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[title] Picking Out a Tripod
-[* black] Every hand-held camera is prone to shakes and vibrations that cause blurry photos. Keep images sharp by using a tripod.
+[* black] Every hand-held camera is prone to shakes and vibrations that cause blurry photos. To keep images sharp, use a tripod.
[* black] Selecting the right tripod ultimately boils down to how you plan to use your camera.
[* red] Most of the tripod's height should come from its legs, rather than the center column. Raising the center column makes the tripod less sturdy and should only be used for quick, temporary height adjustments.
- [* orange] If all of your photos are going to be shot with the camera sitting perfectly horizontal, then a standard 3-way panning head is more than adequate. If your photography requires funky angles, look into a ball head-type tripod.
+ [* orange] If all of your photos are shot with the camera sitting perfectly horizontal, then a standard 3-way panning head is more than adequate. If your photography requires funky angles, look into a ball head-type tripod.
[* icon_reminder] Make sure that your tripod is rated to hold the weight that you expect to mount on top of it.
[* icon_note] If your work requires you to move around a lot or trek through the great outdoors, the weight of the tripod itself may be a factor. You may find that a tripod made with lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber, best suits your needs.