People around here seem to think that Silk makes some of the better cheap tripods. I don't know if that one is worth getting at all, most cheap tripods blow. I had a "medium" duty Sunpak tripod, and ...

Tripods are must-have accessories on genres from astrophotography to video – but browsing through the options is often overwhelming and, frankly, a bit boring. After all, tripods are just sticks to ...

I decided that my $20 cheap-o tripod holding up a camera with a $1,600 lens was silly enough. I have an older aluminum-leg version of that tripod. I love that "pro" series crossbeam center column. I ...

During the height of my (admittedly short-lived) freelancing career, I was writing at least three beauty stories a week, and my then-editor insisted that I illustrate these with photos of my face to ...

In the market for a tripod? You probably have a good idea of what to look for if you're an old hat at photography, but beginners might find the task more difficult. After all, there are hundreds of ...

Left your tripod at home? Add some tripod-like stabilization to your camera with just a pen and some string. The "stringpod" will help you take sharp photos by reducing your hands' shakiness. Part of ...