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Macro: will a small tripod suffice?

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richj20 Forum Pro • Posts: 10,181
Re: Macro: will a small tripod suffice?
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Gilbert1 wrote:

What is your experience with a tripod for macro photography: Is a small (if it can hold the weight of a Nikon Z6 + Nikkor Z 105mm in my case) tripod as mentioned enough, or is it better to take a slightly larger one? By the way, I also want to use a macro focus rail (now or later)

I have three solutions, depending on the situation.

1. A small tripod that lays flat on the ground. One of the center columns is 3" which I use all of the time. The maximum height with the short column is 50" which serves my needs for subjects higher than ground level.

Folded Length: about 24", weight about 3 lbs

Minimum lens height is about 6" over the ground

2. A table tripod. It has a fixed height, but is useful in certain situations.

3. Matte board with a tripod mounting plate attached putting the camera flat on the ground.

I have a few small shims to level the board. Useful for looking straight into the subject, as below

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