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It’s one of those pieces of equipment that I feel are underrated. They may not be a lot of fun to carry around, some are heavy or bulky. People generally think about landscapes and long exposures when considering a tripod, but here’s a list of five reasons why no photography kit should lack this item. Read more »
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Dear MyPhotoSchool
I’m looking to buy a tripod but don’t know where to start. There are lots of manufactures and they all seem to vary in price so please can you advise me on where to start.
Thank you ~
Robert Littlepage Auburn California
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The light painting concept begins with the right equipment set-up. It includes a camera with a manual mode, a tripod and a [amazon_link id="B001G9TYHE" target="_blank" ]remote shutter release[/amazon_link] (cable or wireless). The other piece of equipment you’ll need is a light source, such as flashlight, lantern, or even a flash unit. Read more »
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Free Tips and Tricks No CommentsIf given a choice, I would much prefer to carry a tripod at all times since it allows for unlimited creative freedom with very long exposure times, smaller apertures, and lower ISOs. When using one is not permitted however, it’s important to have some tricks at your disposal so you don’t go home empty handed.
Inside the highly trafficked temple of the Lincoln Memorial, Park Rangers are quick to deliver the phrase no photographer wants to hear; “No Tripods Allowed.” This restriction coupled with the low light conditions presents a terrific creative challenge for those looking for sharp enlargements. Yet, as Lincoln himself said, “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” When a tripod is not possible, don’t settle for soft images. Here are some guidelines to consistently capture sharp photos. Read more »
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Get up early with the sunrise, stay out late with the sunset, this is when the light is at its best
If you have a choice, try to shoot early morning and late afternoon sunlight, this light is very soft and warm compared to midday. Read more »
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1. As compact cameras have become smaller and built with improved features and specs and the major camera companies have entered the Four Thirds market, more digital photographers of every stripe are taking a camera wherever they travel. You, like many of them, may often wish your luggage included a tripod. Too many of them are so large as to be inconvenient when traveling and add weight you must carry, or results in extra baggage fees.
There is a solution, however, and it takes the form of the Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Tripod from Joby. It looks like a group of alien photographers left it behind after a travel-photography excursion to Earth.
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Are you new to nature photography? Feeling a little unsure of how to get started in your quest to make great images? If you want to consistently make good photos, there is a lot to learn. Fortunately, there are a tremendous number of resources out there to help you, but these can also be overwhelming to sort through. Here is an overview of the topics you will need to learn about from a nature perspective, and some guidance on the different resources available.
Let me start with a very basic statement. There is a difference between making a photo and taking a snapshot. Maybe it’s because most of us have had access to a camera for taking family snapshots since we were young, that it can take a while before that realization and transformation occurs (and sometimes it never does!). Making good photos is a “whole brain” experience. A technically perfect image can still be unappealing if the artistic part is overlooked. But to achieve your vision you need to know how to make the tools work. And it takes time to thoughtfully put all of it together to make the photo. Simply pointing and clicking will rarely get you there.
That is me in the jungles of Belize, Canon MK 1V and a Canon 500mm lens, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Head, external flash with a better beamer Read more »
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Equipment No CommentsThey may not rival the British Invasion of rock music of the 1960s, but the young, energetic and creative people at 3 Legged Thing are conquering many digital photographers with their new Rock Legend Range of tripods, [amazon_link id="B000VZS2EU" target="_blank" ]monopod[/amazon_link]s and [amazon_link id="B00021XPYK" target="_blank" ]multipods[/amazon_link]. The first tripod in the new series is named for the first among all guitar gods, Eric Clapton.
As one would expect from a guitar god, the X4 Eric Tripod delivers a memorable performance every time its deployed for DSLRs, HDV cameras and Micro 4/3 cameras. Rated to support as much as 17.6 pounds (8kg), the X4 Eric is designed and built for superior stability.
What makes the X4 Eric Tripod wail is the strength of its four-section legs built with 3 Legged Thing’s new 26mm, 8 Core Stealth Carbon Fiber™ and the highest aircraft-grade T6061 magnesium alloy. Just like “Slow Hands” caresses the strings of a guitar, this 3LT tripod is a smooth operator. It also has the muscle to overcome the horizontal strain as well as the twisting tendency of a tripod with the weight of a camera/lens.
