Sunday, April 7, 2013

A More Stable Picture


A tripod can make all the difference in a photo. To have the sturdy structure will allow you to get a more stable picture without having to actually hold your camera. I will tell you why you should invest in a tripod and what kinds of things you should be looking for when you’re buying.

First, a tripod can be very useful if you’re trying to take a panoramic shot with out having a panoramic setting. You can gently move the camera around 360 degrees without having to worry about the height difference in all of your pictures.

Secondly, a thing to look for when buying a tripod is how heavy the tripod is and how much can hold. How heavy the tripod is can determine where you will take it and how much use you will get out of it. A camera that is to heavy for a tripod could cause major problems with your picture. The camera will cause the tripod to be off balance creating an unstable shot.

Thirdly, if you shoot a lot of sports or wildlife a monopod is what you need instead of a tripod. A monopod is a tripod with only one leg. They increase mobility and you don’t have the hassle of carrying around a full tripod. A monopod can also make it much easier to shoot a moving person.  

I hope these tips help you when you are deciding which tripod to buy! A tripod can help you in many ways such as versatility and stable and sharper pictures.

--Katie :)

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