Why Are You Using Your Tripod Wrong?

[@jimcastanzo8736]

Best explanation of center column I've heard! Well done!

[@christian.irmler]

Thanks a lot, for the kind words, Jim 😊 Nice greetings, Christian

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Super advice as always, my friend

[@christian.irmler]

Thanks a lot, Darren 😊 Have a fantastic week ahead, Christian

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Nice. Got to change to the spikes 👍

[@christian.irmler]

Yes, that's definitely a good idea, Stig 😉👍 Thanks a lot for watching and nice greetings, Christian

[@chrissbayer9561]

Danke für dieses wirklich sehr lehrreiche Video, Christian. Ich habe mich in deinem Negativ-Beispiel bzgl. des Stativ-Aufbaus voll wiedererkannt 🙈😅. Hab noch einen schönen Sonntag und liebe Grüße 👋🏼👋🏼

[@christian.irmler]

Hi Chris, freut mich echt sehr, dass ich dir der Aufbau/Abbautechnik weiterhelfen konnte. Naja, irgendwann waren wir da alle mal dort und haben geschraubt und geschraubt. Ich war da keine Ausnahme 😊 Aber das macht tatsächlich einen großen Unterschied und erleichtert es ungemein sich letztendlich doch für den schnellen Aufbau des Stativs zu entscheiden anstelle eines schnellen Schnappschusses aus der Hand. Schöne Grüße, Christian

[@GuidoVanDeWater]

Good video! I actually never removed the rubber feet haha. Never used those spikes underneath. Maybe I should try it sometimes. Totally agree on that center column. Just use it if you need it. Grt guido

[@christian.irmler]

Hi Guido, I can really recommend, as that's really such a big difference with spikes: the connection between tripod and ground gets simply tighter, so it leads to less micro vibrations, which gets especially important when there is wind, for instance. Have a great Sunday, Christian

[@PhotographyByRune]

I have actually been shooting with a cheap ball head I got from Aliexpress on my manfrotto tripod, and it never had that drooping problem. So I was surprised when i purchased a new tripod with an original MAnfrotto ball head on , and it drooped noticeably. And I ended up purchasing another of those cheap ones, lol. They do wear out quicker than the expensive ones though. I think maybe the problem is that the Manfrotto ball head only has one tightening screw/handle, while my cheapo ball head has two, oposite to each other. for finer adjustments. But I have not used it for long, front heavy lenses, as imostly have wide angle lenses.

[@christian.irmler]

Hi Rune, the interesting thing is that there are indeed some cheaper tools out there with a stunning high quality. It seems that you had really luck with your first one. Really cool 🙂 Thanks a lot for your insights, my friend! Have a great Sunday, Christian

[@Stapelstefan]

Auf weichem Sandstein macht der Gummi absolut Sinn! Insbesondere wenn der Ranger dir die rote Karte gibt nachdem der Sandstein beschädigt wurde…. (Zum Beispiel im Elbsandsteingebirge). In den Alpen braucht man sich natürlich keinen Kopf machen….. Grüße Stefan

[@christian.irmler]

Hallo Stefan, ja völlig klar: In Naturschutzgebieten müssen wir uns selbstverständlich an die dort vorgegebenen Regeln halten und auch sonst müssen wir natürlich unbedingt vermeiden, die Natur zu beschädigen. Wie du schon sagst, in den meisten Gegenden richten die Spikes keinen Schaden an. Aber es gibt ganz klar auch Untergründe, die das nicht vertragen. Vielen Dank für die Ergänzung hier mit deinem Kommentar! Hab einen schönen Sonntag, Christian

[@uncle0eric]

I can't remember who it was, but I remember someone saying every photographer will own 6 tripods in their life, and advised that people spend the money to just buy the 6th at the beginning. I'm already on #5 and wish I had listened.

[@christian.irmler]

Hi @uncle0eric, yes, I absolutely agree. It's better to invest more into a really tripod instead of an expensive camera. A good tripod will even survive a couple of cameras. And don't worry because of #5, by the way: I owned already many more than just 6 tripods 😉 Enjoy your Sunday, Christian

[@TimvanderLeeuw]

One of those questions about tripod and image stabilisation is: should you leave the image stabilisation on, or off, when shooting from tripod? And again, the answer for me is: "it depends". IBIS seems not to harm image quality though, whereas OIS (in the lens) on a body that doesn't have IBIS is better disabled when shooting from a tripod. That is my observation. Then, in windy conditions, IBIS can certainly help when shooting on a tripod.

[@christian.irmler]

Hi Tim, thank you for your thoughts, my friend! Hm, I think to remember that I made already a video about this topic, where I even made tests with and without stabilization. It's already some years ago, but I picked it out for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bafLeYeBjNB7n5Y Stabilization became even better meanwhile. But however, I agree: there are definitely differences between ibis and lens stabilization, and in my experience there are even big differenes between the lenses. I think, it's always good to test new gear at home for different things, just to find out how I have to use it later out in the field, to get the best possible results 🙂 Have a great Sunday, Christian

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Good tips Christian. It's funny I just bought a new ball head for the exact reason you said in this video. I really need to go to Tripods Anonymous, I have way too many tripods! 😂 Thanks for sharing the video buddy cheers

[@christian.irmler]

Hi Adrian, thank you so much, buddy! I also used weak ballheads for years. But that's really such a big difference 🙂 And yes: tripods seem to have that behavior to get duplicated by themselves inside the shelf 😬 Enjoy your Sunday, Christian

[@luzr6613]

Last week I drove off, leaving my tripod at the estuary. My other tripod is broken. The ball-head on my Manfrotto monopod is kaput. It's not easy being me at the moment. Cheers for the tripod video.....

[@ReaamAli-uc7kd]

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[@christian.irmler]

Hi Luzr, I cross my fingers for you that you'll get a working ballhead soon, my friend 😉 Have a great Sunday, Christian

[@don7117]

Tje best change I made with my tripod was from ball head to geared head. I find it much better for precise adjustments.

[@christian.irmler]

Hi Don, geared heads are also a really good solution, for sure. Thank you for adding this here with your comment 😉 Enjoy your Sunday, Christian