can a tripod hold any kind of camera?

Question

let's say my digicam is casio exilim z600..can i just buy any tripod at the store? or there is really an exact model for a certain digicam. thanks.

Answer 1

As far as I know, tripod mounts for cameras are universal. You should be able to mount the Casio on any tripod, just make sure the camera has a screw hole.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Check out the offerings at your local camera store. Most department/discount store tripods are of lower quality and a waste of money. Look for names like SLIK, BOGEN, MANFROTTO. Make sure it has a 3-way pan/tilt head and a "quick release".

Make sure it "fits" you - if you're 6' tall buying a tripod that extends to only 5' isn't a good idea. However, buying one that extends to a height taller than you means that you don't have to fully extend the legs which translates into a more stable platform. Make sure the locks on the legs are easy to use and lock tightly. Its a good idea to never extend the center column more than a couple of inches.

Carry the tripod around the store to check its weight. The best tripod is one you'll actually carry with you - if its heavy and bulky you'll probably leave it at home. If the tripod has a carry bag or strap buy it.

Answer 3

Every small format camera made today has a 1/4" tripod socket, and virtually every tripod you're likely to find will come with a 1/4" tripod screw.

Some medium format and large format cameras have a larger(3/4") tripod thread, however you're not likely to encounter any tripod which supports this unless you pay several hundred dollars or more for your tripod from a camera store.

Answer 4

I use a Manfroto tripod with a fluid cartridge head. It's especially useful for video as it eliminates the jerky movement of cheaper heads. The tripod is sturdy and can setup at a nice height. You can find less expensive systems but once you use a good one, you wonder why anybody would. I think you can check them out at a Wolf Camera store. I use the same tripod head for both video and SLR camera work.

Answer 5

let me stress what Bill G says.

All tripods are made to fit any camera with a tripod mount.

BUT the rest of the story is;
do u want a flimsy, shaking tripod that will rock in a slight breeze, or do u want one that will hold the camera steady in a hurricane - well u get the picture none will - so u can take available light pics. Unless u want it to only take daylight pics of yourself don't bother with the former

do u want it to balance for quick pics. - u might want a monopole.

Answer 6

may be you try looking for tripods either for that specific cam model or for casio digicams. it is better to ask in stores which cams are compatible for the their tripod.
i think a tripod can be used for a set different models which have similar structures/sizes.
for example, sony sells tripod that can be used only for their cybershot models

Answer 7

The answer is- if it has a "female" attachment hole on the bottom of it which almost all cameras do- then yes any tripod will work.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

nope they should all be universal just go check out in ur nearest retail store what size you would like ur tripod to be