Tripods

[MakenasDad]

Hello fellow shutterbugs (as they say) :-),

 

I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on purchasing a tripod? I've been doing a little research and there are so many options! I've read that you really shouldn't spend over $100 unless you are pro and have the reasons to do so. What are your thoughts?

[TalonSis]

Well we have a tripod, no idea of the cost or whatever. I think it was originally for our video camera... Mostly I'll only use it for when I'm taking pictures of group shots, with me in it. So then I can set it on the timer.

 

I do have a photography book that has a ton of tips in it, and one of the tips is to ALWAYS use a tripod, to get really sharp shots.(It also says that's what separates the pros from amateurs, the pros go the extra mile to get the good shots) Personally I don't like them, they seem really bulky for me.

 

Melissa

[MakenasDad]

Definitely bulky.. But you're right you can really get a sharper image. I just thought I'd ask as we have a contest to get a great landscape shot. I thought I may have to go the extra mile and use a tripod to get that "pro shot" - don't steel my idea!! LOL! Also here is a quote out of a nikon book I have called Nikon school of SLR photography -

 

"Generally, the slowest speed at which you should try to hand-hold the camera is the equivalent of the fraction created by dividing 1 by the focal length of the lens you're using. For example, if you're using a 50mm lens, then the slowest speed for handheld photography should be about 1/50 (or the next fastest speed, e.g., 1/60)"

 

Just thought you may be interested :-)