Digital Photography - Camera Tripods

If you want to take great pictures,camera tripods are a necessity for you. Tripods can helping to minimize camera movement which can cause an image to blur.

Blurring is particularly conspicuous in photographs taken with extended exposures (for instance under low-light conditions) and becomes more apparent when photographs are enlarged. Even slight motions of the camera can cause blurring.

Supporting the camera can help to reduce camera movement. A tripod provides the best support, but cameras can also be stabilized with objects such as doorframes or tree trunks. Monopods are suitable for outdoor use when tripods are either too heavy or too awkward to set up.

There are hundreds of tripods to choose from in a broad range of prices. The most expensive ones are made of composite materials such as carbon fiber which is lighter and more durable than either aluminum or alloy. Expensive tripods are usually equipped with quick release mechanisms for adjusting the legs and the camera mount.

Each tripod has three heights which must be considered -- maximum, minimum, and collapsed. For most purposes, the maximum height should allow you to use the camera at a comfortable standing position. You rarely need a tripod higher than this. If you do a lot of close-up work, the minimum height is an important measurement, although extensions can be added to the head which allow the camera to be brought close to the base of the tripod. Finally, the collapsed height is important to determine the tripod's portability -- compact tripods are usually easier to carry around.

Tripods usually have a center column to attach the tripod head. This center column can be used for fine height adjustment and some models allow the camera to be tilted down towards the ground for closeup work. Look for a center column with a hook – these can be used to hang heavy objects for increased stability.

Tripod heads are the part of the tripod that the camera attaches to. They allow the camera to swivel and move up and down. This movement is accomplished with two basic types of head – the three-way pan tilt head, and the ball head.

Conventional heads are the three-way pan tilt type. They have three different axes and each is controlled with its own mechanism and lock. The locking mechanisms make this type of head ideal for situations where precise control of the visual field is needed, but can be inconvenient for other uses.

Ball heads allow all three axes to be set at the same time, so they are easier to use. They are also more expensive but most photographers gladly accept the higher price for the increased flexibility in camera movement.

Monopods are an ideal alternative to tripods where portability is a concern. They consist of a single support which the camera is mounted on. Outdoor photographers often prefer monopods over tripods because the latter are bulky and difficult to set up.The monopod gives the camera the extra stability necessary for good quality shots.

Carrying a tripod is easier with a case or a carrying strap. Cases can be used to hold all your camera equipment but are bulky to carry around. If you don't have a lot of equipment a shoulder strap is the best solution for carrying the tripod.

If the camera needs to be perfectly level, small bubble levels can be attached to the tripod. Some camera tripods come equipped with levels, but they are also available as inexpensive accessories.

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