Can A Tripod Really Help Me Take A Better Photo With The Canon 7D?

Some people rely on tripods, and some have never even used one let alone touched one. But is this accessory really needed? If so, why? I'm not a professional photographer, I have been photographing for quite a few years now and I can and have taken some very amazing photos. So if you are looking for a professional view on tripods, you won't get it from me. However, if you want a few from someone that has had several cameras and some experience, you will get it from me. And the answer? Is yes.

Tripods are all about stabilization. One of my all-time favorite things to photograph are sunsets, sunrises and moons. These (if they do move) move VERY slowly. I don't know about you, but holding my camera up to my face and clicking off a few pictures gets tiring, and when my arms get tired, they shake, and when you shake, you get blurry pictures. Which of course only leads to more frustration, right?!? I've been in instances where I have tried to lean on things like cars and railings and this just isn't helpful either because you are STILL holding the camera in your hands so you still have some residual shaking going on.

Whereas with something like a tripod for the Canon 7D, you won't have the camera in your hands anymore, your hands will be ON the camera, but the tripod will actually be holding the camera on its own. This of course leads to less blurry pictures and more fun and less stress and frustrations. Also, if you are using a slower shutter speed, these tripods will allow you to take better photos as well! In the same way that you can purchase the cheapest digital camera and have an amazing quality, you can also purchase a cheap tripod and still have amazing quality.

One thing that we suggest before buying anything, have it be an inexpensive digital camera, a tripod, a lens or anything else is to first read a few of our blogs to find the BEST item for your lifestyle and for you. Not all cameras are created the same or have the same options, and not all accessories are created the same or have the same options either. So it's best to find your way through our site before you purchase digital camera accessories or digital cameras!