Are Tripods Still Necessary For Landscape Photography?
Jun 17, 2023 09:46:55 #
With IBIS are tripods still necessary? Especially when using a smaller, lighter lens like a prime? I understand that with some types of photography (and lenses) tripods are needed, but has IBIS made them redundant in others?
Jun 17, 2023 09:51:07 #
I'll still use a tripod when necessary.
Image stabilization has its limits.
It's an advantage, not a crutch.
Image stabilization has its limits.
It's an advantage, not a crutch.
Jun 17, 2023 10:07:18 #
If you’re doing landscape “snapshots,” maybe there’s an argument for leaving the tripod home. However, if multiple and/or long exposures (for any reason, not just pano) are part your scheme, a good, solid tripod is a must. A big mistake is not having a tripod along if there’s even a chance you might need it.
Jun 17, 2023 10:16:04 #
47greyfox wrote:
If you’re doing landscape “snapshots,” maybe there’s an argument for leaving the tripod home. However, if multiple and/or long exposures (for any reason, not just pano) are part your scheme, a good, solid tripod is a must. A big mistake is not having a tripod along if there’s even a chance you might need it.
Jun 17, 2023 10:20:52 #
Regardless of how good stabilization gets, the one advantage of a tripod will always be the ability to make one slow down and work the scene.
There is no downside to taking that extra time.
The oversimplified answer is no...
There is no downside to taking that extra time.
The oversimplified answer is no...
Jun 17, 2023 10:23:16 #
Longshadow wrote:
I'll still use a tripod when necessary.
Image stabilization has its limits.
It's an advantage, not a crutch.
Image stabilization has its limits.
It's an advantage, not a crutch.
So like I said in my original post, sometime they are needed.
I am going out next week to do some landscape/seascape photography and will be taking a tripod so I can take both mounted and handheld to see for myself. I am just wanting to see what others think in advance.
Thank you for your response.
Jun 17, 2023 10:25:32 #
Mac wrote:
With IBIS are tripods still necessary? Especially when using a smaller, lighter lens like a prime? I understand that with some types of photography (and lenses) tripods are needed, but has IBIS made them redundant in others?
I use a tripod for every thing !! for landscapes it, gives me a chance to take time for the best composition.
Jun 17, 2023 10:29:18 #
47greyfox wrote:
If you’re doing landscape “snapshots,” maybe there’s an argument for leaving the tripod home. However, if multiple and/or long exposures (for any reason, not just pano) are part your scheme, a good, solid tripod is a must. A big mistake is not having a tripod along if there’s even a chance you might need it.
What I do aren’t snapshots and like I said in my original post I realize that in some situations (like those you mentioned) they are needed. I agree that to have one in the care is a good idea, but that doesn’t answer my question. Thank you for taking the time to respond.
Jun 17, 2023 10:31:55 #
Mac wrote:
With IBIS are tripods still necessary? Especially when using a smaller, lighter lens like a prime? I understand that with some types of photography (and lenses) tripods are needed, but has IBIS made them redundant in others?
I have had IBIS for many years in my Pentax Cameras. But, Yes, Tripods are necessary when you are handicapped or wheelchair bound and can barely hold a camera. Also I have even when I could move around more easily used a tripod for Close-Ups and Macro Photography.
Jun 17, 2023 10:32:37 #
Jun 17, 2023 10:34:39 #
Mac wrote:
So like I said in my original post, sometime they are needed.
I am going out next week to do some landscape/seascape photography and will be taking a tripod so I can take both mounted and handheld to see for myself. I am just wanting to see what others think in advance.
I am going out next week to do some landscape/seascape photography and will be taking a tripod so I can take both mounted and handheld to see for myself. I am just wanting to see what others think in advance.
Well, I told you what I thought....
Whether you agree or disagree is up to you.
Jun 17, 2023 10:36:23 #
Please don't ask a question or seek opinions and then challenge others ideas or opinions. It is annoying even if that was not your intent. We all shoot the way we like and need too. You too. Peace.
Jun 17, 2023 10:37:42 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Please don't ask a question or seek opinions and then challenge others ideas or opinions. It is annoying even if that was not your intent. We all shoot the way we like and need too. You too. Peace.
Jun 17, 2023 10:38:11 #
Mike D. wrote:
Regardless of how good stabilization gets, the one advantage of a tripod will always be the ability to make one slow down and work the scene.
There is no downside to taking that extra time.
There is no downside to taking that extra time.
Slowing down is something I have been working on for myself, that’s why I’ve switched to manual exposure in most cases.
Thank you for your response.
Jun 17, 2023 10:41:33 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I know a pro who uses a tripod and aperture control, sets his prime at it’s calculated sweet spot (most of them are F8),ISO at 100, and lets the shutter speed float. Saw one of his photos priced at $10,000.
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