Every photographer needs a tripod to get those tack sharp photos or long exposures, but there are times when tripods become annoying and it's time to put them down. 

If you want to do any of the following, you need a tripod:

• Long exposures
• Tack sharp photos
• HDR
• Focus stacking
• Stroboscopic photos
• Food or Product photography

There are many more times when a tripod really helps, and it's an essential tool. 

We'll discuss which types and materials to buy depending upon your needs. Some tripods cost a lot more than others, some are bigger than others, and there's no need paying for features you aren't going to use.

You'll learn how to decide which tripod materials and features matter most to you so you can make the right buying choice.

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