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What Is Tripod Load Capacity?

March 25, 2014 by Steve Berardi 1 Comment


When you’re shopping for a tripod, one of the more confusing numbers you’ll run into is the tripod’s “load capacity.” It sounds pretty simple: shouldn’t that just be the maximum weight the tripod can handle?

Well, it’s a little more complicated than that, and unfortunately there’s no universal standard for determining the load capacity. So, one manufacturer might say their tripod can handle 20 lbs, while another manufacturer’s standards would rate that exact same tripod at 30 lbs. [Read more…] about What Is Tripod Load Capacity?

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: camera, capacity, gitzo, head, legs, load, maximum, stability, stable, tripod, weight

4 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Tripod

October 2, 2013 by Steve Berardi 5 Comments

Tripods are one of the most important tools of nature photography. Not only do they help you get sharper images, but they also have a tendency to force you to consider your composition more carefully.

And, although they may seem like really simple pieces of equipment (especially when compared to your camera), there’s actually a few things you should keep in mind when using them in order to maximize their effectiveness: [Read more…] about 4 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Tripod

Filed Under: Tips Tagged With: accessories, accessory, ansel adams, bubble level, center post, collar, l bracket, level, sharp, stable, tripods, wind

The Benefits of a Good Tripod

December 3, 2012 by Steve Berardi 15 Comments

When you first start shopping for a tripod, you might be a little shocked by the price range: there’s some for $20 and then there’s others for hundreds of dollars.

So, what’s the deal with that huge price range? How could something so simple cost so much? Three metal legs for $500?

I’ll admit that when I first got a digital SLR, I went ahead and got one of those generic $20 tripods. I tried to use that thing once, and after watching my camera slowly slide down after I kept locking it in, I decided to invest in a good tripod.

The good part is that you don’t necessarily need to spend $500 on a tripod. There are some very good ones for about $150, and they’re monumentally better than those generic tripods.

Here are two of the biggest benefits you’ll experience with a “good” tripod: [Read more…] about The Benefits of a Good Tripod

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