How to choose a high-quality tripod

1 First, the budget. Tripods with different prices have different materials and functions, and their practicability and stability vary greatly. The tripod price may be tens of yuan to 100 yuan, and the expensive tripod price may be 5000 yuan. In addition, the price gap between professional photography tripod and ordinary civil tripod is also very large. So just like buying a camera, the budget is very important, and choosing the right product according to the price range you can afford is the first.

2. Secondly, the usage scene of tripod. The use of tripods is also very different. For example, some landscape photographers will carry tripods with them to find the scenery they are shooting, while some studios use tripods in a fixed position, mainly for commercial or still life shooting. Different scenes determine the choice of tripod. For example, when landscape photographers choose a tripod, the first consideration is a lightweight and portable tripod; Commercial photographers in the studio will choose the most stable tripod regardless of portability.

Say again, can you take it on the plane? Many landscape photographers often need to fly or train to shoot in other places. When choosing a tripod, they will consider the length of the tripod after storage. Because airlines have strict restrictions on the length of luggage (between 40 and 55 cm), these are also one of the factors to consider when choosing a tripod. After all, although the tripod is strong, some collisions can also cause damage to the tripod. Carrying with you is the best way to travel.

Finally, the tripod should match the equipment. Choosing a tripod should also be considered according to your usual photographic equipment. If you use light equipment such as micro-camera, portable camera or mobile phone every day, then choose a small portable tripod.