Comments on: Six Situations Where Tripods are Essential for Landscape Photographers

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:55:25 +0000

While carrying a tripod can be cumbersome it does something else…it forces you to slow down when composing an image. I sometimes find myself guilty of rushing too much to get a shot instead of slowing down when shooting handheld.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:26:35 +0000

I recently bought a mono-pod and find that it’s no where near as cumbersome as a tri-pod. It hangs off the camera, even when it’s slung over my shoulder and it acts like an extra handle when the camera/lens combination starts to get heavy. I have even fended off the occasional aggressive k-9 with it. “On Guard!”

By: Susie

Susie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:43:52 +0000

Excellent information. Thanks for the great tips

By: Mozzie

Mozzie — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:41:45 +0000

I have overcome the challenge of carrying the cumbersome tripod by converting a 3 wheeler baby stroller into a photographic trolley. The tripod & bag, camera & lens bag, small ground cover sheet (for the shots taken lying on my back), refreshments, mobile phone, hat, sunscreen, all have their individual slots. This nifty trolley frees up my hands (and spares my back) thus ensuring that I can enjoy my photographic outing without getting tired and frustrated. When onlookers want to see the “baby”, I show them my camera and ask for a portrait shot.

By: Cornell tramontana

Cornell tramontana — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:58:08 +0000

RE. Shooting with a telephoto

The necessity of using a tripod depends on (a) how steady the photographer is, (b) whether the lens has internal stabilization, and (c) the focal length of the telephoto lens.

By: Brent DeWitt

Brent DeWitt — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:51:23 +0000

I’ve been using a “compromise” when I don’t want to/can’t carry a tripod. The Sunpak Versapod is a monopod that has lower legs that can be split to be a tripod. Not a terribly stable tripod, but something that gets your hands off the camera. Another note for travelers; many museums do not allow tripods, but you can get in with a monopod.

By: Ken chooi

Ken chooi — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:36:20 +0000

Can anyone tell me about boost ISO or noisy level ( about this article)

By: C Warner

C Warner — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:07:10 +0000

Very good article.

Also tripod is a must for getting good lighting shots.

By: monica santiago

monica santiago — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:21:04 +0000

I have a lot to learn about photography. I’ve only taken one course prior to the one I am taking now but I have honestly never used an tripod because they can be awkward and big to carry around but seeing these images and reading this post has made me thing maybe its time to try cause I am definately limiting myself..thanx for the post

By: nichole Briggs

nichole Briggs — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:47:59 +0000

great stuff,this information is useful for first timers. lol