How to choose between camera and tripod?

When choosing camera and tripod, the following key factors need to be considered:
Requirement positioning: Firstly, clarify your photography needs. Is it professional photography or daily recording? Is it shooting portraits or landscapes? Different demands have varying performance requirements for cameras. For example, professional photography may require a higher pixel camera and better image quality, while daily recording can choose a lightweight and portable camera.
Budget considerations: The price of cameras varies greatly, ranging from a few thousand yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. If the budget is limited, you can choose an entry-level camera with higher cost-effectiveness; If the budget is sufficient, professional grade cameras can be considered.
Brand and Model: There are many camera brands on the market, such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc. Each brand has its own characteristics and advantages, and you can choose the suitable brand and model according to your preferences and needs.
Selection of tripod: A tripod is an important tool for stabilizing a camera, which can avoid photo blurring caused by hand shaking and meet shooting needs such as long-term exposure. When choosing a tripod, the following aspects need to be considered:
Material: The material of the tripod includes metal, carbon fiber, etc. Metal tripods have strong load-bearing capacity but heavy weight; Carbon fiber tripod is lightweight but expensive.
Load bearing capacity: Select the maximum weight that can be supported according to the shooting requirements. It is usually recommended to choose a tripod that can withstand 1.5 times the total weight of the camera, lens, and other accessories.
Height and portability: It is recommended to have a maximum height of 1.6 meters or more and a folding length of 35-50 centimeters, which is suitable for travel. Portability is poor above 60 centimeters.
Type of gimbal: Ball gimbal is suitable for quickly adjusting shooting angles, 3D gimbal is suitable for precise fine-tuning, and hydraulic gimbal is suitable for video shooting.
Additional features of the tripod: the inverted center axis is suitable for low angle shooting, the hook design increases stability, and the phone clip or Bluetooth remote control can be used for multiple purposes.