Kudos to 3 Legged Thing for spicing up the world of tripods with jazzy colors and names, because – like many accessories – the best tripods just aren't as sexy as cameras and lenses. But if you’re a ...

When you first get a tripod for a camera, it seems pretty self-explanatory. You attach your camera to the top of the tripod with a mount, and then you unfold its three legs to keep the camera steady.