How to choose the tripod of SLR camera

When choosing a tripod for a SLR camera, you can refer to the following points:

1, shooting requirements

Photographers mostly belong to outdoor photography, and indoor photography is mainly studio and portrait shooting. There are also some special types of photography, such as sports news shooting.

Male users are generally stronger than women, so male users can choose a heavier tripod. After all, the weight is related to the stability of the tripod. Female photographers need a lighter tripod, which won't be too hard to use. If you are afraid that it is not stable enough, you can hang a heavy object on the hook under the central axis to increase stability. Please pay attention to the load bearing of the hook and tripod to avoid being overweight.

2. Height

The height requirement of tripod should match the height of the user. If you shoot for a long time, you don't have to bend over for a long time.

Step 3 equip

Generally, the tripod is selected according to the price of the camera. If it is expensive equipment, it is best to equip it with a relatively reliable and stable tripod. The tripod budget generally accounts for about 15-20% of the total equipment.

When choosing a tripod, you need to consider the maximum demand for photographic equipment. If you plan to buy a telephoto lens, you usually need to equip it with a large-diameter tripod according to the total weight of the camera and lens.

Extended data:

When choosing a tripod, be clear about the internal logic. In many cases, you can't have both. You can only find a balance between two aspects and see which aspect users need more. For example, if it needs to be portable, its natural stability is not so strong. You can refer to the following internal logical relations about tripods:

1. The larger the tripod diameter, the greater the bearing capacity and the more stable it is.

2. The larger the diameter of the spherical pan/tilt, the greater the bearing capacity and the more stable it is.

3. The more legs, the shorter the storage length and the more portable, but the stability will also decrease.

4. The diameter of each foot tube is reduced by 3~4mm, and the smaller the reduction, the smaller the gap and the more stable it is.

5. An integrated tripod without a central axis will be more stable.