Photo Tips - TRIPOD (Part-1) - Which One You Need? - TravellerG

TravellerG · February 8, 2019, 12:26pm

Hi friends,

…Which tripod do you need? …

For your DSLR/Mirror-Less/P&S cameras ? Another frequently asked question…!!! See the following photo:

Even in this, I have not included our (heavy) Pro Video Stands (it carries Logo), mini-stands, other ‘External Mounts’ and ‘Suction Mounts’, etc. Also, I have bought & tried many other tripods, whichever I found with poor quality or unfit for my purpose, they were returned.

Why TravellerG so many Tripods?

The Answer: One of the following answers will fit for each member (of this collection) – OK?

Options:

Bought & found unfit / useless (& could not return before the return window closes – realized ‘Late’!!!)
While using, crashed & became unfit (in this group, I have removed all damaged items – expressed this point for discussion, later)
Bought & used – later updated to a better model, hence lying back.
After years of use, still, many are loyally serving us… OK?

What are the importance of these answers?

If you study these ‘Answers’ 1 & 2 well, you can avoid those mistakes, which I made in the past. If you really understand your NEED and do a careful analysis, before a purchase, you can save money and avoid disappointment.
Answer 3 & 4 assures (proves) that such, matured analysis ends up in quality purchases, which will be worth!

Now: If you already own one, then asking the following question will be good:

“In the past 6 months, how many times have you used it?.. If not…”

WHY?

You never felt the need of a Tripod?
When you needed a tripod, it was not with you?
You are not well aware about the uses of the Tripod Stand (where & when all, a Tripod can be used)?

If you are serious, we will deal all these Questions and Answers, in the coming posts.

If you have any comments/questions, please take few seconds to post it down (for the benefit of all), we shall definitely try to discuss, in the next posts.

Hints:

Cheap stands will be a waste.
Knowing the features of a tripod (Next Post) will enable you to take better decisions.

Dear @PoliMC , @sonnyNg , @user_not_found , @BishowvijayaP , @Farshid_Agham_Ali , @user_not_found @bassey ,

@Linnea , @AbdullahAM , @PaDeSSo , could you give your comments, please - Has the Questions, Answers and Hints have given you some clues?

We will conclude this Topic in the next post, which also will be posted today itself,

Thanks

PS:

My previous technical post about SD Card is Here.

TRIPOD - Next Post - How to Select is Here

DanniS · February 8, 2019, 1:08pm

Hi @TravellerG ,

Thanks for your detailed information! Are there any particular tripods for mobile that you could recommend? I’m looking for something fairly small and adjustable, which would be easy to carry with me.

What should I look for from mobile tripods?

sonnyNg · February 8, 2019, 1:21pm

Tripods are indeed really crucial to the final product, @TravellerG !

I happen to have one tripod for the DSLR camera, as well a really close product to a GorillaPod.

What I find fascinating about them, is that not only you can use it statically, as well as when you are moving, having a tripod can help balancing my video to prevent mostly shaking motions.

I really admire your collection! Should I prepare my next year’s Christmas wish list?

TravellerG · February 8, 2019, 1:26pm

Welcome dear @DanniS ; Yes, there are two types of Stands & shall write a post very shortly regarding Mobile Tripod stands,

Thanks

TravellerG · February 8, 2019, 1:47pm

Hi @sonnyNg ,

Oh…Nice… GorillaPods are nice - but not for this type of uses - thanks for hinting; I shall mention the same in a separate post.
Yes, useful for moving shots too - agree.
Hey… hard earned money, in the form of accessories… NO XMAS wish list, please. Just review these + next few posts on Tripod & ‘BUY’ just one… enough… be a good boy… [do not waste money]

PS:

I do not know whether you happen to see my non-technical (Travel) posts; one is Here… Which photo do you like?

DanniS · February 8, 2019, 2:21pm

Great @TravellerG ! I look forward to your recommendations. Thanks for your response!

sonnyNg · February 8, 2019, 2:51pm

Yes, I will make sure to be efficient, @TravellerG . : ]

I really like all 87 of the photos of Temples of India - Halebeedu, Karnataka - TravellerG, as to pick some out, my choice would be number 5 and 10. The details you have managed to capture are really captivating!

Just as a side note, I would recommend to name the two parts of the post, as @AngieYC mentioned.

At one moment I was not aware that the is a continuation, my bad.

TravellerG · February 9, 2019, 4:57am

With God’s grace we will do it, at the earliest, dear @DanniS .

With regards

AbdullahAM · February 9, 2019, 10:09am

Hello @TravellerG

Thank you for your information, i’m also a using a small tripod.

It’s very useful for good photography.

TravellerG · February 9, 2019, 12:10pm

another view is that if your Tripod suits your needs, then, it is the best - all theories may fail here. Thanks for your info, dear @AbdullahAM

TravellerG · February 10, 2019, 5:28am

I know that you are an intelligent person and would buy the best tripod, when needed, dear @sonnyNg .
Photos 5 & 10 are famous ones
Sorry for the mistake and I have corrected all the 4 Posts in your guide line.

Thanks

PS:

Nice to know that you are using Canon EOS M10, Mirrorless; this is a very good camera; what are the lenses you use? please…

sonnyNg · February 11, 2019, 8:42am

Hi @TravellerG ,

Thank you for the consideration! : ]

I will make sure to make wise decisions, as suggested. As I hope it may help me to find more dynamic approach when an idea may come up in my head.

By the way, I am still using the default EF-M 15-45mm lens, as I should also look for a lens adapter, in case I may want to upgrade it, correct?

bassey · February 11, 2019, 11:05am

Great post again my friend. Quite helpful. I own a tripod I have used for about 3 years. Hoping to get another and this has helped.

TravellerG · February 12, 2019, 3:38am

Hello dear @sonnyNg ,

“… EF-M 15-45mm lens, as I should also look for a lens adapter, in case I may want to upgrade it…”

An “ADAPTER” is needed only if you select a LENS with different “MOUNT”
The word upgrade is little scaring for me: Reason: many times, people buy Lenses by manufactures marketing tricks - be careful - [Define your need first]
Out of many factors to decide on a particular lens, the most important features are

a. The lowest Aperture Size

b. The Zoom range and

c. The MOUNT type.

If you define your need, then we can discuss with more clarity.

Hope my answer is OK for you.

TravellerG · February 12, 2019, 3:40am

Happy @bassey - Adding one point: A tripod with carry bag (shoulder strap) will be more helpful.

Regs

system · February 12, 2019, 8:09am

Very nice tripod collection @TravellerG

sonnyNg · February 12, 2019, 8:51am

I will be really careful when picking new products, @TravellerG . : ]

Also, these factors you have mentioned are written down, as I was not aware of the mount specification on my camera yet.

TravellerG · February 12, 2019, 12:49pm

Oh… That is a good habit; I too do a lot of scribbling.“(… are written down,…)”.

Yes, there are Different types of MOUNTS; Canon themselves have many Types of Mounts! (This way, selling different cameras, they can sell LENSES also - marketing technique.

Time is my limitation - I wanted to Write practical (operational) HINTS on LENSES - let me try…

bassey · February 12, 2019, 2:23pm

That right there @TravellerG is a golden advice. I am sure it comes from your travel experience. I hope we get to meet someday…

TravellerG · February 13, 2019, 6:35am

God’s grace, we shall meet… Thank you for our kind words @bassey