Basic Photography - Keeping the camera still
OK, this is another Photography Basics. I apologise if I bore the seasoned readers with this one.
In order to keep the camera, stationary the following equipments are needed:
1. A tripod stand
2. A cable release
A Tripod with quick release mechanism
Basically a tripod is a three-legged metal device that stabilises a camera. A camera is mounted on the top of the tripod. Tripods have adjustable legs that allows for flexiblility on different terrains and height requirements. Most tripods also have a camera-securing platform that can be swiveled and rotated. Some tripods also have quick release mechanism that allows the camera to be easily dismounted. Manfrotto, Slik,Sunpak, Really Right Stuff and Giottos are some brands that make tripod stands.
It is always a good practice to setup up the tripod first before mounting the camera onto it. This is because a tripod with a camera on it is top heavy and is thus topple-prone.
A Cable Release
What is a cable release? It is a cable that is screwed onto a camera (usually an SLR). The cable release allows the camera to snap a photo without the finger physically contacting the camera body. This prevents jerking the camera with the snapping movement.
Under what conditions do we need to use the tripod and cable release? Typically, night shots and long exposure shots will required the camera to be mounted on the tripod.
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