tripod - how often do you use one ?

I used that thing for video.

If you fall into the class of homo sapiens, then it doesn't suit your style for photogrpahy. You need to be a hulk to want to carry the thing around when shooting 35mm

DocFrankenstein wrote in post #2404437
I used that thing for video.

Ahh.. you did the obvious thing and looked at my gear list

I originally bought it for video, but put the Manfrotto head on it for my film camera(s), and yes 'that thing' is a bit cumbersome. I hear the Dynatran CF ones are pretty good VFM.

It depends on what I am shooting.

For wildlife and macro shots I use a tripod most of the time, say 90%

For landscapes I sometimes get lazy, but use a tripod for 30-50%. If I am realy serious about the shot I use a tripod.

For sports I usually find it more convenient to shoot hand held, but occasionally I find a place where I can set up a tripod, say 10% of the time. Reviewing the percentage of sharp shots I keep promising myself I will use a tripod more often.

For travel it depends on the trip. If I am travelling mainly for photography I will use a tripod for a high percentage of shots, 75-90%. If I am just travelling and take a camera to document the trip I often leave the tripod at home and rely on IS.

kevin_c wrote in post #2403900
Mine just gathers dust sat in the corner of the lounge - I really must use it more, but I can't be a*sed to carry it out with me, and it doesn't suit my style (yes I do have one )

I only use it for macro/product shots and don't take these very often...

Dido here even the couch part

ScottE wrote in post #2405881
Reviewing the percentage of sharp shots I keep promising myself I will use a tripod more often..

and I think thats what my problem is .. as naturally I have handshake .. so trying to keep the camera still enough not to have any blur I am finding really hard. Maybe I am just critical ... and i am worried as they do seem big to work with ... but I have found I am using some slow shutter speeds and my hands will not keep that still, for that long lol...

interesting how many dont use them btw .. and yet all the "top" professional swear by them .. - and I have to say looking at photo's on here I would love to know how many are hand held cos there are some fantastic photo's posted.

Always use it for landscapes and existing light. Hand held for family parties and at places where tripods are not allowed

I'm a wedding photographer. Last time I used my tripod it was to hold a flash and umbrella. I don't remember the last time I put my camera on a tripod, I use IS lenses instead.

Some of the best wedding photographers I know use a tripod mounted medium format camera with a digital back for formal portraits of the wedding party. For everything else they use a hand held camera.

tim wrote in post #2413639
I'm a wedding photographer. Last time I used my tripod it was to hold a flash and umbrella. I don't remember the last time I put my camera on a tripod, I use IS lenses instead.

love your work .. and like that you have all the information with each photo

They must be pretty high end to have a medium format camera with a digital back, those things are expensive. You'd have to be at the top end to afford that kind of gear with a reasonable payback period.

I use mine about 90% of the time. I find that I get used to carrying it.
I'm mostly shooting low light landscapes so for me it's a must have tool. I find
that it also helps with composition as you tend to take a little more time before
you take the shot.