Photography

Too many organizers organize a photo competition to just get a huge number of good quality images to use whenever they want, free of charge – not only winning images, but (many times) all submitted images as well! This is the reason, why it is important to double check what it says in the competition rules about photo usage rights. And this is why I have developed the ratings system.

In this last article I am giving some more guidelines on how to make your tripod choice and a quick overview of important features.

Gitzo is one of the best manufacturers of tripods. Here is a sneak preview of the new models in the 2009 catalogue!

This is already the fifth article about tripods and today is the talk about adaptability! Which features to look for? Read it now!

This tripod article talks about the tripod height: maximum height with center column up/down, minimum height; as well as explains center columns in greater detail.

This article about tripods talk about everything that affects tripod portability: tripod weight, construction materials, closed height, number of leg sections, leg tube sizes, and accessories for carrying a tripod.

This article covers load capacity and discusses sturdiness of a tripod, gives suggestions on how to improve it and describes different kinds of tripod feet.

First article about tripods: why to use it, how to choose it, tripod parts, difference between integrated and removable head, important questions that you need to ask yourself.

Everything you need to know about monopods!

This article talks about different accessories that you can use to support your camera when taking photos.