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Glossary of different camera tripod types.

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Created by: Robert Derbyshire

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Cheap but weak tripods, which can become very cold to handle in the winter.

Domain: Photography; Category: Photography accessories

A tripod which gives complete freedom of movement in any direction, before being locked into place. A ball-head is great for moving subjects, but has the drawback of risking compositions not being ...

Domain: Photography; Category: Photography accessories

Better but more expensive than aluminum, carbon fiber tripods are strong and good at absorbing vibrations.

Domain: Photography; Category: Photography accessories

A small, portable tripod, which can sometimes be fitted in a pocket. Mini tripods generally have no extendible legs.

Domain: Photography; Category: Photography accessories

A camera tripod with just one leg, monopods are excellent for fast-moving subjects, but cannot support heavy cameras.

Domain: Photography; Category: Photography accessories

Tripod which allows photographers to independently control each of the camera's two axes of rotation: left-right (yaw) and up/down (pitch). Excellent for quick shifts in composition, but less useful ...

Domain: Photography; Category: Photography accessories

An extremely portable, small tripod, which can be used with compact cameras to take photos from a table or flat surface.

Domain: Photography; Category: Photography accessories

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