Nature photography tip: Choose a lightweight tripod for travel
Thursday 10 July 2025, 16:16 by Rob Dijkstra | 2,342 views | 0 commentsThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
A tripod is one of the heaviest accessories in your camera bag, but sometimes it is essential. Think macro photography, video recordings or long exposures of flowing water and star trails. If you often find yourself missing a tripod, consider a compact carbon model that fits in or attaches to your bag.
A good example is the Leofoto Urban LX-225CT with a Leofoto NB-34 tripod head. When folded, the tripod is just 34 centimetres long and weighs only 1 kilogram, while still offering a working height of 137 centimetres. The NB-34 tripod head has a panoramic function, ideal for smooth video recordings with light to medium-weight cameras.
This tripod strikes a good balance between compactness and functionality. Combined with a smartphone holder (see the next tip), it becomes a versatile tool that you can take with you effortlessly, even on long walks.
About the author
Rob Dijkstra is fotograaf, freelancer voor onder andere Zoom, Sony en Adobe. Rob is specialist op het gebied van filmen met de DSLR en systeemcamera. Zijn passie voor de Nederlandse natuur deelt hij door foto-excursies.
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