The "eye level" measurement makes it relatively easy to calculate. At 6' tall, your eyes are about 68" from ground level? If you are asking what height the legs should reach for "landscape", they should bring the viewfinder to eyelevel easily, since you could be standing for hours watching for the changing light and repeatedly changing ND and GND filters. It's far more comfortable and accurate. You naturally see from "eye level", not 6 to 8" below that.
You will always lose a few inches when setting up level on natural surfaces, so taller is better. If the legs can bring the camera to eye level on a hard surface, then the column can compensate for the terrain. Ah, very good. Tested myself, found me to be 67", tripod heads that are good enough for mirrorless are around 3", and the camera's 2.
I don't plan on stabilizing bases just yet Thank you all for the solid answers. Others have pointed how to measure to your eye height. Here are a couple more thoughts.
That Slik, if tall enough and I believe it is in the suggested sense, is a relatively "heavy" tripod. That's not bad completely. It's quite a fine tripod for it's price range. Just that it's capable of handling substantially heavier kits than you have proposed. You might find it rather heavy for casual use if you decide to carry it too far. Also, as an older, three section design, it's not as compact as newer sorts that are set up to fold back over themselves and even less compact than a 4 section tripod might be.
One thing to consider is if it has even more leg length than you "need. Again, that's a positive in some situations. There are some relatively price comparable new "travel" tripods which claim to be dslr usable but I think are better suited to lighter mirrorless cameras which have the advantage of being much lighter and much more compact - but that also suggest to me that they are too light for dslr use and perhaps trade off other aspects of stability and vibration resistance to achieve their small sizes.
As a sculptor I can say the adult male human head is about 9 inches in height and the eyes run along a line that bisects it so add 4. I didn't devise a formula for the best tripod height I just created a formula to let the OP know how to determine the height of the tripod center column down. It's really up to the user to determine if the total height of the tripod is to low for that person's physique.
I also let the OP know that there should be some stoop when looking into the view finder so as to be able to see the top LCD easily. If you are stood on uneven ground such as the slope of a hillside or positioned on steps in town you need a tripod taller than yourself, for one or two of the legs will be well below your foot level when shooting, get the tallest tripod which fits your budget and weight requirements, unless of course you enjoy constantly bending down to see through the viewfinder.
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I knew going in that I wanted as different an image as possible. First off, I planned on shooting it monochrome to give it an immediately different feel than most I had seen. The second thing I had in mind was a longer exposure, so I could blur clouds.
In most images of the shot I'd seen, the top left corner was always flat sky. I'm a big proponent of filling as much of my images as possible, so there isn't a flat section with nothing in it.
I knew that I would need clouds to fill that area. I set up my tripod with my L lens so I could get the shot I had in mind, using a long exposure 30 seconds — without a tripod, this shot would have been impossible to make.
Quality Every time you open your shutter, there is vibration introduced to the camera. The best way to minimize this is to use a tripod. The tripod allows you to set up the shot the way you want it, and then leave it in place so you know that when you trip the shutter the image will be like you framed it.
Hand-holding an image, I've found, is tough because you always move a bit from when you frame it to when you click the shutter. I've always operated under the rule that images made using a tripod will be sharper and of higher quality every time. Some will argue that using a tripod becomes a lot of hard work when photographing wildlife.
I agree. It can be. Using a monopod or your tripod, with legs folded in will help give you stability and mobility. A Wimberly or Gimbal head for your tripod will also help give you stability and mobility for shooting wildlife.
Anything you can use to increase stability, and minimize your contact with the camera, will increase overall image quality.
Alright, I think most people easily agree those are some pretty good reasons as to why a tripod is helpful. Believe it or not, there's a lot to consider when buying a tripod. Let's take it step by step. Seriousness First and foremost, how serious are you about photography? Is it something you're planning on doing regularly? Once a month? Only on vacations? Do you plan on shooting a lot of landscapes?
Do you want to make the most out of sunsets and sunrises? Once you know the answers to these questions, break the selection of your tripod down to a few key categories mentioned below , and then make the call based on what you feel will benefit you the most. Head Style If you are a serious photographer, or serious about your photography, then don't buy a plastic tripod.
I see these tripods all the time. They're usually made by Sunpak. These tripods are not a good option I get it. The cheap tripods are usually made of plastic. Plastic isn't the most stable material, and breaks a lot.
IF you plan on using your tripod a lot and will be taking it out into the wilderness with you, plan on it breaking when you need it most.
I've had the attachment plate snap, the arm of the head break in two, the legs fall off, the middle column fall out, and the list goes on. I was mostly to blame. Break it. I once broke a plastic tripod in the car getting it ready. I never even used it once. Most of these plastic tripods have limiters built into the legs, to keep them stable. This limits their outward movement which limits how low you can get to the ground, and actually prevents you from moving the tripod legs into a position that creates the most stability.
What use is a tripod if it can't be positioned to provide the highest stability? The ONLY way I would ever recommend a plastic tripod is if you're a stay at home photographer, and just want to take some images of your kids, or some knit-work to sell on eBay. Let's get on to real tripods Use The first category is USE.
How are you going to use this tripod? Many of these new, lightweight materials are significantly more expensive than the older materials.
The larger the tripod, the more advantage the lighter materials bring. If the tripod is carried outside the studio for use on the road, both weight and bulkiness should be minimized. I debated carefully between two models recently. The first model weighs 4. It would fit nicely along one side in my suitcase, and can support The next model up is rated for heavier loads at Will I regret that extra pound of weight when carrying it around? Sometimes, sure. As you can see, balancing priorities requires some careful thought, and multiple if-then scenario considerations.
My latest tripod can either be strapped to my camera backpack, or it can hang over my shoulder using the included strap. Certain types of shooting require tripods that work in wet weather. Most museums, for example, never allow the general public to set up tripods. It fits in a pocket, or a camera bag. It can be braced against a wall unwise in museums , used on tabletops, benches, or floors, and my favorite , braced on my chest.
Long before digital, I was able to use fairly slow-speed film to photograph in museums around the world with great results and no interference from museum staff, bracing my camera against my chest. While the combination of higher-sensitivity cameras delivering great quality and lenses with vibration reduction have reduced the need for tripods in some settings, there are still many times when I pull this out and put it to effective use.
Using this combination can let you shoot up to 4 shutter speeds lower, or lower your ISO for better quality and still get the shot. A quick check of options for similiarly-sized tripods showed over other choices available on one photo website. I use my GorillaPod often, and highly recommend it.
Similar options exist from other manufacturers with clamps to attach your camera to irregular surfaces. He loves teaching good color practices to enthusiastic learners. We are going to feature Kevin on an upcoming episode of the podcast and would love to have him answer your printmaking questions. Press ESC to close. Our comprehensive guide to tripods — how to choose a tripod that matches your needs as a photographer, what makes a good tripod, factors to consider when buying a tripod, and more.
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Get Your Question Featured on the AskBC Podcast We are going to feature Kevin on an upcoming episode of the podcast and would love to have him answer your printmaking questions. If you have a question for Kevin just click the button below and leave a question. The table below provides you with a rough estimation for the ideal maximum tripod height according to your height! Again, these are just recommendations. You could always go up or down around your ideal tripod height.
You also want to keep in mind that tripods with incredible height can get very heavy and costly to carry along.
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