Choosing a Tripod that’s right for you

Another great free photography tip:

What to look for when choosing a tripod.

Tripods

In this video I explore the different parts that make up a tripod and also show you different types of tripods, as well as tripod heads I use when I photograph.

I answer the following questions in this free photography video:

What are tripods used for?

What to look for in a tripod

How to choose the right tripod for your camera

What about the weight of the tripod?

What is a tripod head and what do they do?

What are quick-release plates?

Check out this video and please leave some feedback below.

Thanks & have a great day.

Brent
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30 Responses to “Choosing a Tripod that’s right for you”

  1. Sue Stephenson March 29, 2012 at 7:35 pm #

    Have watched first two videos and you have done a great job in supplying usefull information without overdoing it. Looking forward to the next one
    Sue

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    • brentmail January 15, 2013 at 7:53 pm #

      Thanks Sue – enjoy the video series – more to come. Brent

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  2. Celine O'Neill April 15, 2012 at 7:13 am #

    Thank you kindly for the tips!

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  3. Shirley Campbell April 19, 2012 at 8:03 pm #

    Didn’t realize there was so much involved in a tripod. Thanks for the info.

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    • brentmail January 15, 2013 at 7:57 pm #

      Just stability really. Enjoy Brent

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  4. Javier Aduriz April 24, 2012 at 5:21 am #

    Gracias Brent por estos consejos. Se aprecian aún más por su practicidad y tu claridad!!

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    • brentmail January 15, 2013 at 7:53 pm #

      Wished I could understand you language – Tequila!!!!

      Reply
  5. abdul rahim khaliq July 17, 2012 at 11:50 pm #

    The tips on selection of tripod are very useful.

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  6. Ken Wallace July 23, 2012 at 9:18 am #

    I'm new to photography but old enough (don't ask) to think I knew this stuff – wrong!  First two videos were quite helpful, keep up the good work.

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    • brentmail January 15, 2013 at 7:54 pm #

      Thanks Ken. Old dog learning new tricks hey?

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  7. Daniel Van Der Werken July 31, 2012 at 8:27 am #

    Have you ever lost a quick-release plate? I had a tripod and lost the plate. I've not been able to find any replacement plates anywhere. Any recommendations where we can purchase these?

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    • brentmail July 31, 2012 at 10:43 am #

      Hi Daniel, ebay or amazon are good places to look for replacement quick-release plates. Brent

      Reply
  8. Satvinder July 31, 2012 at 11:38 pm #

    Hi Brent,
    I enjoyed both the Videos you shared. We are small group of photographers ranging from beginners to advanced professionals. We meet every Wednesday and I have shared these Videos with the group. Beginners enjoyed because they learnt from it and advanced photographers because it was refreshing and revision of their techniqe and knowledge.
    Thanks and regards, Satvinder.

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    • brentmail August 1, 2012 at 9:21 am #

      Glad you like them. Brent

      Reply
  9. Elton Woo August 2, 2012 at 8:55 am #

    This helps clarify some questions I had about the use of a monopod. Also, I'm glad that the tripod that I had purchased some 15 years ago has the quick-release attachment. Your tutorial is two-fold (for me): it is refreshing my memory of the things I learnt, and bringing me up-to-date on more recent developments in photography tools and techniques. Thank you!

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  10. Anil Joshi August 16, 2012 at 2:19 pm #

    Thank you. This really helps

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  11. Daniela White - DWimages September 1, 2012 at 11:15 pm #

    I use a DSLR with at time big lenses for wildlife photography  a tripod is a buit cumbersome to use on those occasion and I have a monopod. Would you think it ok to use a ballhead opn the monopod for ease of movement?

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    • brentmail January 15, 2013 at 7:55 pm #

      Na, I dont think the monopod can handle it. Just screw the monopod into the lens – not the camera, and you should be OK. Brent

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  12. Malumbo Simwaka October 2, 2012 at 8:22 pm #

    Thank you Brent, this great i havent bought my trip[od yet and it will help my choice and how to use it

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  13. john October 22, 2012 at 12:34 am #

    brent,very good infomation.thank you so much.

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  14. Janelle Watts October 22, 2012 at 7:55 pm #

    I've watched the first two videos and found it easy to understand.  Looking forward to the next one & hope the rest are as easy to watch and understand. Thank you.

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  15. Anita November 14, 2012 at 10:26 am #

    thanks for the tips–I'm very new at this and appreciate all the help I can get

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  16. bianca November 19, 2012 at 11:14 am #

    hello brent, i want your oppinion on this please, I want to buy a camera but I don't know which is the best one to start …..im new on this  

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    • brentmail January 15, 2013 at 7:56 pm #

      I'm working on a SLR buyers guide, should be out soon. Brent

      Reply
  17. Issaminho Ohara. January 4, 2013 at 4:21 pm #

    Great tips for using the tripod, beautiful work. Brent

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  18. Joyce Richard January 5, 2013 at 10:32 am #

    Thank you so much for putting these tips on free to us.  You are much appreciated.

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  19. Patrick January 10, 2013 at 10:34 am #

    Hi Brent, My name is Patrick and I recently joined your website…I would like to thank you for your helpful hint and tips photograpy. Brent, I was just looking at this tripod clipping and notice the lens you have on your 5D Canon, can you let me know what type of lens you are using on this camera? 
    Regards,
    Patrick
     

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    • brentmail January 12, 2013 at 4:21 pm #

      I use the Canon 17-40 f4 lens for most of my landscape photography, thats the one on that camera. Enjoy the rest of the tutorials. Brent

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  20. Sandy January 18, 2013 at 6:00 pm #

    Thanks again yet another fine video I now know more about tripods very well done thanks you Brent

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    • Kenneth March 14, 2013 at 10:34 pm #

      Brent the tripod video was simplistic, and very informative. I appreciate the sharing of your knowledge. God bless you.

      Reply

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