Often,
camera stores include inexpensive tripods as part of a package deal when you buy a digital
camera. And thankfully, tripods are essentially interchangeable, since they all use a quarterinch
bolt to mount to the underside of the camera. That said, there are many variations among
tripods, so it??™s helpful to consider your options. If you??™ve never spent much time looking at
tripods in camera shops before, you might be surprised to learn that you can buy your tripod in
components??”the legs and the head can be bought separately and assembled into your dream
tripod. Of course, many inexpensive tripods are sold as a single piece. Either way, it helps to
think about elements like the legs and the head separately to choose the tripod that??™s best for you.
The Legs
Here is a cheat sheet of things to look for when you go tripod shopping:
?– Height Some tripods reach taller than others; depending upon whether you??™re a racing
jockey or a basketball player, you??™ll have different needs for the height of your tripod. Be
sure to extend the legs and test any tripod you plan to buy. Some tripods get extra height
by using an extra leg segment (such as three or four extendable sections), while others
are only tall enough if you extend the center column.
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