The document provides information about tripods from multiple websites, including seven reasons to use a tripod, factors to consider when buying a tripod, tips from photographers on using a tripod, major tripod brands, and proper techniques for using a tripod. Key details include the seven reasons for using a tripod like needing stability in low light or with long lenses, six considerations for buying a tripod like weight and height range, the "rule of thumb" is to use a tripod anytime shutter speed is slower than the focal length, alternatives are moving water, woodland areas and steep hills, top brands include Manfrotto, Gitzo, Benro, and Joby, and the proper technique is to

1. Digital Photo #9 Finding information about Tripods
Answer the following from each web site and place the answers below each URL! Please DO
NOT CHANGE THE NUMBERING of questions! Also, do not copy and paste your answers.
1. http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/7_reasons_why_you_should_use_a_tripod/
why use a tripod – List the seven reasons with one sentence a piece.
-when shooting at night the camera takes longer to take in light and your hands might
shake.
-when the ground is un-even and you need something stable.
-when taking actions shots you need to be as stable as possible and the tripod helps
with that.
-while taking nature shots animals don’t stay for very long and you need to be ready
when the moment comes.
-when using a telephoto lens they need slower shutter speeds and that means that you
need to be steady.
-the tripod lets you take pictures that a normal person count be tall enough for or if the
need the camera to be at a shorter height.
2. http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-tripods.htm
when to use a tripod–List the 6 or 7 reasons to consider when buying a tripod
-Tripod Sturdiness/Stability
-Tripod Weight
-Tripod Ease of Use
-Number of Tripod Leg Sections
-Maximum Tripod Height
-Minimum Tripod Height.
3. http://www.outdooreyes.com/whenusetripod.php3
- good general photography info – More details from top photographers on why you
should use a tripod; please give the “rule of thumb” part way down the page
- alternatives to tripod – At the bottom of the page find and list the alternatives to not
using a tripod or when a tripod is not warranted.
-when you are in moving water, it woodland area, and on a steep hill.
4. List 5 major brands of tripods available on the market. Note: (Use web sites like
B&Hphoto.com, Glazerscamera.com, etc. which are camera specialty web sites, not
Target or Walmart. Plus using google.com may not give you top brand items.)
-http://www.dpreview.com/articles/2812431567/five-of-the-best-tripods-for-under-450
5. http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-use-your-tripod-its-not-as-simple-
as-you-think
how to use –Please list the proper use of tripods in order.

2. -find your composition.
-point one tripod leg at subject.
-keep the center post perpendicular to the ground.
-avoid extending the center post.
-use an L-bracket for short lens.
-use a tripod colar for long lens.
-hang camera bag from center post for extra stability.
6. Find a picture of the tripod which has all the parts labeled.