Camera Tripod
 

Can anyone tell me if the fittings and fixtures on tripods are generic to fit cameras.

I'm looking for one for a Nikon Coolpix 610.

Any recommendations?

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Yes they are generic.

I can't recommend one, best to go in a shop and get a feel for one you like based on what you can afford and to suit your needs.

Just remember turn off Vibration Reduction (VR) on the lens when you use a tripod. And either use a remote or timed shutter release will help too.

All the info you need is here.

https://photographylife.com/how-to-c...-a-dslr-camera

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Thanks.

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Where are you going to use it. Indoors, outdoors, both?

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Often repeated, yet rather bad advice.

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It would be helpful to answer what is and why? I beg to differ.

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Nice bridge, picked one up myself a few weeks ago. And yes generic.

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Tripod mounts are standard, well almost - there is the standard screw fitting, but some tripods use an additional quick release fitting, with an adapter screwed to the camera which fits a lever operated release on the tripod.
You can get separate quick release adapter sets that fit a standard tripod.

My tripod was a few quid from the charity shop.

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A tripod without some sort of quick release is practically a sin these days.

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I go for ones that I can easily carry, are easily deployed, and the right height for me.

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You talking tripods or women Taf? ;)

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Keep an eye out on fleabay. Should be able to pick up a Manfrotto 190xprob or 055xprob kit (tripod plus the 3-way head) for 50-100 quid. There are a couple on there right now.

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It works for both ;)

Basically, if it doesn't fit the criteria, I would end up thinking, "Sod it, I'll leave it behind..."

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:D