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  1. Kevin Conville

    A Tripod Primer

    I just looked at your link and saw their conclusion about the locks. That, and two bucks will get you a cup of coffee ;) I have a few more thoughts to add. Cam locks need to be kept in adjustment. Most of the time that isn't much of a deal but I've had Manfrotto tripod leg clamps (several...
  2. Kevin Conville

    A Tripod Primer

    I'd like to add a few things to consider about tripods. Collet type leg and center column clamps are stiffer than cam (lever) clamps. Collet type clamps also don't catch on things, potentially opening up, and are less bulky. A very common mistake for beginners is to buy too small a tripod...
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