Investing in a good camera might be one of the best decisions you would have ever taken. By this time, you must be familiar with many of the settings and menus on your camera. A tripod is one of the most essential elements of a photographer’s bag. It is probably the most used tool after your camera and lenses. So here, I have a complete review of the best beginner tripod in the market.
As a starter you should be exploring all fields and genres of photography. Do not restrict yourself to one particular field, you never know, you might be the next Ansel Adams or Steve McCurry.
After spending some time in the field, you will realize that you hands can only support you to a particular extent, after which you need to have a camera bearer. To achieve that shot which is already there in your mind you need to improvise. That’s when you realize the true importance of a good, sturdy tripod.
It is rightly said, that the tripod is of paramount importance when it comes to making awe-inspiring images. In fact some masterpieces were created using one. A tripod is essentially a three-legged stand which acts as a support for your camera. Having said that, there are a lot of options to choose from. Filtering down to one can be a real challenge. So here are a few things to look for as a beginner while selecting tripods.
You don’t need to go out there and search for hours and hours to look for the perfect tripod for you. Because believe me when I say, I have done all of this research for you and here’s my verdict.
This is unarguably the best tripod out there in the market for beginner’s. It can very well get you started on your photographic journey.
A tripod should let you focus more on your photography than your equipment and this is totally an example of that. It uses leg locks instead of twisting levers which make it fast to set it up. Also, the gear less middle column reduces the chances of breakage, because generally geared ones are super flimsy and you don’t want your middle column to malfunction on a shoot.
Made of AMT alloy it is strong as well as comparatively lighter than aluminium based.
The Slik Pro 700DX checks most of the boxes when it comes to selecting the ideal tripod. Below are some salient featured of this tripod.
The best part is you get all of this in a retail package at Amazon . That is a very sweet investment.
Let’s dive into some technical specs.
So, there you have it guys, that’s the best beginner tripod you’ll currently find in the market. It has all the best possible specifications and features which you will need as a starter.
Whether you are shooting landscapes, macro, trying your hand in wildlife this tripod will serve you well for many years to come if taken care of. Although it is not a match for some high end ones but it surely is not a bummer.
If you are a budding photographer looking to increase your skills and are not in a position to spend a fortune on a tripod SLIK PRO 700DX is your go to option. Instead of searching around for hours for a tripod, choose this one and rather spend time on developing yourself as a photographer.
If you have any queries or questions regarding this tripod, feel free to drop a comment below and I’ll be more than happy to help you out.
Shashwat
Founder of TripodsforAll
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I'm so glad to have stumbled upon this, I got a tripod for Christmas from my Fiance' and it meets all of your requirements for a beginner tripod.
Thanks Amanda,
Glad you like it :) Keep visiting for more such content.
Nice outline. I'm a writer who would love to get into the art of taking his own camera shots. Being that I live in an area with outstanding scenery full of bounding hills, forests, and rivers, along with old industrial sites, the possibilities are endless. I write in the urban fantasy genre and base a lot of the scenery on the area in which I live, so to actually bring it to life with awesome photos and videos would be epic.
For that, I've been considering a tripod for quite a while now. Thanks for the outline and how to get started in this craft.
Anytime Todd
I'm glad you like it and if you ever need any doubts you can always reach me.
Cheers
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Actually this is exactly the information that I was looking for about tripod and when I landed to your website and read this post, it answered all my questions in details.
So I’m happy that you decided to write about this topic and share it with people. It’s very useful and can definitely be used as a great source for best beginner tripod.
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Thanks!
Thank you so much Ali!
Glad you like it. Keep checking for new posts.
Also if you ever need a hand, just let me know.
Cheers
Very cool post! I really like your images and layout. Such an inspiration! After reading your post I feel I have to confidence to at least know what to be looking for in a good tripod. You are providing a very valuable service.
Thank you too much
Glad you like it :)
I found the post very detailed and Informative. So so many useful tips and tricks all on one page! Wonderful! I bookmarked to look further. This is a wonderful and carefully reviewed product. Its only possible to have good result when all factors are put into consideration. I am a great fan of The Slik Pro 700DX, and i can attest to the fact that its highly durable and not too expensive to purchase
Thanks a lot, keep checking back for more such content.
Loving your tripod review Shashwat,
The Slik Pro 700dx looks so slick especially with the liquid balancer to help stabilize the camera, I need that! My old tripod doesn't even have that and plus it's so heavy too I regret ever having it. 3.6kg seems really light, I definitely need this as I have to go to hard to reach places a lot. Does it also come with a warranty?
Hello Riaz
I'm glad you found this review helpful. If you need it, kindly check the links in the content. As for your question yes, it comes with a 3yr warranty. Thanks for asking.
The time and effort involved in putting this article together on the best beginner Tripod is really appreciated. This is really an insightful and an informative article. I carefully read your post and I discovered it is really loaded with the right information needed for a newbie on Tripod. Every question I may thought of asking are all answers in your article. I must say you did a great job. I will order for one this week. Good job!
Thanks a lot for your kind words. My motto is simple, to help people and I keep beginners in mind whenever I write a new post.
I absolutely love what I read in this insightful article because it is full of great information. This is fascinating and interesting to me. I'm so interested in taking pictures of beautiful places and with the help of tripod I can achieve my dreams. I so much love the features and the price is pocket friendly. I would love topreaeny this to myself soon.
Thanks for sharing this quality post with us.Regards
Happy that you found it useful. Yes, a tripod does help a lot once you get a hang of it.
Keep checking back for more such content.
I love photography and I usually do not miss any opportunity to get a shot. Preserving memories with a simple shot is one of the best ways to put one's imprint in time. Those pictures would be around for a very long time and even though it is for leisure,it sure has the potential to turn to a second career or even a full time one quite quickly. So,I can see why owning a tripod is not essential but necessary.
And after going through the list of the best beginner tripods to get started,I must agree that the Slik Pro 700DX does seem like a really good one for me. Sturdy legs, light and all the other features for $170, seems like a good deal to me. Thanks for bringing this to us.
You are very Welcome :)
Let me add: photography is magical. You can literally freeze a moment for times to come. Also, if you plan on making an income out of it, you must practice continuously and keep learning. In the process you may upgrade your equipment. But the learning must never stop!
I knew I made a mistake when buying a $49 tripod at Wal-Mart. I don't have a DSLR camera yet but I am working to buy one and upgrade my video camera as well. I am wondering if the tripod you are recommending is versatile enough to handle a DSLR and a video camera I will use to create media for my own blog? I know this is definitely a beautiful tripod where mine was not very sturdy. The twist legs kept collapsing after about 6 month's use and caused me to break a $380 video camera on only its 3rd outing. I was very angry and will not shop for a cheap tripod again in the future, especially once I start buying better photography equipment.
Believe me, I've been there!
It sure is frustrating as hell. But trust me, Slik Pro 700DX is versatile and strong enough to handle any combination below its recommended weight. Go ahead with this one and I'm pretty sure you will notice the difference in your creations :)