How often do you use a Tripod?

[Keith]

Personally I couldn't be without one ... and the 240 is a great tripod camera with the EVF fitted for those times when camera shake isn't an option!

 

[nikon_sam]

I've been using mine a lot more lately...mostly because I've been shooting through a 135mm lens with a 36mm extension tube...so any movement is no good...most of the time the movement is due to wind...

 

[CMur12]

Nice shot, Sam!

If you want to get the most out of a good lens, there is no other way to do it, and I use a tripod more and more. Mine is a hefty Bogen/Manfrotto unit.

I almost always shoot my TLRs on a tripod.
For my 35mm SLRs, I got an anglefinder to facilitate tripod use.

- Murray

 

[ferider]

Mostly, Keith, when I start from home / never for traveling; see the attached selfie.

My 240 almost always has an RRS BM240 quick release base with BM9-G grip attached.

Roland.

 

[kuzano]

First cybernetic add-on to my body....

First cybernetic add-on to my body....

I am joined at the hip with my tripod. A segment of the NYIP correspondence course in the 70's dealt with all aspects of the tripod and it's importance/effect of usage.

So a few years ago after watching Star Trek and seeing the advantage of living as the Collective, The Borg, I had a tripod designed to fold out of my hip hydraulically. Most important advance in my photography ever!!!. I even had a hook installed at the bottom of the center post, and carry a net type bag in my camera kit.

Most of the actual tripod components came from an anniversary model Bogen/Manfrotto.

I fill the net cargo bag with rocks and rubble at photo sites, for more stability.

You might say I practically live with my Tripod.

 

[nikon_sam]

I used the Bogen/Manfrotto 3228W with the 3030 head...it's pretty hefty...I have a smaller Bogen/Manfrotto set up and use it more when traveling...

 

[seakayaker1]

I use a light weight Ginzo for travel and calm weather and a Induro 313 when a heavy weight tripod is needed. Both have Arco Swiss heads with a quick release system. They are mostly used for night photography but do see the light of day on occasion.

 

[Daniel Teoli Jr.]

I voted never, but it is almost never. As a street / doc photog I pride myself in producing without the tripod.

OK, these would have been better with a tripod...

https://danielteolijr.wordpress.com/2015/05/26/selection-from-180-project/

https://danielteolijr.wordpress.com/2015/05/02/washington-monument/

https://danielteolijr.wordpress.com/2015/05/04/amsterdam-old-church/

But it is just not me. So I handhold. if I was all about tripods I would not get the other iconic shots I do. (Google my name.) The two methods just don't mix. You have to pick anal tripod or fast shooter.

This guy is a little too professional for me...

http://photohostsnapshots.tumblr.com/image/113425509218

This is how I roll...

http://photohostsnapshots.tumblr.com/image/119353544033

 

[bence8810]

Never use a tripod - I think they are more suited for SLR shooters where precision is a must. I handhold my leica and just don't take the shot if I had to drop below 1/30th of a second.

Never actually isn't true - I used it once last year when taking a family portrait (selfie if you will!) but then again - I used my MF camera for that.

Ben

 

[FrankS]

Not nearly often enough!

 

[Godfrey]

Very often. I keep a light travel tripod in the trunk of my car at all times "just in case"...

G

 

[kxl]

Often. I have 3 tripods: an old Bogen/Manfrotto 3221, a Gitzo GT3532 and a lightweight Feisol 3442.

I use the Gitzo for DSLR use and the Feisol for the Sony A7R.

 

[Fuchs]

Very often, but only in the studio, shooting products...

 

[pressureworld]

I never use one but I plan on picking up one to use with the mighty Pentax 67.

 

[Noll]

I use mine frequently for outdoor macro work where dof is needed, but only since buying a quality, 2.5 lb carbon-fiber model (oben). Before that I had a 5.5 pound model that I never wanted to carry on trails. Anyway, thus far using a quality carbon fiber has been a revelation.

 

[Doug]

Not nearly often enough!

Great response! I have a heavy old Bogen and have thought somewhat about getting a lighter one. I used to have very steady hands, a little less so now and it really shows with hi-res and medium format...

 

[CMur12]

My old Bogen is pretty heavy, too, but it counterbalances a Mamiya C330f nicely when slung over a shoulder.

- Murray

 

[Sid836]

I am too lazy carrying one. (and perhaps too clumsy as well to safely do that)

 

[OurManInTangier]

I couldn't be without my Manfrotto tripods for the architectural and environmental work, but I do wish I didn't hate having to lug them plus a big backpack full of kit around so often.

I would imagine this is why I love little Rf and mirrorless cameras so much for my hobby shots!

 

[oltimer]

Never shoot without one.