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Point and shoot tripod
Jan 4, 2012 18:49:11 #
I received cannon powershot S100 and am concidering a tripod for night photos. I have a DSLR cannon also with a tripodI. Any recommendations for a tripod for the point and shoot?
Jan 4, 2012 21:34:40 #
Jan 4, 2012 21:51:44 #
Yes use the one you have, don't be like me and collect three. Two of which are parked, the only one I use is my Manfrotto.
Someone told me my tripod was overkill for my camera, well that's a matter of opinion. And if I need to fasten something bigger to it, it wont buckle at least.
Someone told me my tripod was overkill for my camera, well that's a matter of opinion. And if I need to fasten something bigger to it, it wont buckle at least.
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Jan 5, 2012 05:57:30 #
Sure. The whole point of getting the point and shoot was that I could slip it into my pocket thereby carrying it every day not to miss shooting opportunities. The large tripod would eliminate the purpose.
Jan 5, 2012 07:01:43 #
Mazzotta23 wrote:
Sure. The whole point of getting the point and shoot was that I could slip it into my pocket thereby carrying it every day not to miss shooting opportunities. The large tripod would eliminate the purpose.
I have one of those liitle mlnl tripods for my P&S camera. It is only 5 lunches long and fits in my pants pocket. I can unusually find something to set it on to get the shot. I kknow what you mean about negating the convenience of a P&S by hauling a full size tripod with you. There are a lot of them listed on ebay.
Jan 5, 2012 09:25:18 #
I wanted a mini tripod which was very stable and folded flat. Vivitar VIV-VT-3 Micro Tripod 3" Height- was my choise as is easy to carry in a shirt pocket and the design provides a strong low center of gravity to support the camera. Amazon .com has them under $8.
Jan 5, 2012 10:37:10 #
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The lighter the camera the heavier the tripod needs to be so don't go to light weight , especially for long exposures.
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Jan 5, 2012 11:05:19 #
I have one of those tiny weenie little tripods, somewhere. Its a little Nikon, about 4" high. These things will cause you much grief, sooner or later. They are not really big enough, to have a center of gravity low enough, to support a flea. Sooner or later, they will dump your camera. Then you will wish! you had spent $80-100.
A tripod of this price is still cheap, but usually everything works, and it does offer some means of real support. As long, as the camera you plop on it, is not too heavy.
A tripod of this price is still cheap, but usually everything works, and it does offer some means of real support. As long, as the camera you plop on it, is not too heavy.
Jan 5, 2012 15:27:41 #
dragonfist wrote:
quote=Mazzotta23 Sure. The whole point of getting... (show quote)
I can't resist: Is that a mini tripod in your pants pocket or are you happy to see me? :lol:
Jan 5, 2012 16:18:34 #
I bought a http://www.manfrotto.us/digi-black-table-top-tripod-with-ball-head years ago. It is strong and small. It will hold P&S and a heavy DSLR. I take it everywhere. It is nearly unbreakable. Price varies, search around.
Jan 5, 2012 16:26:51 #
Mazzotta23 wrote:
Sure. The whole point of getting the point and shoot was that I could slip it into my pocket thereby carrying it every day not to miss shooting opportunities. The large tripod would eliminate the purpose.
Try a lightweight aluminum mono-pod which is inexpensive and can double as a walking stick. It will collapse to about 18" long and is very portable. The point & shoot is so lightweight you could probably even leave it mounted on the mono-pod as you walk around holding the rubber grip around the top of the mono-pod without damaging the junction between the two.
Personally, I rarely carry a tripod anymore unless it's a planned session where I'll be staying in one place for a while. Otherwise the mono-pod is a better solution.
Another solution is if your P & S lets you choose ISO. Boost it up to ISO 200 so you get faster shutter speeds then you can handhold with greatly reduced shake then skip tripods and mono-pods completely.
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Jan 5, 2012 20:23:06 #
There are many tripods on the market, however, with a P&S camera you should not need to expensive of one. A basic one should work just fine.
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