Tripods essentially come in two parts: the tripod legs, used for support and height, and the tripod head, which is used for positioning and pointing the camera. Often, a tripod is sold with a head as a single item, but with more upmarket tripods the legs and head are usually sold separately so that you […]
Payload (tripod)
Tripod makers will usually quote the maximum weight the tripod is designed to accept as the maximum 'payload'. Tripod heads also have a maximum payload capacity, which may be higher or lower than the tripod's.
Tripods and their features
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 […]