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How to Set Up a Tripod

A tripod serves a critical function when lighting conditions are low or fine focusing is essential.

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    Difficulty:
    Moderately Easy

    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Camera Monopods
    • Cameras
    • Film
    • Film-hanging Clips
    • Tabletop Tripods
    • Tripods
      • 1

        Pull the legs away from the center support until the tripod rests evenly on all three legs on a flat surface.

      • 2

        Extend the telescoping legs to the desired height by loosening the clamps along the length of each leg and pulling the leg out to the desired length.

      • 3

        Tighten the clamps to secure each leg.

      • 4

        Attach the base of the camera to the tripod head by screwing the post in the center of the head into the hole at the base of the camera.

      • 5

        Adjust the tripod head to the desired angle using the pivoting arm attached to the mount.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Make adjustments to the tripod before attaching the camera.

    • Use a monopod for more mobility when using shutter speeds of 1/8 and up.

    • Choose a tripod with a quick-release head to allow for fast removal and easy mounting of your camera.

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    Comments

    • annvans Apr 18, 2009
      Great info on setting up a tripod, thanks.
    • annvans Apr 18, 2009
      Great info on setting up a tripod, thanks.
    • Nov 22, 2005
      Extend the legs of your tripod as far as possible. he added distance will make your platform more sturdy.
    • Nov 22, 2005
      Hang your camera bag on the tripod knob to add some extra weight and stabilize the tripod. Remember to use a remote shutter release or the camera timer to further stabilize the shot.
    • Nov 22, 2005
      The length of the tripod's legs doesn't matter as much as their spread on the ground. With the same spread it is actually more stable to have shorter legs.

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