Macro: will a small tripod suffice?

BBbuilder467 wrote:

With an articulating or tilting LCD, it's not difficult at all to use the camera reversed. If you practice a few times on a tabletop, it gets to be almost second nature. I probably use the column reversed more than not for nature close-ups. The worst thing is all the image are upside down, so you have to rotate them for display.

With the extending column, I can reach the height of most flowers and shrubs. For flowers, I always need some adjustment for height.

The only way I know of to frame from ground level is with the column reversed. Mushrooms are typically only a few inches off the ground.

I tried the Ultrapod, Gorillapod, and Slik Mini II. They were all practically useless in rough terrain for close-ups.

Thanks for thinking along again. Unfortunately my Nikon Z6 does not have a tiltable LCD, maybe there are tools. Otherwise I would find it a bit difficult. That extending column does have its advantages, even if you want to go higher.

I am happy with all your responses. I'm going to see what it's going to be.

Without the tilting LCD, I'd be flat on the ground to focus. With the tripod splayed fully, that's about as low as you can get on your knees. When you tilt the lens upwards, you won't be able to see the stationary LCD. Aside from size and weight, you might not gain much over a standard tripod.

If the camera is much lower than 12" off the ground,I have a hard time framing with a stationary LCD if the camera isn't pointing downward. I assumed you had a moveable LCD, so you wouldn't have to lay down in the mud and muck.

I have a moveable LCD but I thought you meant a tiltable LCD that rotates completely on its axis (if that even exists).