Questions tagged “support systems”

Ask the Unique Photo creator community — gear, technique, post-processing and more.

0

votes

2

answers

257

Tripod head won’t hold tilt position — am I tightening the wrong knob?

tripod-headtilt-locktripodpan-locksupport-systems

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

4y ago

0

votes

2

answers

104

Are there standalone geared panning bases for tripod heads?

macropanningsupport-systemsgeared-headstripod-heads

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

6y ago

0

votes

2

answers

85

Are there travel tripods or monopods with spring-loaded one-handed deployment?

support-systemstripodstravel-gearvintage-gearmonopods

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

0

votes

2

answers

96

Why do some vintage tripods have no leg spread stops, and how were they meant to be used?

videosupport-systemstripodsfield-usevintage-gear

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

0

votes

2

answers

90

Looking for a stable tripod for indoor macro work without a center column on a $300 budget

macrobuying-advicesupport-systemsstabilitytripods

user75760

8y ago

0

votes

2

answers

125

Are there objective performance measures for tripods and tripod heads?

support-systemsstabilitytripodstripod-headsgear-comparison

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

0

votes

2

answers

125

Can tripod heads and monopod heads be used interchangeably?

support-systemscamera-supportheadstripodsmonopods

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

0

votes

2

answers

196

Does tripod weight improve stability for long exposures?

support-systemslong-exposuregear-basicsstabilitytripods

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

0

votes

2

answers

226

How do I remove a Manfrotto 498RC2 ball head from a 055 tripod?

tripodsupport-systemsrepairmanfrottoball-head

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

0

votes

2

answers

119

Can I get a ball head under $80 that will securely hold a 7D with a 70-200mm f/2.8?

support-systemstripodscanon-7dtelephoto-lensesball-head

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

0

votes

2

answers

94

How can I test a tripod’s stability, especially in a shop?

buying-advicesupport-systemsstabilitytripods

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

0

votes

2

answers

165

Does a tripod’s load rating include weight hung from a hook or stone bag?

support-systemsstabilitytripodstripod-headsload-capacity

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

12y ago

0

votes

2

answers

77

Can a Manfrotto 562B monopod be disassembled for travel?

monopodsupport-systemsmanfrottogeartravel

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

0

votes

2

answers

113

How can I replace the tension/locking handle on a Manfrotto 745B tripod leveling ball?

tripodsupport-systemsrepairmanfrottoleveling-ball

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

0

votes

2

answers

51

Is there a tripod selector or calculator for matching a camera and lens?

buying-advicesupport-systemstripodstripod-heads

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

0

votes

2

answers

82

What are the two hooks on the Manfrotto 055XB tripod for?

tripodsupport-systemsmanfrottoaccessories

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

14y ago

0

votes

2

answers

102

What should I look for when buying a tripod ball head?

buying-advicesupport-systemstripodspanoramasball-heads

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

14y ago

0

votes

2

answers

116

Do I need a ball head on a GorillaPod SLR-Zoom?

compositionsupport-systemsgorillapodtripodsball-head

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

14y ago

0

votes

2

answers

85

What is the round plate between my tripod and head for, and do I need it?

mountingsupport-systemstripodstripod-heads

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

14y ago

0

votes

2

answers

96

Are carbon-fiber tripods safe to use in very cold weather?

support-systemstripodsgearcarbon-fibercold-weather

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

14y ago

Page 1 of 2