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Questions: |
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How much do I want to spend? |
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What do I want to do with
the tripod? |
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How much
weight will it need to
support? |
Will it be used
for video or still
photography?
Is weight
important to you? |
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Do I
want a basic tripod or one
with additional features
such as a quick release?* |
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How high do I want the
tripod to go? |
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Am I
planning to spread the legs
for ground-level shooting? |
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* Good idea is to buy an
extra quick release.
Buyer
Guides:
Tripods |
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 Basic Tripods-$75. or less |
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Construction:
Aluminum Legs with plastic
knobs, non-removable heads.
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Extension: 55-65
inches |
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Folds: 22-26 Inches |
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Camera Support: 5
Lbs |
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Suitable for most
Amateurs |
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Travelers
Tripods-$50-$125. |
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Construction:
Aluminum, Alloys and Plastic
Parts. |
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Weight: 2 lbs |
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Extension: 60+
Inches |
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Suitable for Amateurs and
Professionals |
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Heavy Duty
Tripods-$100-$500. |
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Construction: Precision
machined spun aluminum legs,
metal parts which are sold
separately to suit the needs
of the photographer. Legs
can be adjusted to meet
terrain and photographic
needs. |
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Weight: 4-12 lbs. |
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Extension: 60 to 37 inches. |
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Camera Support: 11-26 lbs. |
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Suitable for all
professionals and serious
amateurs. |
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Tips on Construction
Materials |
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You generally have a choice
of aluminum, spun aluminum
and carbon fiber tripod legs
while the knobs and
attachments can be made of
metal or plastic. For
stability and durability I
recommend the newer carbon
fiber tripods. |
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Tips on Storage |
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Store your tripod in it's
carry bag away from water,
sand and dirt. |
