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 […]
Reversible column
Tripod center columns usually extend upwards to offer extra height, but on some models it’s possible to insert the column upside down so that the camera is between the tripod legs. This makes it possible to shoot from lower angles than the tripod would normally allow.