This post is the first among the many to come in the future which features the “Aha!” moments involving photography. We are kicking off the series with a couple of “I didn’t know I could do that” features of camera tripods.
Tripods
Oft-Used orientation – Horizontal
Most of the times the tripod will be used to support the camera horizontally. Like this.
Vertical orientation
A camera can be placed to make a vertical orientation on the tripod. This orientation is useful when you want to take photos in portrait orientation.
Sky-face orientation
It is possible to make the camera face upwards using the same tripod. Here is how to do it.
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Also you can achieve this orientation with out rotating the moving flap of the tripod. It is by mounting the camera reversely like shown below.
I don’t know how often you would want these orientations, but it is always good to know. Aint it?
