Robus RC-5570 carbon fiber tripod: Standing tall and firm
Ken Lee
Some of you — you know who you are — really need stability. When you perch your heavy, expensive gear on a tripod six feet
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Oben CTT-1000L: A solid tabletop tripod for vlogging, mobile, low-angle … and maybe more?
Ken Lee
The Oben CTT-1000L is essentially a larger version of the diminutive CTT-1000. It has a maximum height of 28.2 inches (716 mm) without the 3-section
How to make better macro photographs
Lauri Novak
One of the things I struggle the most with when shooting macro is getting my images tack sharp. I used to assume that since the
Oben CTT-1000 tabletop tripod: Small but mighty
Ken Lee
I like big, beefy, sturdy tripods — ones that don’t blow over with a strong gust of wind. I need them to stay rock solid
Using a ball head and L-bracket for landscape photography
Joy Celine Asto
If you’ve just taken a liking to doing landscape photography, you will definitely benefit from getting the right tools for the job. These don’t just
Selecting the right tripod
Photofocus Team
In landscape photography, it is important that you choose the right tripod. They come in different sizes, shapes, weights and colors. How do you know
Is a tripod still necessary for photography in 2021?
Joy Celine Asto
Do you still need a tripod in this day and age? It may seem like a silly question to ask, but please, humor us —
Quick guide to tripod head types and their uses
Joy Celine Asto
Regardless of the type of photography, the tripod is one of the most important tools in every photographer’s arsenal. You just don’t know when it
Photography without a tripod: Three useful tips
Michèle Grenier
Tripods are very useful, whether it be for low light and night photography, long exposures or to prevent camera shake. So what to do when
Getting started with light painting
Erin Holmstead
So what is light painting? It’s a photo technique where you take a very long exposure with a moving light source. This ends up creating
How I got the photo: Preying mantis macro image
Bob Coates
A beautiful morning dawned with sun shining. I filled the watering can to add moisture to my chocolate mint plants. As the water sprinkled down
Magnus REX VT-5000 tripod provides sturdiness, affordability for videographers
Andy Ford
As a videographer, I’ve had the opportunity to use a plethora of tripods ranging from small tabletop units to large 5-figure behemoths at sporting events.
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