How to use a tripod correctly?

A tripod is no stranger to photography enthusiasts. But for beginners, it may be only half-understood, just know that it can stabilize the camera. However , do you know what kind of equipment is a tripod and what are the components?

If you want to learn to take photos and videos, you must choose and understand each device.

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Components of a tripod

A device, of course, has the most core components. Every component has its core part, So what is the heart of a tripod? Guess what? That is the tripod head.

There are two common heads, one is spherical tripod head and the other is three-dimensional tripod head. The spherical tripod head is relatively flexible because its angle can be adjusted at will. And it can stay in any position. The 3D gimbal is more precise and tends to be adjusted horizontally and vertically.

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What is the function of the tripod head?

The gimbal is used to connect a camera or a mobile phone with a tripod, which can fix and support the camera and also adjust the pan and tilt angles of the camera. In general, the main function of the gimbal is to fix and adjust.

Below the gimbal is the central axis. The central axis is used to assist in extending the height. Generally speaking, we will pull the tube to the longest, and then lengthen the central axis if it is still not high enough.

The handle is connected to the gimbal, and the gimbal can be adjusted up and down by twisting the handle.

The three tubes that are attached to the central shaft are the tubes. Below the tube is the Non-slip pad, which is used to prevent slipping.

After understanding the overall structure of the tripod, how should the tripod be used?

1.Choose the right position of the tripod

Maybe you all think that the tripod can be placed anywhere, as long as it can take pictures. Not too! A suitable location selection is very important for the use and maintenance of the tripod. After the tripod is taken out, try to choose a flat ground for placement, and adjust the position and angle of the photography at the same time.

2.Correctly place the tubes

I believe that many people buy a tripod and open it, they simply let the three tubes open and then put it on the ground planning to put a camera or a mobile phone to prepare it for fixing.

But in doing so, you are actually ignoring a detail. That is the stability of the tripod. Here is a method for you! The best position for a tripod is actually to have one tube pointed in the direction of the lens and the other tube open towards the person to be photographed.

3.The central axis is perpendicular to the ground

The center axis must be kept perpendicular to the ground, and the weight of the camera will be evenly distributed on the three tubes, so that the stability of the tripod can be maximized.

4.Minimize the use of the central axis

The first task of a tripod is to ensure the stability of the shot. If the center axis is extended too long, the center of gravity of the camera will be raised, and at the same time, the stability will be reduced.

But you feel that you are not tall enough, you want to take pictures in a higher place, you really want to increase the height of the camera lens, what should you do?

For stability, the three legs of the tripod are generally chosen to be elongated. This method may be troublesome, but it can maintain the stability of the tripod because the center of gravity is low.

Another method is to lengthen the central axis, but you know, this method is that the center of gravity is improved, and the stability is not so good. So it is not recommended.