Photography Tripod – how to choose the best

Posted on February 18, 2014 by ShutterBug

http://brentmailphotography.com/free-photography-training Create beautiful images that are not blurry. What should you look for when choosing a tripod for ph…
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25 Responses to Photography Tripod – how to choose the best

  1. firozdaboss says:
    February 18, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    you sound like australian. are you? good video though..

  2. salentijnac918 says:
    February 18, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    Perfect! I didn’t know that there were tripods with ball rotation devices.
    I’m using a rather old one of my grandfathers, and while it’s still pretty
    modern, I’m never really sure what I’m all missing.

  3. AdLibbyTV says:
    February 18, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    I enjoyed watching and listening to you! Thank you.Currently I only have a
    point and shoot and a “bridge” camera (Nikon p510) however, I am currently
    looking to upgrade my camera. In the meantime both of my Nikons take great
    photos and I have been using the a Dolica tripod with no problem. I will
    remember your advice though when I become more advanced in my photo taking
    skills!

  4. aeriophoen says:
    February 18, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    i recently lost my quick release plate of my tripod, i couldn’t find the
    replacement anywhere, so i decided to buy a new tripod 🙁

  5. Hurby1977 says:
    February 18, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Thanks for all information .

  6. Chendao Chen says:
    February 18, 2014 at 6:07 pm

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  7. Track2u says:
    February 18, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Surly the first thing to consider is how much you have to spend before you
    look at any tripods

  8. rp says:
    February 18, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    hey can u suggest me where i can go look for heavier tripods for my film
    making? thanks

  9. Srinath Muralidharan says:
    February 18, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    Also to add… if you are shooting macro.. you would consider the ability
    to flat on ground and also the tilting ability of the center column.. just
    adding 🙂 Anyways nice video. Very informative

  10. TeeAnthony says:
    February 18, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    Hey Brent how much is the tripod you favor ? Do all the pieces come
    together or do I have to buy separately ? Love your videos! Very Iinspiring

  11. Luke Nycz says:
    February 18, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    which tripod do you think would be better for a simple bridge camera like
    fujifilm hs30exr:
    Targus-Red-Pro-Series-60-3-Way-Panhead-and-Bubble-Level-Tripod or
    Manfrotto-Compact-Tripod

  12. H Ellis says:
    February 18, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    What a disaster……….continuous rambling without any valid points using
    rusty, sand packed discontinued gear. No pros/cons between various leg
    locks, ball heads vs 3-way pan/tilt heads or benefits of carbon fiber over
    aluminum.

  13. REVIEWGAMINGMAN says:
    February 18, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    nice video d

  14. Tim buggeroffgooglei'mnotusingmyfullname says:
    February 18, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    what is the squeeze trigger head you used on that old tripod?

  15. Bauss says:
    February 18, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    i have a fluid head , can you recomend me a good sturdy but inexpensive
    tripod legs??

  16. Brent Mail says:
    February 18, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    It’s really old – Bogen make I think, but a Manfrotto tripod is really good
    too. You get what you pay for. Hope this helps. Brent

  17. jobywankinoby says:
    February 18, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    I disagree. I would much rather spend a bit more than necessary, especially
    since higher end tripods appear to be higher priced due to lower weight
    while still stable enough to comfortably hold my camera and lense. The
    consequence is doing without a tripod until I can afford what’s best for me
    needs. Price is to a certain extent irrelevant.

  18. oasisbeyond says:
    February 19, 2014 at 12:37 am

    You forgot how height and low the tripod can get.

  20. OnlyBARKMATTER says:
    February 19, 2014 at 1:30 am

    very informative! thanks!

  21. reservednick says:
    February 19, 2014 at 1:48 am

    Hello Brent, what model is this aluminium tripod at the beginin?

  22. daniel dimitriou says:
    February 19, 2014 at 2:33 am

    Hey, im a starter, 15 y/o kid, and i love photography. Is a nikon65 tripod
    good for start? i cant afford much…

  23. ally buggi says:
    February 19, 2014 at 2:46 am

    thanks for the information! 🙂 i currently use a canon t3i & a 50mm f/.4
    which is also canon. two weeks ago i was taking some self portraits using
    my wired remote when my tripod (which had already been broken before, but i
    continued to use it like an idiot) collapsed. i was wondering if you have
    any recommendations for a new one? i don’t want anything expensive, i’m a
    teen on a budget after all. 😉

  24. sch3ffs says:
    February 19, 2014 at 2:50 am

    Hey, I was wondering what kind of tripod is the one you use the most. The
    one “that has been everywhere with me” What is the brand? Ive been looking
    up tripods online but dont know what one to buy.

  25. Matrix Blader says:
    February 19, 2014 at 3:30 am

    what was the first tripod name?

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