The best way to make sure your camera does not move and you get exceptionally sharp and crisp pictures is to use a tripod. This is true for taking pictures at anytime of the day or night because having a tripod provides a method whereby your camera is held perfectly still and steady with no human hand to switch the camera or move it only slightly.
Shopping for and purchasing a light weight tripod will take some research and study to make sure you have the best fit for your camera and your work. There are many brands of tripods and they can be made of different materials from plastic to aluminum to high-end carbon fiber. Some are of better quality than others, so be sure you know what your are looking for in a tripod and ask enough questions to prevent a choice which may not suit your needs, work or aptitude. Among the more prominent brands are Canon, Nikon, Bogen Manfrotto, Joby, Velbon, Gorillapod, Davis. and Sanford. Prices for tripods will vary with the accessories included.
When shopping for your tripod consider the following points:. The tripod should be able to hold the weight of your camera gear thus preventing camera "droop," which happens when your camera drops after you've set up for the shot.
Choose a tripod that is strong enough to support your present camera and a future camera kit or a heavy zoom lens you might buy in the future. Be sure the minimum and maximum extended heights on the tripod you choose can allow you to get close enough to the subjects you are photographing. Macro nature photography, for example, might require a tripod that can be lowered quite close to the ground.
If you are planning to shoot photos outside make sure that the tripod's weight is heavy enough to withstand windy conditions. Some tripods come with a hook where your handbag or camera bag can be hung to decrease the possibility of your tripod and costly camera being blown over. Confirm that your tripod will allow you to quickly adjust it for different poses or subjects. Some tripods come with a geared center column while others may have a center column that can easily be shortened and adjusted. Also be sure the tripod is not too heavy for you to carry comfortably and for this you might consider a carbon filter tripod.
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