{"title":"Tripods","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe benefits of using a tripod\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile every photographer has their favourite pieces of kit and ways of working, there are some common benefits to using a \u003cstrong\u003etripod\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some of the most popular include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong exposures - a tripod is essential for shutter speeds longer than 1\/60th of a second, as holding the camera by hand will result in blurry images\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscapes - a wide and well-focused depth of field is the key to great landscape imagery, which necessitates using a narrow aperture and a slow shutter speed. As above, this will lead to blurring if you’re holding the camera yourself\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo capture - shooting by hand will almost always result in wobbly, amateur-looking footage. Give your video work a more professional feel by using a tripod\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-light settings - when shooting inside or later on in the day, you’ll want to make the most of the available light by slowing the shutter speed. Again, failing to use a tripod in this scenario will produce blurred pictures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use a tripod\u003c\/h2\u003eThe best way to use a tripod will naturally depend on the type of imagery you’re looking to capture, as well as the location in which you’re shooting. However, here are some useful all-purpose pointers on using a tripod:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure your tripod is sturdy enough to support the weight of your camera. Don’t expect every tripod to take the weight of a large DSLR with a long lens!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuarantee level support by extending all three legs as far as they can go\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen extending the centre column, remember that this will make the tripod more top-heavy, resulting in instability and potentially causing the camera to wobble\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop our full range of tripods and get free delivery within the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/mymemory.co.uk\/collections\/photo-video-photo-tripods-html.oembed","provider":"Mymemory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}