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Helpful Tips for a great light, portable tripod choice
Steps to choose a great light, portable tripod
Roberta Hochreiter
The tripod is an absolute must, because after a hike in an area that you wrapped and tired and are much less likely than your camera to remain silent. Also, if you use a telephoto lens, shooting in the establishment of a pan or stir with a shutter speed slow a tripod to eliminate and create sharp images needed. You want a tripod, lightweight, compact, but features you need.
The first important element in choosing a tripod
No one will be held with all the requirements correctly, you must determine the elements important to you and for those who choose to meet your most critical needs. If you want to buy a tripod to lend attention to these five things.
- Weight
- Height [with and without center column raised]
- Stability
- The durability
- Easy customization
The lighter tripod is easier to transport. There are advantages and disadvantages, although sure. The lighter tripod is not stable, especially when raised to the maximum height. There are materials on the market today such as carbon fiber, helping to reduce the weight of the larger stands. The other side of these tripods is the price. They are a bit more expensive than cast aluminum.
The height is critical, because standing bent on your camera every day really crimp your enjoyment. You also want to think about portability the tripod. The smaller they are compacted, more portable.
Stability is very important because it is essentially the point of use a tripod. Some tripods have a hook in the floor of the center position so that you can hang a weight on it, so it is stable, especially when there is wind. The device moved, even just a little reduced, the quality of your photos. A tripod is almost mandatory if you are going to take long exposures, use of a telephoto lens or take panoramic pictures.
If you stand for your way out photography and / or nature photography, you want to ensure it's against the elements. A tripod should be able to withstand heavy use over a longer period of time without breaking. There is no sense to invest in a product if it is only in a few weeks off, or blocking, because it was wet.
Last but not least, you do not want to play with awkward controls. You want a tripod that will fit easily and quickly, so that you avoid missing important shots. Lock Flick the legs, which are individually adjusted in size. A ball head and lift your message quickly makes adjustments quick once you get the platform to set the correct height.
2nd Lightweight, portable tripod
After much research is the best tripod Velbon Maxi 343E laptop I found the mini-tripod. I take it with me everywhere. It is condensed into less than 17 inches and weighs only 2 kg. You ever tried, it will leave behind, because it fits easily into your backpack or suitcase. It is all metal die-cast, which means they can put up with much abuse. It is easy to adjust quickly and easily. Each leg has three locking lever quick legs and feet have rubber tips with retractable spikes, so you use it on any surface can. The middle column lifts easily into position and the ball head can be adjusted without the eye the viewfinder. The maximum height is 62.4 inches with the center column closed and fully extended 52.7 inches with the column. Maximum capacity is 8 pounds. The Best of all, you can purchase this tripod for less than $ 100 and comes with a 5 year warranty. Did I mention that it comes with a case?
You can read reviews on Amazon.com, this tripod. They are harder to find and I hope this does not mean they are no longer manufactured.
05/09/06 – I received information from Tocade America distributors for Velbon in the U.S. and this model was abandoned. If you find one on eBay or another site, you are currently taking.
Here are some other brands of light portable tripod, the Velbon Maxi 343E related to:
Bogen – Manfrotto Compact Black Digi-Tripod with Integral Ball Head tension & Carry Case
An ultra-compact tripod – folded length of about 14 " compact ball head, quick lock legs, a backpack style is included weighs 2.2 kg with a payload of 5.5 kg … Cost about $ 85.
Slik Sprint Mini Tripod with Ball Head Tripod & Case
Weighs only 26 ounces (1.6 lbs/740 grams) and folds to 14.1 inches, it has a maximum Height of 43.3 inches, leg locks release rate, gearless center column, can easily make a camera of 3.5 kg and has a 3 year warranty. Price of approximately $ 60.
Slik Sprint Tripod – Silver Finish – with Ball Head & Case
The SLIK SPRINT is looking for a compact model with features that compact digital photographers. A maximum height of 63.1 inches reaches eye level yet the folds in an impressive sprint compact 17.9 inches and weighs 1.9 pounds for easy travel, locks release rate leg, gearless center column and can hold a camera up to 3 lbs. The price is about $ 70.
Slik Sprint Pro Tripod – Silver Finish – with Ball Head & Case
reached a maximum height of eye level 64 cm, even on the SPRINT PRO is a compact 18.9 inches and weighs £ 1.95 for the trip easy, a lock release rate leg, gearless center column and camera can hold up to 3.5 kg. He has three legs position adjustable angle for easy set on uneven ground or steps. The adjustable legs angles can also be used to lower the tripod. When used with the built-in center column of short duration (center column included screwed in two parts), the device is only 6.4 cm above the ground for extremely low angle or macro photography in the field. Another option, the camera will be low, and the center column for macro photography or copy job can be used vice versa. It sells for about $ 80.
Sunpak DigiPro 4B Tripod with Ball
Features: Versatile Quick Lock Ball Head, Flip Lever lock legs, Grounder with Split center column, free nylon bag Carry load capacity w / shoulder strap up to 3.3 kg., Built to 55.9 inches, lightweight at 1.8 lbs. Sells for about $ 60.
Sunpak 3300 PRO Tripod
Made Tritanium, a titanium alloy, magnesium and aluminum significantly increased the overall strength based on the weight The PRO 3300. Could lbs with equipment weighing up to 11. Support is the PRO 3300 is incredibly easy, with just 2.7 lbs., while the double leg design adds additional strength Groove without adding extra weight. With a working height of 62.9 ", the Sunpak 3300 PRO tripod has three leg sections, with integral quick release lever, and has adapted multi-angle leg for use on rough terrain or extremely low wide-angle photography. With "grounder" function, the Sunpak 3300 PRO can operate at a minimum height of less than 11 "without the need for a short center column, and folds to a compact 23.2". The Price is about $ 70.
Alternatives to third Tripods
There are alternatives to calm the camera if you do not want to use a tripod or not to wear. I have an old (clean) socks filled with rice to stabilize the seat like a sack of my camera. You can use almost any where, on a rock, a cliff, car window etc. You can also fill an empty sock filled with gravel or dirt, if you know where you go if You do not want to lug around rice. You can also use your pack or bag of clothes to stabilize the camera. If you try to hand a picture to use a shutter speed of 1 / 60 of a second or higher. The larger the lens the shutter speed should be faster.
Here is a nice alternative a tripod that beats the rice in a sock all together! The POD Camera Platform (Bean Bag) with yellow base, 3.75 "diameter, 2" thick x has a 1 / 4 20 threaded to secure the camera. You can plop them on a desk rock, post, Stump, or even the ground for low shots. I'll post my review after I get it and try it.
I've never tried it, but the idea is good. Here is the draw: Novoflex is Chestpod is a great way to offer support when shooting with long lenses in scenarios where monopods and would be impractical or prohibited. It begins with a belt comfortable neck, which articulates to a wide rubberized base, resting on his chest. On this basis, an arm swing with a tray containing a 1 / 4 "-20 screw to secure the tripod collar on the lens.
Arc-Manfrotto Pro Monopod Self, Black Anodized A monopod is another alternative to the tripod. It can be used dual-task as a hiking stick. All the features of professional monopod 681B with the addition of three handy retractable legs. The 682 is a black anodized aluminum three-section monopod featuring sure rubber grip, wrist, quick action lever leg lock system with 45 ° flip, large 2.3 "camera / head with a plastic cover and dual 1/4-20" -. 3 / 8 "screw camera weighs 2.4 kg.
Last but not least, there is the car window pod. Perfect for unexpected opportunities where you ruin your shot of the car. A car can work well as a blind for shots of wildlife. Do not forget to remove the outside because the quake. Are all brands, but for maximum versatility, a ball that works best.
If you follow the tips in this article, they will follow to provide more care for photos and high tripod without breaking your back or your bank account.
Roberta Hochreiter is a avid photographer, hiker and backpacker with 5 years experience in nature photography. This article gives a review on how photographers chose photographic equipment that is lightweight and portable. For more information, please contact http://www.womengophoto.com information on: Stands
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Roberta Hochreiter is an avid photographer, hiker and backpacker with 5 years experience in nature photography. This article gives new photographers advice on how to chose photographic equipment that is lightweight and portable. For more information please to to http://www.womengophoto.com