?) tripod for £25 – $39 from my local camera shop here in the UK. I will add a, ‘Ballhead’ at some stage to make it easier to level up. No regrets at buying this tripod at all, it is very stable.

By: Ausdoc

Ausdoc — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:16:24 +0000

Oh, another trick, set your self fimer to 2 seconds to eliminate camera shake.

By: Ausdoc

Ausdoc — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:11:39 +0000

Can anyone tell me their experience with the following tripod alternatives:
(a) smal bean bag
(b) monopod
(c) gorrilapod
(d) Trekpod
(e) any other suggestions?
I see others just carry their cameras with the shortened tripods permanently attached and use that to lean on tables, balconies or just against their belts.

By: JakartaLantern.com

JakartaLantern.com — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:23:00 +0000

Good tips for using tripod. I like It.

By: PatriciaD

PatriciaD — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:52:44 +0000

I agree with someone else (can’t remember who) about a post on how to choose a good tripod. I recently bought a Manfrotto but still not convinced it’s the best buy for the money…any hints?

By: Byron Yeager

Byron Yeager — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:41:33 +0000

Oooh tripods, I have been “trouble-shooting” for a while until my brother came up to me recently and showed off his new setup…*Instantaneously in Love!* Dolica Proline 62″ with Ball Head was his new toy which he scored for 40 dolla..so I researched where and how I could acquire one of these rare goodies…amazon hooked it up, as they were out of stock everywhere else..ritzcamera ran me around for three weeks with terrible communication and my money in their pockets without even carrying the product *hint hint*…I would souley suggest amazon and the specified tripod for all of your still-slow shuttered needs…Sooo Goood.. oh and the highest price you will find is probably like 60 US bills *and did i mention its reliable as many “pro-line” ;D tripod setups, especially with the ball head*

By: Annette Pendlebury

Annette Pendlebury — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:30:19 +0000

A quick query when using IS lenses on a tripod. I have read that you should? turn off the IS capability on the lens when using it on your tripod. Is that correct?

Thanks Annette

By: Tiina Linkama

Tiina Linkama — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:03:36 +0000

I don’t like to carry more than necessary when I go out shooting, so I chose a light tripod with plastic legs and plastic bolts and screws for my first tripod. Wrong choice. The tripod was steady enough for my purposes, but as I do a lot of shooting in winter, the plastic cracked when I tried to mount the camera on tripod on -15 C and used some force.

Next one (Velbon Sherpa 200R) has all the crucial parts made of metal. It is sturdy but heavier, and I seem to “forget” more often now behind.

By: Dan S.

Dan S. — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:55:17 +0000

if you use a tripod — and i agree with the author that more of us should — a cable or other remote shutter release is really nice to have. It eliminates any camera movement caused by you pushing the shutter release button.

By: Steve Issak

Steve Issak — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:32:59 +0000

Two thoughts about tripods – I have found that Vanguard makes some of the best and affordable tripods available, (http://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-VT-560-Aluminum-Digital-Camera/dp/B00009RUCA). However, there is one caveat that I believe applies to almost all tripods – the mount. Pan and tilt, and ball type mounts just seem to have a bit too much movement after they are locked down. No matter how careful I am, once the camera is set and the mount locked, as soon as I let go, there is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of ‘shake’. I invested a bit in a Gimbal mount, (http://www.thecinecity.com/tcc/product.php?productid=21&cat=273&page=1), and it is rock solid. It locks down where you place it, and doesn’t creep, squirm, or shake. It is probably the best mount for the money.