takeshimiranda's avatar
Ah OK. The Canon EOS 70D... Nice Camera!

Do you use Tripod? I noticed the ISO at 1000. If tripod, is it the one that is using electronic pivots/rotators?
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No, I'm not using a tripid (though I should be^^), I don't want to carry it around all the time =)
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Long ago, when I was single, I always had my tripod with me. I kept it in my car, when I had a car. When I didn't have a car, I carried my tripod with my bag; my radio antennas were stored between my tripod legs.

Nowadays, there are very portable tripods that fold up and fit into carry bag. There are also monopods that clamp onto stuff; I saw one photographer use on on a tree branch!

:)
Malleni-Stock's avatar
I've seen the clamping ones before, so cool if you have a camera that's not too heavy :)
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That's good to know. :)
Malleni-Stock's avatar
Didn't try them yet but I doubt that they can hold too much weight :)
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Here, they have the small, metal tripods. But I would use that on a sturdy base.

As for testing the weight when getting those portable tripods, affix a tripod mount to a stack of books that weigh as much as your camera. Hit the legs to see what happens.  That's something I do before I buy a new tripod. ;)
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