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ProMaster Chronicle Review: Does This Tripod Finally Do it All?

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.

The Benro Theta is the Most Revolutionary Tripod in Years

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.

The Insta360 Flow is a Smartphone Stabilizer with AI Smarts

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]

How to Photograph Stars Over NYC

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.

Fall in Love with KONO Monolit 3 35mm Film!

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.

4 Items You Need for Macro Flash Photography. Try These!

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.

Gitzo Delays the Legende Tripod Three Months, Compounding Woes

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.

A Beautiful Mess: Gitzo Legende Backpack Review

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.

Gitzo Launches L‘The Best Tripod We Could Make’

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.

A Perfect Union of Form and Function: 3 Legged Thing Bucky Tripod

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.

An Honest Question: How Much Dynamic Range Do You Really Need?

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.

Refer to This Comparison Spreadsheet if You Need a Travel Tripod

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.

Review: Gitzo Traveler Alpha Tripod and L Bracket (Sony FE Cameras)

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.

Manfrotto Adds Three Premium Models to Their Befree Traveler Tripods

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.

Question: Why Do Photographers Still Need Tripods?

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.

The New Novaflex TrioPod Pro75 Is A Solid Modular Tripod For Professionals

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 New Novaflex TrioPod Pro75 as a Solid Modular Tripod for Professionals

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.

JOBY’s New GorillaPod Mobile Rig Has New Arms for Accessories

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 […]

Review: Peak Design Capture Clip v3

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.

Joby Updates GorillaPod Flexible Tripods With 15 New Models

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.

Here’s the Body Camera Footage of the Cop Shooting the Photographer

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 […]

3 Legged Thing Releases a Low Cost & Lightweight Universal L Bracket

3 Legged Thing, the maker of some nice and affordable tripods has released a new universal Arca style L bracket that will fit most Canon DSLRs. I moved to a universal L bracket as I got tired of buying a new bracket with each camera I purchase. This universal bracket will be great for any Read more...

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Tenikle is a 3-Tentacled, Suction-Cup-Covered Portable Tripod

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.

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Joby Launches New Flexible Podzilla As Well As ‘Normal’ Tripods

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 […]

Review: The Leofoto Poseidon LP-284C Tripod is Light and Sandproof

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 […]

The Best Tripods in 2021

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.

Gitzo Apologizes for Poor Comms, Dramatically Improves Legende 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 […]

Gitzo Legende Tripod and Backpack Disappear from Company Website

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.

My Experience with the Peak Design Travel Tripod

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.

To All New Landscape Photographers: Invest in a Good Tripod!

I guide photography workshops around the world and what I often see with my students is that they bring a great camera and a great set of lenses in combination with a very low-quality tripod. I can’t stress enough how important a good tripod is.