Standart tripod

Hi ,

I have Canon G5.
Does all tripods are standart and they are all fit to my camera?
If not , what type/specification do I need to look for?

thanks

Most tripods are either 1/4 or 3/8 inch and there are adaptors to convert
from one to the other. Unless you are dealing with a truly off-off brand
there should be no problem.

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"Jul" wrote in message
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Hi ,

I have Canon G5.
Does all tripods are standart and they are all fit to my camera?
If not , what type/specification do I need to look for?

thanks

Most are standard -- any photo or video tripod should do the job.
However, the job of the tripod is to keep your camera steady, so it
helps if you pick out a sturdy one.

Cheers,
Julian
http://www.shuttertalk.com


Jul wrote:
Hi ,

I have Canon G5.
Does all tripods are standart and they are all fit to my camera?
If not , what type/specification do I need to look for?

thanks

Jul wrote:
Hi ,

I have Canon G5.
Does all tripods are standart and they are all fit to my camera?
If not , what type/specification do I need to look for?

thanks



Most all consumer and prosumer tripods use a 1/4 x 20 screw size and
thread. Some very heavy duty pro tripods used primarily for older video
cameras use a 3/8 inch screw. You need to be sure the tripod uses the
1/4 x 20 screw/thread.

I'm also shooting with a Canon G5 and it does take a tripod with a 1/4 " x,
which I believe is standard for most cameras.
Close to a year ago I picked up a nice used tripod and the Canon 420ex
flash and I must say there both a must if you can afford.

Rick


"Jul" wrote in message
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Hi ,

I have Canon G5.
Does all tripods are standart and they are all fit to my camera?
If not , what type/specification do I need to look for?

thanks

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"Jul" wrote:

Hi ,

I have Canon G5.
Does all tripods are standart and they are all fit to my camera?
If not , what type/specification do I need to look for?

Most tripod nuts are a standard size.
What are you going to use the tripod for? Will it sit around at home or
in a studio for portraits? Buy a big and heavy one.
Do you drive and take it with you? Get one that suits you - on that
extends to at least to eye level.
Do you plan to travel with it - get a lightweight one. The Velbon P-Max
checks in at just 800g. Many tripods have a quick release nut - you
screw the nut and housing to the camera and then attach it to the tripod.