Criteria for Selecting a Tripod Load Tripod Head Type Height Type of Legs and Locks Center Column Construction Materials
Tripod Heads Determine how much weight you have
to support Check on tripod head specs to ensure
proper support
Leg Height Tripod should extendto your eye levelw/ legs extended
Also considerminimum height(macro work)
Leg Weight Should be 1.5-2x the weight of the tripod
head IE. If head weighs 1.2 lbs then legs should
weigh minimum of 1.8 lbs.
Legs Number of Sections
3 sections generally better More stable Fewer things to jam up
4 sections folds up smaller for travel
Center Column Geared or Slip Hook for hangingextra stabilizingweight
Reversiblecolumn forlow angle shots
Construction Materials Carbon Fiber
1/2 the weight - 2x the cost Good at absorbing vibration
Aluminum Cheaper and more available on used
market
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