Photography lessons #8

Photo lessons 8: Buy a good tripod

A decent tripod doesn’t cost the earth these days and it’s a worthwhile investment if you want to make the best use of all those pixels on your camera’s sensor.
However, don’t rush into the decision about which model to buy.
Think about what type of photography you will mainly be using it for, where you will use it and how you will transport it.
If you’re looking for a tripod to use at home or in the studio then it can be big and heavy because you don’t need to carry it far.
If, however, you plan on making long expeditions on foot to remote shooting locations you may want something a bit smaller and lighter.
Small and light tripods are fairly easy to find, but it also needs to be strong and rigid to hold your camera still in strong wind and this can bump the cost up.
Don’t stint or you’ll end up having soft images and have to buy a second (better) tripod.
If you want to use your tripod on the beach, perhaps even with the legs in the sea on some occasions, then consider investing in a model that is designed to survive harsh conditions and has seals to keep the salt water out of the joints.
It won’t be cheap, but it may be the only tripod you ever need to buy.

Source: petapixel.com/