All about tripods

The tripod reviews category features useful articles and photos about the kind of tripods that are used with cameras and camcorders in photography, videography and film making.

It takes a detailed look at tripods, looking at the types of tripods that are available and the types of photography, videography and film making for which they are suitable.

Tripods for  professional and amateur photographers and video makers

It’s aimed at professional photographers and video makers and amateur photographers and video makers, ie. at professionals who might be considering buying another tripod and amateurs who might be considering buying their first tripod.
It’s based on my several years’ of practical experience with tripods, including mini tripods (sometimes called table top tripods,) full sized travel tripods which are lightweight and easy to transport in a camera bag or camera backpack, and full sized tripods which are heavier and can’t be transported in a camera bag or camera backpack.

Photographers and videographers may have different attitudes towards tripods

Professional photographers and videographers usually accept that they have to have a tripod, or several tripods, for their work, and are willing to invest in a new tripod, because they know that it will be a good investment.
But a tripod can be quite an investment for an amateur photographer or videographer who won’t be using it for their work, and who, because of this, can’t be sure whether it will be a good investment.