Blog about Digital Cameras
[09/11/2010] Lighter Tripods Aren't Always Better
No matter where you have to take your camera, you are likely to need a tripod or other stabilization equipment in order to be able to take blur-free and clearer photos. If you expect to have to carry your photographic equipment for a long distance, you might be tempted to purchase the lightest tripod that you could find, but this not always the best option. Even though the latest, high quality tripods are made of light and sturdy materials, the very light ones might not be designed to carry the weight of your camera and its accessories. This is especially true when using a DSLR camera, as you might have to attach a long telephoto lens to it, an external flash, lens hood, and other accessories that quickly add to the total weight that the tripod has to support. Keep in mind that the lightweight tripods are less stable as well and could be tipped over by a gust of wind.
However, the weight of a tripod is only one of the factors that you should consider when buying a new one and looking at the full specifications and reading a number of reviews is likely to help you get a better understanding of the qualities of each brand and make. Listed below are some of the top tripod manufacturers, where you could find extensive information about the photographic equipment that they sell:
Kodak: http://www.kodak.com/
Hakuba USA: http://www.hakubausa.com/
Sony: http://www.sony.com/
Gitzo: http://www.gitzo.com/
Vivitar: http://www.vivitar.com/products#Accessories/46
Manfrotto: http://www.manfrotto.com/
Vanguard: http://www.vanguardworld.com/
Velbon: http://www.velbon.co.uk/newvelbon/pages/home.html
The above list is by no means complete as these are only a few of the best-known tripod manufacturers and there are many more that sell high quality photographic equipment as well.
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