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Trekpod - The Best Monopod Tripod 1 year 46 weeks ago

The trekpod is a mix between a Monopod and a Tripod. This is a tool that any Nature Photographer should invest in.

Like a Monopod, the Trekpod is a single pole which can be used as a walking stick. But when you get to where you are going the bottom section of the Trekpod seperates out to form a tripod base. This gives you the portability of a Monopod with the stability of a traditional tripod.

How to choose a tripod 1 year 1 week ago

A good quality and sturdy tripod is an essential piece of photographic equipment, yet it is something often overlooked. Many amateur photographers opt for a low quality tripod, which is a big mistake as the tripod is a photographer’s best friend. This article explains the features you should look for when choosing a tripod.

How to prevent camera shake and get sharp photographs 1 year 3 days ago

Camera shake is the name given to camera movement, will result in blurry photographs. In order to eliminate camera shake it is important to keep the camera as still and steady as possible. There are many different types of camera supports available, including tripods, monopods and bean bags amongst many others, as explored in this article.

So, if you are looking to reduce camera shake and obtain tack sharp photographs with no blur you are going to need some kind of camera support.

Image stabilisation technology explained 1 year 3 days ago

Camera movement, often referred to as camera shake, is responsible for creating blurry and out of focus photographs. Traditionally, photographers have tried to combat camera shake using tripods, monopods and bean bags amongst many other types of support. Technology has changed and many lenses and a few camera bodies now contain image stabilisation, which is designed to prevent the effects of camera shake when taking photographs without the aid of a support.
This article explores image stabilisation technology and explains how it works and how you can benefit from it.

Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 1 year 21 weeks ago

Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 carbon fiber tripod is a perfect choice for anyone trying to find a sturdy but very lightweight tripod. It can successfully carry a mid-sized camera and lens. You should definitely utilize a light-weight tripod head on this to achieve the most of it.