Whether one likes to believe it or not, a good tripod is one of the most essential tools in a photographer's arsenal. But today, to discover a tripod with a great design, sturdy build, and vintage appeal is almost unheard of.
This week, ProMaster announced a set of new tripods and monopods for mobile videographers called the Key Grip series which includes a new video head, tripod kits in carbon fiber and aluminum, and a monopod kit. [Read More]
SmallRig has announced the FreeRover AP-100 carbon fiber tripod kit. Designed primarily for photographers, the lightweight and compact travel tripod features carbon fiber legs, an inverted ball head, robust load capacity, and plenty of neat quality-of-life features.
Really Right Stuff announced a new L-bracket called the MC-LS that is designed to work on basically any camera with the classic SLR design with a perfect fit thanks to five levels of adjustment. [Read More]
If there’s anything I hate about using a tripod, it’s the amount of time it takes to set up or change heights. But what if a tripod could switch from full height to tabletop or camera to smartphone in just a few seconds? Those are the questions Promaster asked when designing the Chronicle, a new convertible tripod launching on Kickstarter.
ProMaster's new Chronicle Tripod aims to do it all. While it may look like a typical tripod at first glance, there is much more to the Chronicle than meets the eye.
The Heipi 3-in-1 travel tripod was a smash hit on Kickstarter. It received over 1 million USD in backing from a little over 3100 backers. It also collected about 1. 28 million USD from Indiegogo.
Tripods have become boring over the years, with brands more or less making variations of one another's products. They've also mostly been totally analog. But the Benro Theta is fundamentally unique and addresses an issue that many photographers have had for years: compositional elements.
Insta360 is probably best known for its compact cameras but it's deviating from its core competencies with the launch of the Flow, a smartphone stabilizer that promises silky smooth video thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) tracking. [Read More]
The myth goes something along the lines of saying that the stars above NYC aren't visible. But that couldn't be further from the truth -- and more importantly, you can totally photograph stars over NYC.
When photographer David Zapatka was growing up on Rhode Island listening to the foghorn of a nearby lighthouse, it instilled in him what his wife describes as an "obsession." [Read More]
My photography journey began over 20 years ago with black and white film in the darkroom. One of my best friends and I were in charge of ensuring plenty of developer and fresh fixer. In exchange, we were given a key to the darkroom to utilize whenever we wanted.
Flexible tripod legs wrap around objects to hold a camera secure, but traditional legs tend to be easier to use on tabletops. The Benro Tablepod Flex is both. The tabletop tripod’s legs are hollow tubes that store a second set of flexible legs.
In the lead-up to the holiday season, secure a fantastic deal on Slik tripods and heads. With up to $150 off the normal price on carbon fiber tripods and up to $50 off select professional ball heads, this is your chance to stock up on quality camera support gear from Slik at a bargain-basement price. […]
d of itself is already really complicated. We've featured tons of macro photography projects here on the site. They all end up needing to get very technical before being artistic. What's more, macro flash photography has so many variables and things that can go wrong.
Just about 5 years after the launch of the first edition of the Punks Corey model, 3 Legged Thing has announced the Corey 2. 0 tripod. They've also brought out the updated Airhed Neo 2 ballhead as a companion to this.
Examining and understanding tripods is sometimes a tough job. But the 3 Legged Thing Winston 2. 0 felt pretty definite. I have a Manfrotto and Benro tripod around the office that I use fairly often.
Gitzo’s crowdsourced Legende tripod and backpack series has hit another snag: the company has delayed shipping the product for another three months to address “aesthetic” damage. What’s worse, the company’s poor communication has led to a deluge of dissatisfied comments and demands for refunds.
It's that time again! Are you ready to go photograph the sunset? We are too! It's always an exhilarating time to go see it happen. But how do you do it? Well, we've got a great tutorial just for you.
I had so many high hopes for the Gitzo Legende backpack. But quite honestly, I've always felt that the Vitec group shoots themselves in the foot. Their products tend to get 80% right most of the time.
New tripod company Gearing says that it has developed a modular design that offers a mix of outstanding materials, tremendous stability, and unprecedented modularity that, when combined, results in a device that “is the future of tripods.
Gitzo has announced a crowdfunding campaign for the Legende Tripod and Backpack. Gitzo calls it “the best tripod we could make” that is backed by an “unlimited warranty” and made from eco-friendly materials along with easily repaired parts that emphasize sustainability.
I've lived in cities my entire life. Through my photography and journalism career, I've moved between messenger bags and backpacks. Very few camera bags seem to get everything right. Trust me, we've reviewed the most of any photo publication.
Fact: You're not as stable as you think, and a tripod will do a much better job than level ground most of the time. There are entire swaths of photographers out there that will tell you that they don't need a tripod.
Fact: tons of people are bored in the 2020 pandemic. So they took on a new hobby that they've meant to get into for a while. And amazingly, sales on photo equipment and services enjoyed a surprising increase.
For photographers that shoot landscapes or long exposures regularly, a reliable tripod is an essential tool in their arsenal besides their camera setup. For most photographers, however, the only thing they care about is that a tripod is stable and functions without fail.
Tripods are a particularly useful tool when taking long-exposure photographs or working with extreme angles, and Gitzo's Mini Traveler is no exception. Its compact design is its biggest selling point.
We know that a bunch of you don't want to spend a ton of money right now. We've perused our Reviews Index in search of some of the best gear available at the best prices. Don't want to spend over $100? We've found something for you.
A question that I've been wondering for many years now is just how much dynamic range photographers truly need. We can geek out about it all day and night, but how far does this go before we get into complete negligence of good picture taking methods? Lots of the magic of landscape photography can happen in post unless you have custom profiles on your camera to get it right then and there.
Upgrading to adding photography gear to our tools of the trade is often both exciting and taxing. Imagine all the choices that you have to sift through for cameras alone -- what more for other items like lenses, lighting, camera bags, and even tripods? It's tedious to browse around for honest to goodness reviews from all the photography websites and blogs out there.
Earlier today at IFA 2019, Eye Caramba revealed a new line of official Kodak-branded smartphone accessories, including several clip-on lenses and a miniature ring light that attaches to your smartphone for better portrait photography.
One would easily think that focusing with a telephoto lens manually would be a peace of cake; but the reality is that there a ton of complicated physics happening. In fact, it's both exhausting and requires the photographer to be incredibly deliberate.
While some photographers will tell you that shooting a camera is often like shooting a gun and that it has to do with your breathing, they couldn't be any further from telling you only a partial truth.
What's the point of a backpack as a camera bag? I want to hone in one these before I defend my idea as a photographer who tests arguably the most camera bags on the web. The purpose of a backpack as a camera bag is the same as you'd choose one in every day life: your back.
Vitec Imaging Solutions has announced the new Gitzo Mini Traveler, the world’s most compact and lightweight professional carbon fiber tripod. The Mini Traveler weighs just 0. 58 pounds (265g) but can hold camera kits weighing up to 6.
I never thought that a tripod could be specifically designed for a certain camera series, but indeed the Gitzo Traveler Alpha Tripod is exactly that for Sony FE series cameras. The design has to do specifically with the plate--which accommodates Sony FE cameras as long as they have a native FE lens on them.
Every travel and landscape photographer knows that a stable and sturdy tripod is a staple for working in the field. If you've been eyeing the Manfrotto Befree tripods, you might want to check out the collection's latest addition.
The British tripod maker 3 Legged Thing has announced a new Punks-series tripod called Patti. It’s the company’s first ever tripod to feature flip-lock legs rather than the friction locks found on all the other models.
For the eyes there is the synchronized bursts of color and lights arcing across the sky, compounded by the light reflecting off the smoke, nearby buildings, and low clouds, but there is more to it than visual spectacle.
If you're doing a lot of travel photography, landscape photography, and videography, you might be interested in Manfrotto's latest additions to their Befree traveler tripods. Now, professional photographers and videographers have more options with the release of the carbon fiber versions of the Befree Advanced, Befree Live, and the new Befree GT collection.
I'm going to preface this post by saying once again, no this isn't an ad of some sort. Our policies on sponsored content are very clear and they're also clearly labelled. But instead, this is more of an insight into the evolution of photographers.
Novoflex is not a company traditionally associated with tripods, but that may change with the announcement here today of their new TrioPod Pro75. A tripod that the company has aimed squarely at professional photographers that offers solid support for their camera with the flexibility that only a modular system can provide.
Novoflex is not a company traditionally associated with tripods, but that may change with the announcement here today of their new TrioPod Pro75. A tripod that the company has aimed squarely at professional photographers that offers solid support for their camera with the flexibility that only a modular system can provide.
The Platypod Ultra is used by a number of photographers after getting its funding off of Kickstarter, but the truth is that I purposely put off doing this review because I really wanted to understand what this product is and does.
During my review of the Manfrotto BeFree Compact Travel Aluminum Alloy Tripod, I started to wonder more and more why photographers actually need tripods these days. I mean, just think about it: cameras and lenses have image stabilization in them these days.
JOBY today announced a new GorillaPod model called the GorillaPod Mobile Rig. It’s a flexible tripod that builds upon the original classic by adding more arms for holding more accessories. While the original GorillaPod has three flexible arms for stabilizing your camera, the GorillaPod Mobile Rig is designed for content creators and has two additional […]
The Peak Design Capture Clip V3 is Peak Design's latest evolution of the original Capture Clip that helped them get famous off of Kickstarter. This latest version is a massive jump forward in many ways.
Photographers who enjoy backpacking and seeing the world may really warm up to the brand new Shimoda Explore backpacks. These backpacks aren't at all designed to look like photography bags but instead more like actual travel adventure packs.
For many photographers, a tripod is a necessity, and while they do not replace a standard size tripod in all ways, Joby’s line of GorillaPod tripods have been incredibly popular for minimalist ‘grab and go’ photographers who just need a sturdy place to place their camera.
Body camera footage has just been released after the shooting of an Ohio photojournalist by a deputy who mistook his tripod for a gun. New Carlisle News photographer Andy Grimm was shot Monday evening after pulling out his camera and tripod to take pictures of a traffic stop. Deputy Jake Shaw, thinking Grimm had pulled […]
The new Tribex hydraulic, carbon fiber video tripod from SmallRig and Potato Jet is finally available for purchase and early adopters will get a special bonus edition. [Read More]
In the photography world, we're always looking for something that will help us get our work done just a little bit faster, a little bit easier, and a little bit better.
ProMaster announced the Epoch tripod that it says "takes photography back to its image-making roots" by blending classic performance with "nostalgic" style. [Read More]
Aurora Aperture Inc. has announced an impressive, adaptable, and versatile tripod that aims to be the one tripod to rule them all. [Read More]
A wildlife photographer suffered a horrific injury after his heavy-duty tripod snapped shut on his finger, causing a significant amount of permanent damage. [Read More]
Sandmarc's new carbon fiber tripod is the latest example that shows the company takes smartphone photography seriously, as it is designed specifically for use with the iPhone. [Read More]
Takeway has launched the T2 Clampod, a compact and lightweight clamping stand that can be attached to a variety of surfaces and easily stored without taking up much space or adding extra weight to a camera bag.
The popular JOBY GorillaPod has a new challenger. Tenikle is a new three-tentacled and suction-cup-covered tripod that’s jumping into the flexible, portable tripod market. Where the GorillaPod has 3 large legs, the Tenikle sports a trio of much more innovative limbs.
MeFOTO just announced a new line of ultra-portable tripods that come with a few very interesting features. In addition to working like any other versatile travel tripod, the MeFOTO Air tripods come with a bluetooth remote and selfie stick built right in.
MeFOTO has just launched MeFOTO Air, a new series of colorful and compact tripods and monopods aimed at photographers on the go. MeFOTO Air offers exceptional value and performance for photographers seeking a lightweight and ultra-portable camera support solution.
Black Friday is a battleground for deals, and this year, SmallRig is arming photographers and videographers with some of the best discounts on essential gear. [Read More]
3 Legged Thing has announced an updated version of its Patti flip-lock tripod, adding new features and performance to the company's best-selling general use tripod. [Read More]
The popular tripod company Benro today launched the Theta, a revolutionary new camera stabilization device that the brand calls "the world's first smart modular travel tripod." [Read More]
Joby has announced an expanded line of budget-friendly tripods available in a variety of colors. A new compact and flexible Podzilla as well as a full-sized tripod and monopod systems. Included in the compact lineup is a set of four systems: Compact Light, Compact Action, Compact Advanced, and a 2-in-1 Monopod. The Compact Light system […]
Leofoto’s newest tripod, the Poseidon LP-284C, claims to be a lightweight carbon fiber travel tripod that’s both waterproof and sandproof. If true, this would truly set it apart and make it an indispensable companion for photo missions in just about any condition and any location. I put it to the test over the course of […]
You’ve probably heard it before: a great tripod is one of the most valuable investments you can make as a photographer. Conversely, one of the worst investments you can make is buying a mediocre or straight-up bad tripod.
Over the past few weeks, Gitzo has been in the hot seat over issues surrounding its Legende tripod — namely linked to poor communication. As a company that had previously never worked directly with customers, the expectations of crowdfunding may have initially caught the manufacturer off guard, but it’s actively working to fix that along […]
After Gitzo raised over a million dollars in its IndieGoGo campaign for the Legende Tripod and Backpack, it now appears to be discontinued. The company has removed the product from its website and is not publicly answering questions about the situation.
The Peak Design Travel Tripod. Let’s just get it out there: it’s $600 for the carbon fiber model. That’s a lot of money. You can buy less expensive tripods that are objectively better at a lot of things that this tripod does.
Peak Design’s new game-changing Travel Tripod has been a smash hit on Kickstarter. Since being announced on May 21st, it has already raised over $8. 4 million from over 19,000 backers, and there’s still 7 days to go.