Choose an SLR camera tripod

It is better to get the tripod in one step, at least it is above average, and the price should be around 1,000 or more!

Because tripods are generally not easy to break, they do not need to be upgraded like lenses;

My personal experience in purchasing tripods: for reference only

1: Cloud Platform-----The gimbal is very important because it is directly connected to the camera;

The quality of the gimbal is related to the stability of the camera and the convenience of operation;

The gimbal is divided into a spherical gimbal and a three-dimensional gimbal. I personally like the three-dimensional gimbal, and I also use a three-dimensional gimbal now;

When purchasing, choose according to your personal operating habits;

2: Tripod ----- The tripod is better to choose, but it is divided into the number of leg sections and the leg locking method;

With fewer sections, the stability is relatively better, and it is more convenient to retract and store. more;

There are many sections, and the folded length is relatively short, making it easy to carry;

The locks are divided into twist type and toggle type (the name is not very professional, just understand Good);

The knob type is more troublesome to retract and open the legs than the toggle type, but it is said that the quality is more durable;

The toggle type is convenient to retract and retract the legs, and the toggle type is more convenient to retract and retract the legs. Just open and fasten it, but it is said to be easy to break;

3: Total weight-----carbon fiber ones are relatively lighter than magnesium-aluminum alloy ones. In fact, I personally think there is not much difference in weight between them. Large;

The main function of carbon fiber is to be more durable under extreme conditions (such as extremely cold areas), but ordinary photography enthusiasts rarely use it in extreme outdoor environments;

The magnesium alloy is a little more important, but it actually doesn’t matter. No matter how heavy the tripod is, it will be tiring to carry it on your body for a long time!

For the above three points, I first pay attention to the gimbal, and then the tripod, as long as the total weight is acceptable;

The picture below is my own, Manfrotto gimbal + Benro feet Frame, also use 7D