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Originally posted by kai
what are some features/characteristics (other than weight) that i might want to consider?
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No apologies - look at me, replying like millions of years later.
Some features to consider when purchasing a tripod include:
1. Weight
2. Type of head (ball versus pan & tilt)
3. How adjustable are the legs? Some have set limits while many of the Gitzo tripods and other high end models let you adjust the tripod legs to a variety of different angles.
4. Composition (related to #1 - metal tripods are heavier but less expensive than some of the cool new carbon fiber models).
Regardless, ANY tripod is better than NO tripod when shooting at shutter speeds that make handholding the shot an impossibility.