Kudos to 3 Legged Thing for spicing up the world of tripods with jazzy colors and names, because – like many accessories – the best tripods just aren't as sexy as cameras and lenses. But if you’re a photographer who shoots certain genres such as landscapes, astrophotography and still life, nothing will improve your photographic quality of life more than a good-quality tripod. But here’s the kicker: you’ve got to know how to use it.
I know, I know. How hard can it be? You splay the legs, whack the camera on top and you're good to go. And while these are certainly the broad strokes, I see plenty of photographers (myself included) making these 11 mistakes… don’t let that be you!
