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Macro: will a small tripod suffice?

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OP Gilbert1 Regular Member • Posts: 329
Re: Macro: will a small tripod suffice?

richj20 wrote:

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.

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.

Thanks for your comment. And what a beautiful picture of the first true leaf.

 Gilbert1's gear list:Gilbert1's gear list
Nikon Z6 Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
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