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In photography, a tripod is used to stabilize and elevate a camera, a flash unit, or other photographic equipment. All photographic tripods have three legs and a mounting head to couple with a camera. The mounting head usually includes a thumbscrew that mates to a female threaded receptacle on the camera, as well as a mechanism to be able to rotate and tilt the camera when it is mounted on the tripod.

Tripod legs are usually made to telescope, in order to save space when not in use. They are usually made from aluminum, carbon fiber, steel, wood or plastic. These equipments are used for both still and motion photography to prevent camera movement. They are necessary when slow-speed exposures are being made, or when lenses of extreme focal length are used, as any camera movement while the shutter is open will produce a blurred image. They also reduce camera shake, and thus are instrumental in achieving maximum sharpness.

A tripod is also helpful in achieving precise framing of the image, or when more than one image is being made of the same scene, for example when bracketing the exposure. Using it may also allow for a more thoughtful approach to photography.

For all of these reasons, a tripod of some sort is often necessary for professional photography as well as certain video uses. Tripods are also used as an alternative to C-Stands to photographic accessories.

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Things to Consider when Buying a Tripod

You need a tripod. Whether you shoot digital, film or video, you need a tripod. That slight blurriness that you sometimes get from your 18-250mm superzoom zoom lens (or even from your long-range-zoom compact camera) is not the fault of your camera—it’s the fault of camera shake.

Why do you think shake reduction has become a standard feature on almost every camera or lens these days? Shake reduction is awesome, up to a point. Buy a tripod and you have the original—and still most reliable—way to eliminate shaky shots.

Here are things you need to consider when on the market for one.

• How much does it cost? When it gets down to brass tacks, this is what we are really concerned about when it comes time to purchase new gear. How much is it going to cost me, and does it fit into my budget? Tripods may be one of the simplest devices with the widest range of prices. After all, a tripod is simply three retractable legs held together at the top by some type of hub. The general design and overall goal is the same, so why is there such a huge price range? There are sub-£50 tripods and there are some that cost north of £1,000.
• Weight. Weight is another obvious specification that may be of concern to you. It really depends on how you intend to use the tripod and your shooting style. If you like going on day-long hikes or backpacking trips, you will definitely want a lighter, more compact tripod to take with you. If most of the shooting you do is in a studio, or close to the car when out, then you could get by just fine with a heavier tripod.
• Maximum height. Getting a short tripod even when extended means that you have to bend over to see through the viewfinder. Sometimes, you even have to extend the center column to get a little extra height, but this can make the camera less stable. Look for one that can extend to a maximum height of over 68 inches, and that is without a center column.
• Folded length. The length of a tripod in the folded position is important for two reasons. First, for when you are taking the tripod on a long hike or backpacking trip. A more compact tripod will be much easier to attach to a backpack and carry with you.
• Ease of disassembly. Whichever tripod you buy, it is important to keep it clean and functioning properly. Your shooting conditions will determine how often you need to do this. Someone who has their tripod in salt water should clean it very often to keep it from becoming a corroded mess.

There are plenty of ways to save on your purchases online. Most online UK shops such as Amazon, Argos, Currys, and Wowcher have regular sales, seasonal clearance, and flash sales where you can get up to 60% off on a wide array of cheap tripod deals. There are even retailers that have 3 for 2 and 2 for 1 offers on select camera accessories.

Also, the best time to get huge savings is during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Boxing Day where an extensive selection of camera tripods for sale from DSLR tripod to small tripod from your favourite UK retailers are reduced to clear.

Knowing when and where to look for the lowest possible price on the best tripod around is the key here. Fortunately, you don't have to spend hours online searching for special offers, bargain deals, and price drops on Jessops tripod, Canon tripod, and Manfrotto Tripod compact action.

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