If you thought using tripods and monopods is as simple as setting them up, mounting your camera, and start clicking the pictures, you perhaps need to learn the basics of using this equipment.

1. The Secrets Of Using A Tripod
And Getting Maximum Stability
Out Of It

2. If you thought using tripods and monopods is as simple as
setting them up, mounting your camera, and start clicking the
pictures, you perhaps need to learn the basics of using this
equipment.
It’s not easy to make the right adjustment and settings that will help
you to capture a flawless image.
Your tripod needs to be placed in a way that it provides maximum
stability to your camera so that you can stay away from shakes.
Here are a couple of things that you must do in order to support
your camera properly.
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3. Positioning the legs of the tripod
One of the legs of your tripod must be
pointed towards your subject.
This will give you enough space to stand
between the other two legs, thereby
preventing the most frequent issue of tripod
tripping.
This setup will also give you a convenience
to stand and shoot with extreme
concentration.
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4. Ensure even distribution of the camera’s
weight
This is very important in order to provide stability to your
equipments.
Tripods for camera must be able to bear its weight along
with giving it the required support.
Make sure that center post is vertical and perpendicular to the
ground; this is an indicator that ensures you that the camera is
properly balanced.
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5. Use ‘L’ bracket
For portrait photography, you need to mount your camera
in a vertical position and ensure that your equipment is
properly balanced, you must use the ‘L’ shaped bracket.
This is a special plate that will help you to safely attach
your camera to the tripod with ball head as well as
other heads.
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6. Precautions for outdoor shoot
Even if you have bought a really expensive tripod, wind
will surely destabilize it.
For avoiding camera trips, you can add some extra
weight to your tripod.
This can be done by hanging camera bags from the center
post.
However, make sure that the wind is not strong enough to
shake the bag or else your entire setup will suffer serious
damages.
Avoid shooting in strong winds.
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7. Setting up a tripod is a tedious process
but if you will be able to do the exact
arrangement, taking sharpest pictures
will not be difficult for you.
Invest as much time as you can, to get
a good composition.
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