Watch more of my free tutorials that are not on KZread: www.steeletraining.com/

As a semi-professional photographer of nearly 30 years, I wish I would have had this condensed tutorial available to me when I started. Great stuff.

@abhishekgs967

5 жыл бұрын

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Yep, I just watch a dude talk about tripods for 20+ minutes and enjoyed it. Thanks for the information.

@steeletraining

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks man! The secret to making 20 minutes about tripods interesting? I spend weeks making each video to make the info very dense and compact. Because I value your time! -- You can find more of my vides on my website at www.steeletraining.com/

@jasonjones544

7 жыл бұрын

steeletraining and the least I could do is tell you I appreciate it. And visit your website tutorials.

@benframe3880

6 жыл бұрын

Your expertise, attention to detail, and respect for peoples time definitely shows mate.

@JorgeGuzman-sg9gv

5 жыл бұрын

What’s the tripod that’s holding the 70-200mm lens?

@arthurwagar6224

5 жыл бұрын

Mr Steele I like your presentation style. I'm getting a Nikon p1000. Would it work to glue a tripod mount to the average balance point of the cam? Art Wagar.

I have googled this subject to death and never could find the answer to my question. watch a 20 min video and all the questions I have ever had about a tripod were answerd and the super secret tip was golden

@steeletraining

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

@dadude4960

6 жыл бұрын

a small addition: go to flee markets. i bought a 450€ tripod for 10€.

@ELBlDu

5 жыл бұрын

@@dadude4960, way 2 go.....excellent tip. Esp now while allot are moving to mirrorless, lots of gear will e up 4sale/ grabs/ dibs for the early bird... Thanks 4 the great idea

I love the way this guy's mind is structured, he's a born lecturer. And, yes, I watched (and enjoyed) the 23 minutes and 14 seconds of this video about... tripods!

The last tip was the cherry!

@ELBlDu

5 жыл бұрын

Party on Yuri

I have been trying to decide on a tripod for about a week. I watched 20 plus videos on KZread about them. None of them compare to this complete and informative presentation. I appreciate your “Tripods 101” approach. That is extremely helpful to beginners like me. However, you also provide information that experienced photographers can find valuable. Thank you for your help!

I love when he says "believe me, I've done it" ^^

I bought my tripod in 2011(Cullmann Magnesit 528 + CW30 head). I carefully took a look at what I wanted and based on my "technical knowledge" about photograpy and such made a purchase. So happy to say that looking at this video I made the right choise at that time. Just to say; this video will help you out to buy the tripod that fits you well. Oh and years later (ie. last week) I had a small issue. The quick-release-plate fell apart and I lost some parts.... Needless to say I couldn`t use it anymore...... So I emailed the people from Cullmann (the claim to give a 10 year waranty when registered) for help. No worries, the`ll send a new releaseplate under waranty....... How good is that! Just great!

Can't believe I just watched 20mins of tutorial just for tripods. I was hooked because you were interesting and not boring and gets to the point without any unecessary diversion. Subscribed!

I watched this 2 years ago and I spent 23 minutes again today. Great video and super informative!

You don't even know how grateful I am to have found your channel 🙏🏼

As a new photographer doing a workshop in August this is the best advice I have heard in all the videos I've watched! Your content is excellent.

So when I clicked on this vid, I said to myself, probably not much content I don't already know. Man, that crow sure tastes good. 20 mins of stuff I totally didn't know about tripods. Damn, well done dude, the last tip specifically....huge life saver!! Lol.

@YourMajesty143

4 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆 Great to see all the humble comments in here admitting their skepticism. I made the same mistake too.

This is the most thorough tripod tutorial I have ever seen. Excellent job. I think you touched on every aspect of the tripod and it's usage. Thank you.

Phil, I'm more of a video guy than a photo guy, but I stumbled on your video on lens hoods and the next thing I knew I was several videos into your playlist. I love your clarity, professionalism, humor, and humility in these videos and have learned a lot. You gained a subscriber!

I agree with the comments about watching a video on tripods for 20 mins. I thought it would be boring but it went by in a flash - which means it was interesting and useful. I know more about buying a tripod than ever before. Great job Phil!

@joaniejohnson3346

6 жыл бұрын

I looked up how to KZread. Im wanting to use my iPad to record....

@ELBlDu

5 жыл бұрын

@@joaniejohnson3346 so? Who cares?....was that a question or a statement?

@xeenslayer

5 жыл бұрын

Me too, I thought I'd have to forward through most of it but I actually watched the entire video! Really informative, great job!

@MajorAddiction

5 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there PCOM

I didn't even realise when the 20 minutes flew by. Such a holistic information on tripods. I have been running crazy looking how to buy my first tripod and I didn't know so many aspects of a tripod to be kept in mind before buying one. Thank you so much Phil! You provided the information in such crisp and precise manner. I didn't get bored for even a second although I thought I would be in the beginning. Great job!

This might be the best compelling and informative tripod videos on youtube. covers a lot of areas, simply explained and easy to follow. I learned so much . Thank you!

Congratulations. This is the first (of many) that actually instructs the USE of the tripod and not merely its features. You might expand this to show the use of the three types of heads. Nobody actually packages this instruction. Thank you.

There is not too many videos I can sit through for 20+ minutes...informative and resolved some questions for me. Much appreciated!

Absolutely the most complete explanation of tripods on the planet. Thank you for a great video.

PHENOMENAL video. Easily the best I've seen on tripods

Of all the photography videos on KZread , I've found yours to be the most informative and pleasant to listen to. I've subscribed to your channel and will be checking out all your other videos. Thank you!

I’m just getting back into photography after many years and have been watching all kinds of instructional videos on KZread. Even though it’s 3 years old, this is one of the best I’ve come across - a very refreshing, straight-forward approach and presentation. Some folks get carried away with affectations or are so full of themselves you worry they might explode. This is clear and to-the-point. Thank you, I’m going to look for more of your videos.

Can't believe it's taken me this long to find this channel. What excellent information with a concise and easily understandable delivery. Thank you!

i was about to buy tripod and happened to end up on this site. You touch every important topic and don't talk too much of unnecessary things like 99% of the articles out there do. Thank you, you got a subscriber right now. I know what to look in tripods now!

You're great! Thanks for the tips. Im working with tripods every day and never thought of using the third leg as a stabiliser before.

I didn't know how little I knew about tripods! I was about to run out the door but got distracted for 20 minutes watching this! Very informative, very enjoyable to watch. Subbed!

steeletraining : Thanks Phil for the making of this inclusive Tripod how-to video , including the section on " Everything you ever wanted to know about Tripods yet were afraid to ask ! "

I came in for a few seconds and stayed until the end. This might be the best thing I've ever watched about tripods. Thanks.

It's easy to assume you know everything about a "simple" topic like this - but that IS tip is profound - I was getting a correction blip every so often in my videos and didn't know what was causing it. (Thanks!) - and that last tip - woah!

@steeletraining

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jo! Comments like this keep me inspired to produce more.

Awesome! the one-stop video that clarifies all I need to know about the tripod. Thanks for such clarity!

Very informative. This video answers pretty much all my questions i had! It is obvious that you know what you are talking about. Thank you!

Phil's videos are always a joy to watch as his means of delivery is so relaxed. Great stuff...

Many thanks for your helpful steeletraining.com. After 50+ years of on-and-off hobbyist photography, I still have an enormous amount to learn and appreciate your help. FWIW, although disconnecting one's neck strap when working with a tripod makes a lot of sense generally, I find that at my advanced age I feel much more secure knowing that if I make a dumb move, my camera won't end up on the pavement-so I keep the neck strap on.

Just getting started with photo and video. This tripod video was by far the most comprehensive and helpful video on this topic I have found. Your advise definitely helped me decide where to start for my tripod. Thank you!!! Your last tip was absolutely a life saver. Now I know which quick mount is right for me. Well done sir.

It seems like ages since I've seen one of your videos, they are always informative no matter how long you've been using a camera.

The best video I've seen about this topic, he answered all of my questions. 3 years too late, but I'm just getting in to the photography field and I really wanted to know about tripods as I'm looking to get one for myself... Thank you so much for this.

Great video series, informative and not filled with extra stuff / advertisements. On point!

Love the tutorial - It covers everything one needs to know how to choose and use a tripod.

Subscribed after watching the first video on this channel, and just let it keep playing videos in the list. Super informative and clear. Incredibly useful information. Thank you, Phil, you're a gift.

To check for vibrations, use a telephoto, put camera on manual focus, disable image stabilization, and magnify the live view 10x. Then tap the camera and count how long it takes for the image to be perfectly still.

The best and most complete video I've seen on tripods. Thank you !!!

Fantastic tutorial, informative, full of great tips and with a hint of humor/usefulness in the end. Watched the whole thing!

FABULOUS! I've been shooting since 1976 and love coming across info that I didn't know or realized. This video is packed with GREAT information that I didn't realize I didn't know... not to mention that very useful final tip! Thank you very much!!!

Came to learn about tripods, stayed for the special tip at the end. Sure glad I did.

Excellent content and presentation, and I thought knew all about one of the most important pieces of equipment I own. Most of my photos are shot on a tripod, and I considering buying another. Thank you so much!

When I first clicked the link, I was like, WHAAATZ??!! 23 mins of talking about freaking tripods. But the whole video was not only informative but also extremely entertaining. By far, the beer tip was the best! :D Love your teaching style - concise, precise and entertaining.

Excellent presentation, sir. You maintained a good flow throughout the video, establishing each topic and relating it to the next seamlessly, all without sounding monotonous or droning. Nicely done!

Very well-made and informative video about tripods! Thank you so much!

Solid! I am in the market for a new tripod. I have watched a few hours of different reviews etc. Your video is by far the best video of the bunch especially for beginner to intermediate level photogs. Detailed, casual and insightful with the added bonus of helpful usage tips when on location.

@steeletraining

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

I love that you have the Slik tripod right there. I picked mine up for $7 at goodwill and still use it to this day. It's definitely budget and it's a wonderful starter. Thank you for this video. I enjoyed it very much!

Crisis averted. Comes in handy, especially out in the wilderness. Great video and I never thought about the strap inducing vibration.

Nice video. Very concise without being overly dry. Well done.

Absolutely enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for your time in making it.

All in one video. Concise precise clinical...thankx a million.

That final tip was the icing on the cake. Good job!

After viewing many KZread videos, finally a video for tripods covered all portions. Many of my doubts are cleared with this single video. My heartly thanks to you. Initially I made a mistake by buying a cheap tripod. Now I understand well.

I'm floored by this video on such an important - yet completely overlooked - topic. Having watched a number of tripod videos on youtube before this one, I can safely say you are one of only very few you-tubers that has actually thought through the many tripod issues and made an insightful video on this topic. Some guys actually make a living of calling a few tripod manufacturers to get 2 units for free in the mail and then, after 2 days of taking a few pics and beers, create a video where they struggle with even the most basic principals of ANY tripod, but then rant on and on about what they perceive as deficiencies of their new equipment and the color of the stripes on the carbon. It would almost be comical, if it didn't hurt the very companies that just sent them expensive equipment to test! But then your video came along and made my (tripod) day. It's obvious you have a LOT of experience and are willing to share it with us photographic neophytes. Thank you very much for all your insights and sharing your knowledge! BTW: wouldn't the hammock be far more safe to weigh down the tripod as opposed to using the "convenient" hook? It would seem to me you don't want extra weight pulling down on your extension. I think weighing down the three legs themselves should be preferable for vibration reduction, especially on carbon tripods that are stiffer than aluminum and already have a propencity to reduce vibration. Do you have a different view?

@steeletraining

4 жыл бұрын

I agree that the hammock is probably more stable than the hook, but have not tested that theory.

Yes, the last tip was the best. Great information on the entire video.

I'm just getting into photography and facing buying my first tripod -- this was invaluable! Thanks!

Finally! The mystery of the hook at the bottom of the tripod’s center pole has been lifted! Thank you so much! Tons of useful information ❤️

Loved it! Very well explained. Thank you!

Loved how you made info about tripods interesting. I actually watched the whole 23mins.

Thank you for the excellent tutorial! One of the best (if not the best) out there on tripods!

This video just got you another subscriber! Fast moving and very informative. I’ve watched a number of videos about tripods yours stands out.

Thank you for your generosity in sharing your expertise.

Phil, thanks for the info. I learned something new today. I am a tripod aficionado myself: owning a carbon fiber Gitzo with Arca Swiss head. I am surprised that you didn't address a few small topics: 1. Arca Swiss plate system. 2. Tripod stiffness or lack thereof of the yoke. For example, I've run across some carbon fiber tripods that use yokes made of plastic. It makes the whole tripod wobble like a bamboo forest. 3. Carrying a tripod -- bag for the entire tripod, bag only for the head, and/or strap. 4. Brand names to look for: Manfrotto, Gitzo, (ugh) Velbon, etc.

@pizzafroth1521

Жыл бұрын

Tripod yoke? What do ya mean?

This has been one of the most educational videos I have seen in KZread. Thank you so much for making this. I love the last tip btw!

Great info and well presented to keep you interested the whole way through. Thanks.

Really great video! I'm amazed that I could be riveted by a video on tripods for almost 25 mins. Terrific presentation, congrats.

BRILLIANT! Great stuff, how i got sucked into a long video about tripods is one thing, gaining all this knowledge two days after I ordered one online is the kicker! Thanks for making me smahter.

I started with the hoods video, then the filters, and now watching about tripods (I am looking for one)... an amazing way to explain (by the way, english is not my mother tongue and I understand all). Thanks for your advises.

Very simple yet detailed, straight to the point, and technically helpful guide. Thank you for making this video.

This guy is so great on explaining Everything in photography! He is the “go to” man for photography !

Very informative video full of all type of Tripod related details. You covered even the smallest of the things like how to walk with a Tripod or tricks like Coin placement, Camera bag hanging as weight with a bungee chord etc. I learnt a lot about all Types of Tripods in this single video which I didn't get in probably 20 other videos which I watched before this one. Good Work Mr. Steele, you got a follower now.

This is an amazingly helpful video. The best I have seen and I have come back to it again years later. I was just about to put a like on it and realised that I have already done it. Thanks for doing it and making it so informative. Very grateful!

Best tripod tutorial video on KZread. Thank you for posting it! 😀

Very good. We used the beer bottle cap trick often during our Nicaragua assignment for the Dallas Herold in 1979. Keep up the good work.

Everything you need to know about tripods...and I'm in the market for a new one, so I'm glad I watched...thanks...great vlog

Wow, I didn't know what I didn't know! (I hope that makes sense.) Another great video Phil, thank you!

@steeletraining

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike, I know what you mean. Before I started researching this one, I didn't know how much I didn't know about tripods. Glad you found it helpful.

WOW! This video is very informative, I didn't know so much went into selecting/using a tripod. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Thanks, Phil. Some great tips and great delivery - no nodding off while watching - thanks!

You're the best, Phil. Thank you very much!

That last tip is a life changer! Thanks so much Phil!👍👍👍 ✨

I know what I'm about to say others had said it all but I'm still gonna say it. I have been googling for days and have watched other videos to find out what i want/need but i got nothing from them but everything from your video. I love how you state the pros and cons. I really enjoyed to watch every second of your video, seems like I'm not the only one that amazed with themselves that watch a 23 mins video about tripod LOL. Thank you for your video 😄❤️

I agree with the others. After searching and watching a myriad of tripod videos, this was absolutely the best. Phil Steele, thank you!

Thanks for the video, the best video I have seen detailing tripods, and one that I can finally understand. I have never used the tripods with the separate heads and did not understand how they went together. Great explanation all round, thanks.

You were born to teach. Very clear easy to follow information. Thank you

What a remarkable tutorial! Elegant, comprehensive, kept me interested all throughout.

This man just referred to being able to open a beer as a life or death situation. You sir... have just earned yourself a subscriber. CHEERS

Thank you for this! I am just starting to get serious about photography. You're videos are enjoyable, informative, and completely relatable.

As I started to watch this, I tried reading the comments and saw that the last tip is somehow very important. Did'nt expect that but it's mind-blowing 😂. Overall, this is a very educational video. *automatically pressed the subscribe button

Your voice was so soothing that I nodded off on and off. Quite informative. I will check out your other videos.

Man , it has been such a very long time waiting for your new vids ... as always , it is detail , helpful and very easy understand . Thanks

Thank you for such a descriptive tutorial. Now that I am in the market for a new tripod, this has answers tonnes of questions. Thanks again!

That last tip did it for me. I enjoy your videos, clear and good tips. You have another subscription to your channel!

Fab videos. Very thorough and easy to listen to. Thanks

To be honest, your videos are really good and better than multiple other new style youtubers who are only trying to sell one brand of something and make the other one looks ugly Love the way you teach