How do you find the right size tripod for a video camera?

Question

i need to know

Answer 1

Are you 9 foot tall? Most tripods are adjustable height, some use 2-piece legs, others 3 for finer adjustment. After that, it's a matter of options. Many new ones today come with a removable slider piece, so you can just leave that attached to the camera for hand shooting, but just snap it in the tripod holder for quick setup. That way you don't have to fool with the thumbwheel s***w on the bottom each and every time you want to mount the camcorder. Other options include bubble level sight, quick-release leg adjustments, etc. Since you didn't specify what "right" means to you, it's hard to give you any specific advice. Visit a REAL camera store, not a discount like Wal-mart, and check out all the tripods they carry, and base your decision on what you really are looking for.

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