Introduction to Tripods for Beginners

This is a quick and simple introduction to tripods and heads made for beginners. Enjoy! Brought to you by: http://michaelthemaven.com

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Phography
• Tripod
• Head
• Mount
• Quick Release Plate
• Bogen
• Manfrotto
• Ball Head

[MichaelTheMentor]

Yes...Ive had both combinations on no problem. Bang for your buck its a great little ball.

[upnorthbob4]

Bogen/Manfrotto 3021 is made of aluminum, not steel.

[MichaelTheMentor]

I stand corrected, the legs are aluminum- not steel- that said, it is not a light tripod. Also this model is discontinued and the replacement is model 055XProB. Thanks for your input.

[MichaelTheMentor]

Just found out that the 3021N model has been updated by Bogen/Manfrotto to the: 055XProB. :)

[dgm2006]

I bought a Targus 50 inch tripod for $15 I have used for many YouTube videos shot indoors. It has no damage yet but it can be replaced for about the same price if needed. Why should I spend $200 for a tripod for a Canon elph? I understand if you have a SLR camera then you want a reliable tripod to support a heavy expensive camera. But I think a beginner with anything else might want to start with something cheap to see how committed they well be to the use of such an investment.

[gear10101]

thanks.........

[restoremaz]

Learning a lot from you, thanks for your videos.

[mhdenpente]

nice work

[bobotekify]

If you want a starter tripod, just get a Dolica AX620B100 or maybe the upgrade GX600B200. They cost a lot less than Manfrotto and has all the professional features. My suggestion is don't waste your money on plastic tripod such as Sunpak, Targus, or Vivitar. I had one of the plastic tripod before and the head cracked from one fall. The Dolica is awesome tripod for entry level photographer and if you have the budget, then I would say go for a Manfrotto or Gitzo.

[cadnyc]

thanks for your tip. i picked up a used 3021N on craigslist for $50. excellent condition.

[SchraySchray1223]

my gorrila pod suck its like 10 inches tall and i just bought a nice one for a bout 40$ its 5" ft. tall and awesome (i make short films just starting to get good at it)

[OfficialJovi]

My tripod was like 130 $ and its AWSOME /

[igloo098]

would you recommend a gorrilapod?

[Sfvboy1]

What type of head do u recomend for a dslr shooting video ?

[mysticdarkrai135]

where can i buy these in the uk/how much