Tripods & Supports
Tripods & Camera Supports extend the conditions in which you can use your camera or camcorder. They give a steady support system to what can otherwise be an unsteady relationship between man and camera.
A tripod will improve the sharpness significantly by providing a solid support for the camera and giving a smooth, fluid pan-and-tilt motion. The type of tripod that you buy is dependant upon the weight of the camera you are looking to support. Make sure that the tripod you buy is compatible with the weight otherwise there will be a negative effect on the image you end up with.
External Movement Absorbers
The tripod legs play a vital role in dampening out vibrations. Carbon fibre is more effective at absorbing outside movement than their metal counterparts, and also has the advantage of being lighter, and is therefore popular with videographers on the move or on location.
Smooth Camera Control
The tripod head is crucial to the smoothness of the image. A truly fluid head will give the smoothest motion and reduce any vibration or juddering. You can get either variable fluid where the resistance levels are increased or decreased on a dial, or stepped fluid that will increase or decrease in preset stages.
Alternative supports to tripods are often in need when steady shots are required either on the move or when taking a still shot.
Camera Weight Carrier
Filming can last for several hours a day and when arm fatigue sets in, the vibrations can be picked up and affect the quality of image. A camera support will give you the peace of mind that you can last the day without compromising the shoot. Other forms of support include motion control and stabilizers that enable you to move around and maintain a smooth look and feel to your image.