Tripods are essential for many kinds of photography because they hold the camera still during long exposures – and when you’re using telephoto lenses where the slightest wobble will blur the picture. Tripods are also useful for slowing down the pace of your photography, for holding the camera so that you have both hands free […]
Aluminium (tripods)
Cheaper tripods use aluminium legs which keeps costs down but does add to the weight. This isn't usually a problem if you're travelling short distances or working from the back of your car, but if you're taking a travel tripod on a vacation or hiking any great distance, a more expensive carbon fibre tripod will give a better balance between rigidity and weight.