When you're trying to take photos, shoot video, or need to make sure that construction job is straight hooking up your equipment on a tripod will ensure nothing is ever crooked or shaky. Tripods come in various shapes, sizes, and weights, which means you will never have to worry about having to ask strangers to capture special moments or worry about cameras falling over and breaking.
Compact Tripods
When you're on the go, traveling, or just enjoy taking videos or pictures, compact tripods give you the ability shoot with ease from any flat surface.
* '''Tabletop Tripod''': If you're shooting closetimer these small tripods will fit on a table, wall, or any other hard surface. Although it's tiny, don't be discouraged by it's extremely lightweight and small measurements. Tabletop tripods will fit in most camera bags, but still offer the same benefits as a full size tripod.
* '''Travel Tripod''': Although these tripods are larger than tabletop tripods, they're still small enough to take on vacation, a hike, or any other trip. Travel tripods support small to medium photography, video, or construction equipment, and can extend up to five feet for eye level shots.
Tripods by Weight
Since your tripod will be used in various situations and environments, weight will determine what kind of tripod will enhance your captured moments.
* '''Lightweight''': Just because it's lightweight doesn't mean it's compact. These tripods weigh between four and five pounds and will have a folded length of two feet. Lightweight tripods will support equipment up to nine pounds and is great for outdoor shoots.
* '''Medium weight''': If you're a serious photographer or a professional, you more than likely use medium weight tripods which are incredibly stable and strong. The maximum weight for this tripod is roughly 10 pounds, but it's still large (four feet) when folded. Smaller medium weight tripods have a folded length that is a little over two feet long. Depending on the model, these tripods may shoot from low angles, have multiple fluid heads, or numerous center columns.
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