How to build a sturdy tripod

Abstract: A camera tripod is a commonly used auxiliary equipment in the photography process. It can help us better stabilize the camera and is more convenient to use. However, some friends are not very clear about the use, installation and disassembly of camera tripods, so in order to let everyone use camera tripods better, the installation of tripods and the folding methods of camera tripods are introduced in detail below. Let’s take a look. Bar. 1. How to build a strong tripod

Only when the tripod is installed firmly can it better bear the weight of the camera. So what is the installation method of the tripod? Let me introduce it to you below.

1. First take out the tripod, and then unfold the triangle. There is a limit slot at the foot position to select the opening angle. Select the same gear limit slot for the three tripods.

2. Then adjust the length. Tripods are divided into several sections for stability during use. Each one is best lengthened section by section. In other words, each tripod chooses to open the same section.

3. Loosen the fixing screw and extend the tripod. Tighten the screws again to secure. Choose a flat place to place the tripod, at least make sure it is stable and will not shake or fall.

4. The next step is to adjust the gimbal. The head is mainly divided into a three-dimensional head and a spherical head. The three-dimensional head is more commonly used in photography. The advantage of a ball head is that it is portable. Ball heads generally have three adjustment knobs. One is a horizontal rotating knob

5. The other two are ball fixing knobs. By loosening those two, the ball can be rotated at any angle. Then tighten and secure. If you are shooting horizontally, it is recommended to first observe the level on the tripod head and adjust the head to a level before installing the camera. If you want to choose an angle for shooting, install the quick release plate first. Then hold the camera steady during the adjustment process. After adjusting the angle, tighten the fixing knob.

6. The next step is to take photos. In fact, it will still sway slightly if your hand is placed on the tripod. Especially when using a telephoto lens, one way is to add another shutter release cable. Avoid hand shake affecting shooting. Only in this way can the best results be achieved.

2. How to fold a camera tripod

Many people don’t know much about the folding method of a camera tripod, so how do you put the tripod away after use? The method of folding a camera tripod varies according to the type of tripod. Tripods are roughly divided into three types: knob locking structure, plate buckle locking structure and eccentric tube locking structure. Tripod folding with different locking structures The way it starts is also different.

1. Twist type, first loosen the knob of one leg of the tripod. Be careful not to loosen it too much. Some can unlock it by twisting the knob 1/4 turn. Then compress each leg section back and tighten the knob. Do the same for the remaining two leg sections. Then raise the central axis, press the angle selector above the leg tube, and fold the leg tube towards the head. This folding method is reverse folding, but not every tripod can be used. This function is for storage length. shorter. If it cannot be folded back, just close it in the direction of the three legs. Do the same for the other two legs.

2. For the plate buckle type, first open the plate buckles of one leg, then compress each leg back, and then close the plate buckle. Do the same for the other two legs. The folding method is the same as the knob type, please refer back to the description above.

3. The air No. 1 of the eccentric tube structure is simpler and faster to unfold and retract. You only need to rotate the leg counterclockwise to compress it back. The three leg tubes are operated in this way, and the folding method is the same as the others.