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Purchasing the Best Tripods for Cameras
Purchasing the Best Tripods for Cameras
When you are taking pictures at an important event, a little preplanning can go a long way. Often, people will invest a great deal of time, effort, and energy in selecting a quality camera. This is most assuredly a wise move to make since a solid camera will ensure the picture comes out crystal clear. But, the picture will assuredly not look all that great if it is a shaky one. Such will be the case when the camera has not been properly or effectively mounted. To ensure the camera remains still, you will need to purchase a reliable tripod. For those interested in purchasing the best possible tripods for cameras, here are a few helpful tips:
Look for a tripod that fits your budget. That means you need not spend too much for a tripod but you also do not want to "go cheap" and purchase a less than helpful unit. Try to purchase the best tripods for cameras that are within your budget range.
Determine the maximum height and weight load of the tripod. You do not want a tripod that extends in a manner that does not deliver the effective height you need to take pictures. Similarly, you want a tripod that can handle the weight of your camera. The average purchaser of consumer electronics will not have a very elaborate camera and accompanying accessories. Those that do take pictures for hobby might have a wider array of camera items. As such, it becomes necessary to purchase the appropriate tripod for the weight of the camera. It would most definitely not be a good idea if the tripod collapsed and the camera broke.
Also, it is best to determine if the weight and height of the tripod is appropriate for your needs. Some tripods for cameras are both heavy and bulky. Are you able to carry around a tripod of that size if need be? And, for that matter, do you really need to carry a tripod of such excessive size and weight? If not then you would probably be better served acquiring a size more akin to your own individual needs. It just would make a lot more sense in addition to being much more convenient. Those are certainly two attributes of value.
Is there a quick release lock on the tripod? Not all tripods for cameras come with a quick release function. The ability to release the camera from the tripod with one quick snap is a good attribute for the tripod to possess. Double check to see if the model you are considering purchasing does contain such an attribute.
The footing of the tripod will determine how much space you have to work with to set it up. Ascertain the total amount of space it requires prior to making a purchase. This will boost the odds of ensuring your set up goes according to plan.
All in all, most of the steps required for making a proper tripod purchase are fairly simple ones. Those that wish to make sure their purchases go as planned are well advised to follow the tips presented herein.
About the Author
Arthur Hanson is a proud contributing author and writes articles on several subjects including Photo & Camera Accessories.
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Part I of this article on taking "Touchdown!" shouting photos at football games discussed some advice on preparation before the game, tips on useful accessories to take to the game, plus suggestions on what features to look for when buying a Digital Camera to take to sporting events. Part II expands on this advice and mentions a few technical tweaks you should make in order to take great photographs.
6) Take Photos as Fast as Possible
Action in football happens fast. Especially if you're sitting in the stands, the combination of fast action and hand-holding a digital camera often leads to blurry photos.
* Don't shoot in RAW mode - use high-quality JPG. You may not notice a difference in picture quality, and shooting in JPG means your digital camera can save photos to memory faster, letting you take follow-up photos quicker.
* Shoot with the fastest possible shutter speed (usually adjustable by a digital camera's "S" setting) that still results in photos not appearing too dark. If you mostly shoot in automatic mode, experiment by pushing your digital camera a step or two faster than what it recommends.
If you own a digital SLR and are allowed to bring it to the game, a faster lens may help increase the camera's fastest possible shutter speed. This can add to the camera's total cost, however.
In conjunction with this:
* Experiment by increasing your ISO sensitivity. Your ISO setting determines how sensitive your digital camera is to light. The higher the ISO (the default is usually 100), the faster you can adjust your shutter speed. However, a higher ISO will add some grain (noise) to your photo. Some prosumer digital cameras can shoot with 200 or even 400 with reasonable results; with a digital SLR you should be able to use an ISO setting of 800 and possibly higher.
7) Glance Over at the Sidelines
Not all of the action in a football game occurs on the field. Glance over at the sidelines once in a while when a team is in the huddle or in other breaks in the action such as TV time-outs. You might notice coaches interacting with their team, emotions running high after a great play or costly mistake, cheerleaders, or mascots, all of which can make interesting photo subjects.
Learn the Game and the Team
The more you understand the game of football and the teams playing, the better your compositions should be. You might not memorize every player's name and a team's entire playbook, but reading team rosters and scouting report won't hurt.
Does a team have a pattern of running on first down and then throwing on second? Are they a deep-ball passing team or only using the pass for short yardage situations? Is the quarterback an analytical drop-back passer or likely to run if the pocket begins to collapse? On the defensive side are the players more likely to play zone or man-to-man?
As there are so many players on the field it is virtually impossible to take photos of every big play. By learning about the teams you will increase the likelihood of having your digital camera's focus on the right player at the right time.
9) Prepare for the Unexpected
This is football and anything can and will happen. Don't always put your digital camera down during a punting situation as you might miss a fake punt attempt. Fake quarterback spikes aren't uncommon. Plus, interesting things can occur outside the realm of the actual game. Once at a game I attended at the Louisiana Superdome, the game was briefly halted as a small blimp-shaped balloon drifted onto the field!
Football is an exciting spectacle full of suspense, drama, and the unexpected. With so much going on over a 100-yard field, it is extremely difficult to position your digital camera at the right place and the right time to take great photos. However, with preparation, the right equipment, knowledge of your digital camera's settings, and a bit of luck, you too can take digital photos at football games that will make your viewers shout "Touchdown!"
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Copyright 2008 Andrew Malek. Andrew Malek is the owner of the MalekTips computer and technology help site at
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