Sturdy tripods
We’ve rated all the latest best-buy tripods from compact travel models to full-sized sticks – and this is the long and short of it
Just as with lenses, photographers need different types of tripods to suit varying needs. Some will favour a compact travel tripod that folds down really small and can be easily stowed, as well as being fairly lightweight to lessen the load. Others will want a high and mighty tripod that extends to a lofty maximum height and puts the emphasis on top-end stability and rigidity. Either way, ball heads are generally preferred, as they enable quick and easy adjustment over a wide range of movement.