When choosing a standing camera tripoda, the following characteristics should be considered:
Stability and load-bearing capacity
The load-bearing capacity of the tripod must be greater than the total weight of the camera and lens, and it is recommended to leave a margin of 1.5 times. For example, if the total weight of the camera and lens is 3kg, a model with a load-bearing capacity of 4-5kg or more should be selected to avoid tipping due to wind or uneven ground.
material selection
Carbon fiber: the lightest weight (30% lighter than aluminum alloy), strong corrosion resistance, suitable for outdoor shooting, but the price is relatively high (starting at 1000 yuan).
Aluminum alloy: High cost-effectiveness, strong load-bearing capacity (over 15kg), suitable for daily use.
Magnesium alloy: weighing between carbon fiber and aluminum alloy, suitable for micro order users.
portability
The folding length should be less than 50cm, and the weight should be controlled within 2kg for easier portability. For example, the folding of Yunteng VCT-999 is only 71.5cm, and the weight of the aluminum alloy material is controllable.
Type of gimbal
Hydraulic gimbal: suitable for video shooting, with smooth mirror movement (such as MiBo MYT803).
Spherical gimbal: suitable for landscape photography, with fast adjustment speed (such as Manfred XPRO).
height adjust
The recommended working height is 30cm less than the height, for example, if the height is 170cm, it is recommended to choose a height of 1.4m. The central axis inversion function can achieve low angle shooting.
