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Sharing of the purchase points of tripods


Basic principles of purchase

The principle of choosing a tripod is two words: enough. This has two implications.

One is to adapt to your shooting needs and prevent a tripod from becoming a bottleneck for shooting. The tripod must be large enough to carry the weight of the camera and meet its primary shooting objectives.

The second point is that you don't have to buy an expensive tripod. When I no longer like photography, you will lament that your high-end tripod can only be a delicate decoration.

In this case, the old master's theory of "one step, the tripod can be used for a lifetime" is meaningless to you.

You also need to check the size of the camera, a small person with a big frame is not good, and a big person with a small frame is weird, so be suitable.

After Z, you need to know the main direction of the shot, whether to keep it steady for a long time or to take advantage of your constant movement. The former is heavy, the latter is light.

Let’s talk about the specific purchase points of portable tripods.

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high

Check whether the height of the tripod extends to the position of the eye line (note that the center axis is not raised, because the center axis is actually a compromise product, and the stability is not good when shooting), if the tripod height is too low, it is easy I get tired, and the range of photography is limited. In many shootings, the fact that the center axis of the tripod can be reversed will greatly enhance the convenience of shooting, so the flexibility of the center axis should also be considered when choosing.

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Smoothness of expansion

Knob tripod. Find out how many knobs you need to turn in to get the leg extended smoothly. For trigger type, it depends on the tightening strength. You need to choose products that are easy to handle and use.

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Applicable environment

Due to different designs, the opening angle of the tripod is also different, so the opening angle can be adjusted in 3 steps, which is more convenient when shooting. In addition, we need to consider the possibility of flipping the center axis for shooting.

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Section number

Tripods have 3 and 4 sections. Users looking for stability and ease of use can choose from 3- and 4-section products for portability.

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Wrench or Knob

There are two types of tripods: trigger and knob, among which the trigger tripod is easy to operate and can be extended quickly. The knob type is relatively simple to maintain (of course, you need to know the maintenance method), but the operability may not be as good as the toggle type.

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price

The usage of metal and synthetic resin is different, and the price of the tripod is also different. The new carbon-magnesium alloy products are more expensive, but the performance of this tripod is definitely excellent.

Also watch out for unpainted metal tripods. The glossy silver looks good, but the tripod is still black and stable, and shooting reflective objects won't reflect the tripod's shadow.

Due to the increasingly sophisticated design of the table, portrait photographers are now choosing more and more.

The carbon fiber tripod is a product with excellent comprehensive performance at present, and the price is not particularly high.

Use Skills |

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Tips for using the tripod

The purpose of using a tripod is to minimize camera shake and take clear and beautiful photos. Therefore, be sure to follow the basic rules of "heavy, thick, low" when using it.

Heavy

The so-called "heavy" is to increase the weight of the entire tripod, especially when there is wind, hanging heavy objects on the hook or using a stone bag can reduce the shaking of the shelf and provide users with more stable support.

thick

As we all know, the thicker the leg tube, the more obvious the shock absorption effect. The top of the tripod gets thinner and thicker as it gets closer to the ground. If the height of the tripod allows, try a thicker thigh tube. Thick legs make the tripod stable.

Low

"Low" means the lower the center of gravity, the more stable the tripod is. When shooting, prioritize the position and angle of the camera while maintaining a low center of gravity on the tripod, simply raise the legs and bottom bracket to the desired height. The bottom bracket is relatively unstable throughout the tripod system, mainly used for fine-tuning the height, and cannot be lifted easily.

For many outdoor shots, a lightweight carbon fiber tripod can also be used as a light stand for easy lighting.

as a monopod

When using the tripod as a monopod, do not close your legs and keep them parallel to the stand. The stability of the support feet is reduced. The correct way is to close the legs of the tripod and tilt the legs to support them in a triangle shape.

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Use skills in different scenarios

In addition to the basic rules of use, tripods are used differently on different terrains.


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