Use Details of a Tripod

The tripod is a photographic accessory. It does not seem to have much technical content to use. But do you know how to get the best performance of a tripod? What should I pay attention to when using a tripod? Let me tell you about the correct use of the tripod and some points of attention.

For a tripod, opening it and putting it somewhere are not enough. Its foot placement is required. The standard placement position is that a tripod points to the front of the shot. That is the direction the lens is facing. The remaining two tripods are opened to both sides facing the photographer's feet. This kind of foot placement can prevent overturning when there is no support point in the front when the telephoto lens is used, and it is convenient for the photographer to operate. If you are using a short-throw lens, the tripod can be placed anyway without the danger of overturning. But the best and correct placement method is still to use what I said before.

When the opening angle of the tripod is larger, its stability is relatively higher. If the height requirement is not high, try to stretch it as much as possible.

When the tripod is raised, the user should give priority to adjusting the three legs of the tripod instead of the central axis. Although it seems more convenient to adjust the bottom bracket, it actually has a great impact on stability. Be sure to wait until the last step of the adjustment before considering raising the bottom bracket.

Try to ensure the vertical and horizontality of the central axis. After adjusting the length and height of the three legs, the weight of the camera can be evenly distributed on the three legs. Use the level that comes with the tripod to easily maintain the level. Some cameras also come with them. There is really no way to buy one to plug in the hot shoe.

There are two ways to extend the gimbal. One is to lengthen the three legs. It is to extend the legs. One is to directly raise the bottom bracket. That is to stretch the neck. Of the two methods, stretching the neck is undoubtedly the most convenient. Extend the legs to pull out three legs one by one, and adjust the level.

Stretching the legs or the neck depends on the actual usage. If you are using a short-focus lens and shooting with a fast shutter, the user can directly raise the center axis to raise the gimbal. It will not produce some adverse effects. But if you use long exposure shooting, or install a telephoto lens, it is not suitable to raise the center axis to raise the gimbal. Raising the bottom bracket will cause the center of gravity to move up. Moving up the center of gravity leads to decreased stability. It is easy to overturn equipment. It is prone to shake slightly. This will affect the shooting.

Remember not to stretch the neck of the tripod too long. The legs of the tripod are also not allowed to extend out. The pin structure of the tripod is like a fishing rod. The innermost tube is very thin. Using such a thin pin to carry the device may cause the device to shake slightly. It will affect the quality of shooting. So, avoid using the smallest pin as much as possible. It is best not to use it.

The above are some tips for using a tripod.