A tripod is a piece of photographic equipment designed to prevent camera movement and support the weight of a camera. A tripod consists of 3 legs(compared to a bipod or monopod) which stand on the ground and have a camera mount on top.
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Nikon D3100 tripod [duplicate]
I'm an amateur planning to practice some night sky shots (I have a Nikon D3100 - 18-55 lens camera) - can you please suggest some good quality but not too expensive tripod for it, as I've said I'm an ...
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Going to Tanzania on Safari will I need a tripod or will most shots be from a vehicle? [closed]
Will I need a tripod or will most shots be from a vehicle? Should I purchase a window clamp?
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Which tripod? Manfrotto MK394-H vs. SLIK Pro 340 DX [duplicate]
I'm undecided between the two tripods. Which one would you buy?
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What is the added value of a panorama head?
As an amateur I've done several panoramas of landscapes and city views. I've mostly done it hand-held with a DSLR, with exposure lock and at the wide end of my zoom-lens.
I do the stitching in ...
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How does a tripod attach to the (front of the) Lowepro Pro Roller x200?
I just bought a Lowepro Pro Roller x200. (Love it so far!) This one: Lowepro Pro Roller x200
It has a strap that attaches to the top left side, and a little holster like thingy that attaches to ...
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How do you replace a tripod leveling ball's tension bar?
I've got a Bogen Manfrotto tripod (745B legs paired with a 701RC2 fluid head), with a broken part. I found the page for the tripod on the Manfrotto site, and the parts diagram makes it look like I ...
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Are Manfrotto tripod bases for video compatible with the photo line of heads?
I'm looking to purchase a tripod setup. I'm looking at the Manfrotto line of products. Does anyone know if the video line of bases is compatible with photo line of heads? Specifically, the 546B base ...
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Do super-super-lightweight tripods exist?
Are there are any "ultra-portable" tripods out there? I'd like to find one for backpacking that weighs 500 grams or less, but none seem to exist... there are tabletop tripods that weigh considerably ...
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At what focal range does it make sense to have Image Stabilization turned on when using a Tripod?
I was always under the impression that one should turn off the Image stabilization when using a tripod but when I see lenses with long focal length (300mm, 600mm etc...) comes with IS on them. ...
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At what shutter speed threshold does a tripod start to matter?
I use a Nikon D7000 with a prime 35mm/f1.8 lens. I usually shoot at the highest aperture with 200-1000 ISO, holding the camera steady and taking 6 or more shots in the hope of at least one coming out ...
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What equipment do I need to film downwards over a table?
I would like to be able to film what I'm writing and drawing on a table, inside a light cube. I just want to be able to sit at my table and have the camera above it pointing downwards.
I would have ...
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Which tripod should I get for macro photography?
I'm currently looking for a good tripod for (mostly) macro photography and other kind of photography as well. I own a Canon EOS DSLR. Which tripod should I consider?
There are many on sale, but I'm ...
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What is the basic gear for astrophotography?
I have a Canon 60D and would like to start doing some astrophotography and/or time-lapses of the Milky Way.
I know I need to buy a special tripod, one with either ecuatorial mount or a computer ...
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Pistol grip vs ball head
I'm thinking of buying a new head for a tripod. I have been using a ball head and I am happy with it, but I am curious about the pistol grip. When I bought my tripod this type of grip didn't exist, so ...
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Issue with unscrewing tripod head
I recently purchased a Manfrotto tripod with tripod head. I'm not sure if it's me or not, but I'm unable to unscrew the head from the top of the tripod. I keep unscrewing it and it never comes out. Am ...
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Which is a good lightweight tripod + ball head for my Canon 5D Mark 3 [duplicate]
I would like to buy a light weight tripod + ball head as I have never owned a tripod before. There are quite a few brands and multiples of offerings by each brand for tripods and ball heads hence it ...
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Is it safe to use a telephoto lens when the camera is on a tripod?
The camera is mounted on the tripod. The telephoto lens is mounted on the camera, with no additional support. Is this safe or stupid?
It seems like this would put a lot of stress on the tripod mount ...
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Why are tripod legs and heads sold separately? Why no 1-piece tripods? [duplicate]
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Why are some (higher end?) tripods sold without a head?
I've been trying to find a nice (size, weight, weight-capacity) for my new 7D. The last tripod I bought in 1994 ...
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Are there any tripods specially designed for sub-zero temperatures?
I enjoy taking winter photos and lately the colder it's been the more I liked the results. The last 3 times I've been out shooting it was between -20C to -30C and windy, so probably colder with the ...
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What are the reasons for using a tripod during broad daylight?
I like to shoot city and landscapes. I saw that photographers often use tripod even during a day. Why would I need a tripod during a day, if I can get shutter speed like 1/125s even with low ISO? And ...
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How do I select a tripod ball head? [duplicate]
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What qualities should be looked for in a ball head before purchasing one?
I recently purchased a tripod, however I didn't realize that it didn't come with a ball head. I ...
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Which tripod plates are compatible with the Nikon D7000?
I'm searching for D7000 compatible tripod in local online market.
D7000 body doesn't have small whole near the screw as shown below (well it has but pretty far).
However, in the local market ...
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Is it possible to mount a Flash on a Tripod?
Are there any tricks / methods / accessories that can be used to mount an off camera flash unit on a tripod?
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How do I fasten a Nikon D90 to a tripod head with camera alignment pin?
A few years ago I got my first DSLR (a Canon EOS 350D), as well as my first tripod. Now I changed my camera to Nikon D90, but kept the tripod. When I first tried to mount my new camera on the old ...
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Why do we have to disable stabilization when we use a tripod?
Why do we have to disable IS or VR when we use a tripod?
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Are L-plates and anti-twist plates only made for the Arca Swiss QR system?
From what I understand the L-plates and the camera specific anti-twist plates are only made for the Arca Swiss quick release system. Am I right? Are there no anti-twist plates or L-plates that are ...
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Is there a tripod calculator program or website?
Is there any program or online website that can recommend tripods based on a given lens and camera body?
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Where can I get the tripod-to-camera adapter for my Nikon D90?
I just purchased a used D90, I had a tripod but I just found that the D90 didn't have the tripod mount (the adapter to mount the D90 to the tripod). Anywhere online I can buy that? Thanks.
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Tripod Head for GigaPan Epic Pro
I get massively confused when it comes to tripod heads screw sizes blah de blah, so excuse the possible simplicity of this question. I have a GigaPan Epic Pro and a Manfrotto 475B Pro Geared Tripod. I ...
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A budget tripod for astrophotography ball-head or 3-way pan-head?
I am currently looking for a tripod for astrophotography, I wonder is there any significant difference between a tripod with a ball-head or one with a 3-way pan-head? Like say in terms of the ...
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Is there a very small but robust tripod?
During my trips when I do landscape photography, I often can't take my tripod. It's too big and too heavy. If the weight can be managed by buying a more expensive one, the size remains a problem.
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How does tripod sensing image stabilization work on a lens?
Does the camera body have any sensor in the tripod mount to sense when a tripod head is attached? Or does the lens sense the stability to determine whether it is mounted on a tripod?
The main reason ...
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Where could I get a tripod for panoramas on iPhone?
I'm interested in taking great panoramic views.
Photosynth on the iPhone looks pretty cool, but I'd like great looking images so I'm in need of a tripod.
I've seen this one ...
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How can I tell what kind of JOBY tripod I own?
When I first bought my Canon EOS 7D at a local electronics dealer, I also bought a JOBY Gorillapod for it. I've hardly used it though, as my camera weighs a ton and the tripod nearly buckles under its ...
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What should I look for in a camera/tripod for photographing microfilm machines and books/documents?
I am a graduate student studying history, and I am in the market for a new digital camera for the purpose of photographic images off of microfilm machines, and also old books and documents that I find ...
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Co-linear dual tripod mount for huge lenses
I am about to buy a fun super-zoom mirror lens which is so long it has its own tripod mount. To protect the camera, I am wondering if there is a mount accessory which will allow for two items to be ...
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What are these hooks for, on the Manfrotto 055XB?
I have the Manfrotto 055XB legs, and there are 2 hooks on the base.
This one looks like it's mainly to hang weight from to help increase stability.
But this one I'm unsure of. It's not rigid, and ...
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What are the logistical pros and cons of traveling with a full size tripod?
When I say "full size" I mean what I think most people consider a standard tripod: not something like a gorillapod or super-specialized for portability.
I want to purchase a serious tripod and I'm ...
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Any good yet reasonably priced tripods
I understand this is probably one of the phrases people hate most 'good but reasonably priced' because I realised that most often you get what you pay for. Nonetheless I am looking for my first tripod ...
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Why are some (higher end?) tripods sold without a head?
I assume that the available heads differ somehow, but don't understand what those differences might be and if they're functional, personal preference or a bit of both.
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Mini-Mobile And Mobile Tripods - How To Make Them Hold Smartphones For Taking Good Still Shots?
I am mostly taking shots with my HTC Desire S 5MP smartphone.
But for a long time wanted to get mobile tripod which is compact and easy to carry. The problem is with their mostly used universal 1/4 ...
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What are the different Canon tripod mount ring types for?
What are the types of Canon's tripod mount rings? I've heard about A, B, C and D types, but have no idea what it means or what the difference between them is.
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What support system do I use to keep a telephoto lens stable?
At the moment I use Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod with Photo/Video Pan and Tilt Head 391RC2 to hold Canon EF 100-400mm lens. Even-though in most cases this stable, on the extreme end I do get blur.
At ...
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What are alternatives to a tripod when I can't take one along?
Due to weight restrictions I cannot take my tripod on my next foreign trip. What are the alternatives?
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How can I prevent blurred images when using a tripod?
I'm doing panoramic HDR photography for work using one of those stupid cheap mirror balls mounted on a tripod (not my decision!) and I am noticing on my longer exposures that sometimes I'm getting ...
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When and where do you need to use a tripod?
I am looking into use cases where the use of a tripod is very effective or necessary.
Though in theory every possible shot can be taken with the help of tripod, in real life I do not think that is ...
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What tripod leg extensions systems are there?
I'm currently using a Manfrotto tripod that has the typical "screw" system to extend legs, 3 sections in this case. Maybe it is me being clumsy but I find this system to be very impractical. It takes ...
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Travel / Hiking tripod recommendation
This is yet another equipment recommendation question, but because I didn't find exactly what I'm searching, I try to post it here. Also, in order to minimize the subjective part of the answer I'll ...
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What should I look for in a tabletop tripod /support?
I am looking for a tabletop support for my canon 550D. What features should I look for to give adequate support for macro and other photography? My price rang is under $150. I have looked at the joby ...
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Is the Arca Swiss Z1 compatible with Kirk brackets
Does anyone know if that Arca Swiss Z1 ball head top plate is compatible with the Kirk angle-bracket?
