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Tripods

How to buy the best tripod for your camera?

Tripods are great tools for photography, vlogging, and videography, however choosing the right tripod that really works best for your specific needs is a daunting task. This guide will help you buy the best shooting tripod so that you can explore the multiple styles of photography and enhance your creative skills.

Size

Tripods range from a small size that fits in your pocket to large size professional studio tripods and travel tripods that are perfect for securely supporting the heaviest professional cameras. Before choosing the tripod, make sure it fits your needs. If you are going to be traveling with your camera tripod, never buy a large size tripod that will be difficult to carry.

Weight

The weight of a tripod is also important to consider. You should check what material the tripod is made of. Carbon Fiber is the best material choice as it is the lightest and strongest. Aluminum tripods are lightweight and strong yet a bit heavier.

Stability

Stability is critical for the tripods to function well. A quality Manfrotto tripod does not shake and has secure connections at all joints. Manfrotto, Sony, KSIX, Xgimi, and Kaiser offer the best range of tripods for your camera.

Camera/Device type, size & weight

The key to choosing the best tripod is to match your tripod to the type and size of the device you will be using it with.

Type of tripod head

We often focus on the tripod legs but you should also consider the type of tripod head that best suits your device and equipment.