Monday, October 14, 2013

4 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Tripod

4 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Tripod

Tripods are one of the most important tools of nature photography. Not only do they help you get sharper images, but they also have a tendency to force you to consider your composition more carefully. And, although they may seem like really simple pieces of equipment (especially when compared to your camera), there’s actually a few things you should keep in mind when using them in order to maximize their effectiveness: 4 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Tripod

A few words from Ansel Adams…

Whenever I feel lazy about taking the time to set up my tripod carefully, I always remember these great words from Ansel Adams:
“Many photographers casually set up the tripod and use the various tilts and adjustments in a haphazard way. It is preferable, however, to be more methodical in setting up the tripod, if time and situation permit, to provide precise positioning of the camera and the greatest possible stability.” –Ansel Adams

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