Tripods are one of the most important accessories inside a photographer’s bag. No matter what tripod you buy, you need to find one that’s stable, versatile and sturdy to support your gear. Since photography is such a diverse craft, it’s recommended to own at least two tripods. However,...

There are many articles and books that talk about photo gear. However, very few of them talk about tripods. Tripods are meant to provide a stable shooting platform for your camera. Your hands often can’t provide enough stability to achieve sharp photos. Especially when you are shooting in low...

The photography industry is evolving. Every day more and more photographers are becoming videographers. In order to improve the quality of their work, photographers need to use a stable tripod. The process of finding the right tripod can be complicated. However, if photographers want tack-sharp...

Table Top Tripod Other than a camera-lens combination, there are many other pieces of photography equipment that seem to be absolute necessary; however, savvy professionals will tell you that the next item of gear you should always have with you and available for immediate use is a...

Photography is not a stationary activity. In almost all cases, you must travel to find the subject matter that matches with your compositional vision. When you do travel for photography – whether it’s to the neighborhood park down the street or across the globe to an exotic or backcountry...

You’re in the market for an all-purpose tripod, which you think should be a relatively easy decision, as there are many well-respected and proven models in the marketplace. On the surface that is generally true, but recent advances in DSLR-camera capabilities have added an important factor you...

My how times change! It was just a few years ago that a significant number of professional photographers had no interest in shooting video with their DSLRs. In fact, many considered its video capabilities a nuisance. During the interim, however, digital media and marketing – social media, in...

A monopod may not be the first of your tripod choices, but it is likely to be a piece of gear that you’ll want to acquire, eventually (and they make a great Christmas or birthday gift suggestion). Generally, the primary benefit of a monopod is when you can’t position your camera on a tripod...