A tripod for all cameras
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I have a small tripod for my digital camera which extends to about 30cm. I use it quite a lot. It comes in especially handy for photographing text-based items. Even the tiniest movement results in a blurred item which is no good for reading print. I occasionally wear the hat of ‘unofficial photographer’ at my workplace, shooting images of archival records that contain very beautiful, albeit occasionally illegible, 18th Century handwriting. It requires a tripod.
Stop your own shadow creeping in
Using a tripod for photographing items close-up also helps to prevent your own shadow from creeping into the shot. All the lighting in the world won’t help you if you find you are having to hover over a desk (or the floor) to directly line up your camera over the subject for a close-up. My shadow always appears (well, I’m conscious of it) just when I am ready to click. Using the tripod allows me to set up the shot (and set the timer) and then move aside. No more shadow. I can also properly angle the camera at 90 degrees while it sits on the tripod for a direct shot over the subject.
Other tripod uses
Another way in which I use my tripod is simply as an extension of the camera itself. It is a really useful way to hold the camera. Gripping the extended tripod legs together in my hand turns it into a handle of sorts. This holding technique worked well when I was experimenting with my macro setting. It feels as though you are able to move the camera in closer to the subject.
How else do you use your tripod?
Use it across ‘the ages’
Today I discovered the tripod also fits my vintage camera. I love this. I love that modern accessories can be used on older equipment.
It also fits a Pentax ME-F SLR I’ve been experimenting with.
All this for around $25.00 can totally improve your photography.
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