Only those who were forced to shoot a long time on the camera, without changing their position, will be able to appreciate the convenience of the tripod. Experienced photographers know that the ideal quality of images, whether it's a photo session on the street or studio shooting , can be achieved only with the help of a fixed device. The correct choice of tripod is very important, especially for a SLR camera . This accessory for photography is presented in a huge range. Each of them is certainly useful, but it is not necessary to buy all existing models. Reading this material will help you figure out how to choose the right tripod for your camera.
Types of Tripods for Cameras
To ensure that the quality of your photos is always at a height even if you are not a happy owner of a SLR camera, it is recommended to use a tripod for filming. In order to understand which tripod to choose for your camera, you need to know about the features of their classification. Species, in fact, there are only two.
- Tripods-monopods (monopods) are the first variety. This support is distinguished by the presence of only one leg, on which the photographer leans when shooting. The main advantages when shooting with a tripod-monopod for a camera is mobility. Therefore, this type of tripod is an excellent choice for photographers who are not used to sit in one place. How to install a camera on such a tripod? Yes, it's very simple, and to hold and hold the device on weight is a huge difference.
- Tripod tripods (tiripods) are the second group of these accessories. The use of such a tripod involves shooting with one carefully selected position before the shooting. Tripod-tripod with a clamp for fixing the camera is not so easy to install, and then correctly adjust the camera itself. But this type of camera installation gives confidence that the quality of the pictures will always be high.
The further choice you should make already on type of a material of a support, and also taking into account individual requirements at carrying out of shooting.
Tripods for all occasions
- Carbon tripods for cameras - this is the height of the evolution of these accessories. They are very mobile, because they have a low weight. Still such tripods are often equipped with a special system, which extinguishes even the smallest fluctuations of the camera. The advantages of such a tripod are obvious and numerous, but there is a significant disadvantage - their high cost.
- Mini-tripod for the camera looks miniature only in the folded position. It is simply indispensable when there is a need for shooting lying. But in the unfolded state it will also be quite convenient, because its height reaches more than 80 centimeters. Minus such tripods - they are designed for a fairly small weight of the camera.
- Flexible tripods for cameras are characterized by the fact that their legs consist of segments that connect with each other "joints". Their extreme flexibility allows you to install the camera on any surface from any angle. Some of the models of such
type equipped with wheels, which allows you to ride a tripod around the subject. - Hand-held tripods for cameras monopods. Using them you can create spectacular frames, taking pictures of yourself from the side. They are usually used with conventional cameras, but there are models for SLR cameras.
- Desktop tripods for cameras have a small height, their purpose can be judged from the title. In some cases, they are quite useful, taking up only a small amount of space.
The most important thing when choosing a tripod is to proceed from your real needs to the present day, then it will be constantly at work and will not be covered with dust in the cabinet, lying around uselessly.