![]() ![]() Actually, my priorities are slightly different so below are the items most important to me: The usual list is light, small, sturdy like a rock, extends large, flexible, etc. I have a very heavy Canon 500mm lens and that has a whole different set of requirements. Note I wrote basic as in your everyday, most used tripod. I am hopeless.īelow is a list of what I value in a basic tripod and head. Squeezing a shutter sends my neurons and muscles into bizarre spasms. Image stabilization is a gift from on-high but even with these amazing systems, I still mess up photos from moving. I use tripods for a huge percentage of the photography I do. Update: I wrote a piece about choosing a ball head or pistol/joystick head. Will easily hold a 5 LB load without slipping, and if they made a tripod as flexible as the Manfrotto, I would use all Slik equipment. Consider one of their plain ball heads instead.Įrgonomic and intuitive design while being super easy to squeeze. They are heavy, hard to squeeze and twist around, and can slip with a heavier load like a 5 LB load of DSLR and zoom lens. Manfrotto Pistol Heads – They are OK but no more than that.I love this tripod as it is light, super flexible, and will fit into my airline luggage. Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 Tripod – Pure Carbon Fiber Heaven!.But I thought I can give you some tips and insights about some of the equipment I own to help you make a better decision before you shell out big bucks for a coupla tubes of aluminum or plastic. Look, I am a flaming amateur not an equipment reviewer. Some “How to Buy” Tips for Tripods and Pistol Heads
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