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By Albreht Moy
When it comes to buying a tripod there are a few things that
need to be looked at and checked out. All tripods will come
with a replaceable head or a fixed head. Some of the tripods
on
the bit more expensive side will come with a replaceable head
that allows the photographer to select the size of the head
that will fit your camera. Some of the tripods that are great
for amateurs come with a fixed head and in compact style for
easier use and carrying ability. Most tripods that have the
fixed heads will come with the tilt and pan handles.
Tilt and pan heads have two different handles attached to them
from the sides or bottom. One is used to move the camera up
and
down and the other is used for the side-to-side direction.
These
types of heads are vital to the movie industry and anyone
wanting to take mpegs with a digital camera. The ball and
socket heads work well with still photography and it is needed
for a firm locking and an easy give for the use of one or more
camera that may need to be changed during photo shoots.One of
the most popular types of tripods are tabletop or mini
tripods.
It is quite simple to mount a camera on to a tripod; all you
need to do is screw the camera on it. Yes, it really is that
simple! Tripods are used to keep your camera steady and
extremely still. In the photography world there is an
unwritten
rule of thumb on when one should be used, 1/focal length s.
For
an example if you have a 200 mm lens, the slowest speed that
you should use without a tripod is 1/200 s. Anything over that
your camera should be mounted on a tripod for a more clear and
steady picture.
About The Author: Albreht Moy has many photographs for sale at
his website. www.postersprintsphotos.com
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