How to maintain the tripod？

Tripod is essential in photography. Especially when some outdoor scenes are difficult to shoot, the role of the tripod comes into play.

However, many people only know to bring a tripod as one of the equipment for photography, but they do not know that there are many rules that need to be paid attention to when using a tripod.

Have you learned about these rules of use of tripods?

If you have these situations in the process of using a tripod, it may disturb others and make people feel that your behavior is impolite.

1.     Do not put away the tripod while walking

Imagine that you are carrying a tripod and walk directly across the street with people coming and going. The legs of the tripod are long. If you accidentally bump into someone, the force is not small which will definitely cause others' dissatisfaction.

So when you are walking you should put the tripod away. It is best to fold it up and put it in a bag.

2. Place a tripod in the aisle

Setting up a tripod on a dark trail will not only trip people, but also break your beloved camera.

It's best not to put it in a place with a lot of traffic. After all, it's not good if someone accidentally bumps into it. Such as museums and crossroads.

3.Put the tripod in the bag without tightening it

Some people are more careless and fail to tighten the three legs of the tripod when storing it. In this way, when walking with the tripod, the tripod will easily open automatically and hurt others.

In addition to the using precautions, how can we save the tripod after use to avoid premature damage and prolong its service life?

1.     Regular maintenance

Regular maintenance of your tripod is a crucial thing. If you are disassembling and cleaning, you need to remember the order of disassembly and each part.

If you are worried about forgetting, you can write a memo to record the order of disassembly, and take a photo before disassembling, so that you can check it when reinstalling. Use a clean, soft cloth to clean the assembly, while using a small bristle brush to clean the swirls.

2.     Beware of rain and snow

Using a tripod to take pictures, outdoor shooting is unavoidable., it is easy to do that is shooting in normal weather conditions. If you encounter bad weather conditions, you need to pay attention.

There are some gaps in the joints of the tripod. Weather such as wind, sand, rain and snow will cause certain erosion to the tripod. In the long-term, it will damage the legs of the tripod and affect the service life of the tripod.

If you shoot in extreme weather or in an environment like sea and sand, you must pay attention to cleaning. Use a clean rag and water to clean the tripod. It must be dried and then folded for storage.

3.     Avoid hot and cold switching

Avoid switching the tripod quickly in hot and cold environments. For example, when you come back from shooting outdoors in the winter, don't put the tripod next to the stove or heater as soon as you enter the door.

It should also be noted that it is necessary to avoid vigorous rotation to prevent the pull button and other parts from breaking.