Tripods: What Matters, What Costs More & What’s Worth It

Emery brings out his tripod collection, and Nick wonders why his Sachtler has the audacity to fall apart after only a decade of regular use.This week on Just 2 Camera Guys, we talk through choosing a tripod for photography and video—from compact travel setups to heavy-duty sticks. We cover stability, height, carbon fibre versus aluminum, ball heads versus fluid heads, counterbalance, and the quick-release plate headache of switching between a tripod, gimbal, and teleprompter.Along the way: budget gear versus premium options, keeping sand out of your tripod, and a Regina Pats camera choice involving an angry coach and a saxophone-playing Squirtle.Watch the Pats moment we’re talking about:https://www.youtube.com/live/aO08NDhz...Practical advice, strong opinions, and possibly more tripods than one person needs.