Macro photography is a field that many photographers are involved in. Do I need to use a tripod when taking macro photography? There are many brands of tripods on the market, so which tripod is more suitable for macro photography? We will introduce it in detail next!
Macro photography usually requires the use of a tripod. Why is this? Because of the large magnification of macro lenses, you usually need to be very close to the subject when shooting. The focal length of a macro lens is around 100mm, which makes it difficult to stabilize the image when shooting handheld. Even if you use a stabilizer, when shooting close-up macro subjects, blur will inevitably occur due to the amplified jitter effect. In addition, macro subjects usually need to narrow the aperture to obtain a greater depth of field due to their shallow depth of field. When it comes to balancing exposure, the shutter speed may not be set too high, which may also result in blur.
Therefore, many times when shooting macro subjects, it is necessary to stabilize the camera itself, which requires the use of a tripod.
So, what tripods are recommended for macro photography?
The Italian Manfrotto 055CX carbon fiber tripod + 808RC4 head is a tripod worth recommending. This carbon fiber tripod adopts the latest carbon fiber production technology, 100 carbon fiber round legs, and the patented Q90 quick center axis system, which can quickly convert the center axis from a vertical to a horizontal position without disassembly. The 8 kg load-bearing capacity can meet professional requirements. Used in conjunction with a first-class SLR camera and lens, it is stable and lightweight.
The 808RC4 gimbal is made of aluminum alloy and can support a weight of up to 8 kilograms. It has two balance springs in the front and rear pitch and left and right roll directions, making it more comfortable to operate heavy equipment. The standard quick-release system is used to accommodate larger camera platforms, and is also equipped with a dual-axis bubble level to ensure level shooting.