Which is better for an entry tripod?

Choosing a tripod should first be based on the weight of the camera and lens, and then consider the brand, the height of the tripod, the stability of the tripod, the type of tripod, the contraction length of the tripod, the weight and portability of the tripod, and so on.

You should choose to buy according to the capital investment and shooting theme.

For enthusiasts who really like photography, they invest more money, so they can choose according to their own camera, lens size and subject requirements. As a senior photographer said, it took a third tripod to know what you wanted.

Domestic Bainuo and Sirui with high performance-to-price ratio, imported brands such as Manfutu, Gitzo, Admiralty and Lisan, it is recommended to choose Bainuo and Sirui aluminum tripod with a price of 500- 1000 yuan, Bainuo and Sirui carbon fiber tripod with a price of1000-2,000 yuan and imported tripod with a price of more than 2,000 yuan. Although the aluminum tripod is cheap, it is heavy and inconvenient to carry. It is recommended to choose a pipe diameter above 28MM, but it is not recommended to choose a pipe diameter that is too thin, mainly because of poor stability. It is recommended to select the number of sections below 4, and the stability will be limited if it exceeds 4.

Recommended Sirui R2204+G20 suit, the price is about 1400, carbon fiber material, dead weight 1.7kg (including pan/tilt), maximum load 15KG, or about 700 cheap aluminum tripods. Sirui, Bainuo and Admiralty have many similar products.

Buy Admiralty, the price is better, and give you some criteria for choosing a tripod:

1 To be light and strong, carbon fiber is preferred.

The 3-segment model is longer than the 4-segment model, but its stability is much better.

3 telescopic locking form, screw is more durable than buckle.

4 3D pan/tilt can be accurately adjusted in three directions, which is better than table.

It is best not to connect the three legs with tie rods, and they can be independently arched at different angles, which is beneficial to use on steep slopes.

6. The bearing range of tripod and tripod head must exceed the weight of your camera and the heaviest lens. Generally, it should exceed the total weight of the camera bag+items in the bag, so that the camera bag can be hung on a tripod as a counterweight to reduce the influence of wind on stability.

7. The height of the tripod extends out of the camera with all three legs, and the camera does not rise to the middle column. The viewfinder should be at the same height as your eyes.

The first choice of tripod should be the carbon fiber tripod in Admiralty, which can be pulled and retracted, and the price is above 2000. It is best to match the tripod head, and the ratio of tripod head to shelf is 1:2, so that the ratio will not be unbalanced. Choose three-dimensional pan/tilt, which is convenient and quick to adjust. Alloy tripod and domestic tripod are not recommended. The alloy tripod is too heavy. Your equipment should have some weight, and the rest is to reduce the load first, or you will be tired after a long time.

Most domestic tripods have various problems. Sirui's screw is loose. Bainuo's travel angel series is easy to use, but the screws are often loose. As long as you open it once, you can clearly feel the signs of loosening when you bring it back. Tighten the screws every time. There is no good solution at present. My teacher is going to glue the glass to death. I don't know if it's feasible. Weifeng's elbow-bar quick-loading board is always loose, and there is always a slight looseness. The above shortcomings are my personal experience and refer to other people's opinions. There may be some special cases, but some domestic tripods are not up to standard, which is a practical problem, and imported brands are relatively better. Domestic one-legged Bainuo is still relatively easy to use, with good cost performance.

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When purchasing, it mainly depends on whether the tightness of each moving part and connection is smooth and whether there are scratches on the appearance. A good tripod will be tight after all the connections are tightened, and the whole will become a whole without any looseness.