Specs - Velbon Dual Function Light Weight Tripod DF-40
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Key Features
Choose between Monopod (Single leg), Duopod (Two legs), Tripod (Three legs) or Quadropod (Four legs) types of Pods.
Panhead A panhead is the most common head found on tripods and are the cheaper of the two main head types. They can be adjusted in all three dimensions by way of three levers. This can make this type of head slow to use, although they are considered the perfect head for landscape shots that include a horizon line or for architectural photography. Ballhead Ballheads consist of a platform that is mounted on a large ball that in turn fits into the base of the head forming a ball and socket joint. Ballheads allows a camera to be aimed quickly, when you have your angle you lock the ball with a single locking knob and you are ready to take the picture. The chief problem with ballhead mounts is that they are expensive and cheaper models can often disappoint.
The main material type that he tripod is made from. The type of material can have a great effect of the weight and durability of a tripod.
Physical Features
Other Features
Every decent tripod needs a quick release system, the Arca-Swiss QR system is highly recomended. The Arca-Swiss system involves small plates which attach to your camera body (or lens tripod collar), which are clamped in via a clamp which rests atop the tripod head. It takes a second or two to attach a camera to the tripod and the attachment is solid. The plates which are used are very low profile and are machined to match the size and contours of the piece of equipment they are attached to. Since they are so compact and clean, a photographer typically purchases a plate for each piece of equipment which needs one and leaves it attached at all times.
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velbon Velbon Dual Function Light Weight Tripod DF-40
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$59.95