Use A Tripod For DSLR Camera Work.

A tripod is one of the most handy pieces of equipment you can purchase for yourself. The original phrase comes from the Greek work meaning "Having three legs" or "Three legged object." Some of the earliest reports of them being used were for cauldrons or three legged cooking pots; this ensured that the vessel would not rock about while cooking.

You will have noticed that anything standing on three legs automatically adjusts itself for instant stability. Apart from cameras you will most certainly always find freestanding telescopes mounted on a tripod. Once fitted the camera doesn't move when shooting on a low shutter speed, any movement whilst the aperture is open will result in a blurred image. It is imperative therefore that the camera does not move or shake, imagine holding a video camera perfectly still for an hour while shooting a home video, the results would be very poor compared to using the tripod.

Tripods are very simple to set up, one is able to adjust each leg separately, this makes setting up on rocky or uneven ground a cinch. On then merely clips the camera on and you are ready to go! Envision standing on the tip of mount Everest and looking into the lens while attempting to concentrate on your footing as well as holding still, not only would an exercise such as that be potentially hazardous, it breaks ones concentration and you may still end up with a blurry, low quality shot.

Some tripods incorporate a cable release. This is a cord you connect to the camera that allows you to activate the shutter button remotely by pressing a button. This enables the shutter to be open indefinitely while the camera remains in a fixed position.

What can one expect to pay for such an item which is an essential item for the aspiring or professional?

Browsing on eBay one can pick up a good bargain intro level one for under ten dollars, together with a bag and accessories. There are also some available which merely hold the camera in place, these have flexible legs and go for under three dollars apiece, perfect for the beginner or person that only wants to take stable home photographs. Professional kits cost a lot more however; one can always upgrade your equipment as you advance. As you may know most professional photographers and some journalists receive a lot of money for their work, they are able to progressively afford more expensive equipment.

I find that having one is most useful for trick photography, especially for creating amazing lighting effects while the camera is set on a low shutter speed in low light conditions.

Using your DSLR you can achieve amazing results, some of these results may be viewed on my blog which covers trick photography using a regular DSLR. See the example photographs taken on my blog at http://doingtrickphotography.blogspot.com/ a picture is worth 1000 words! You too can achieve amazing results!