Tripod: Don’t leave home without it…or shouldn’t you?

Generic tripod from China

“Hey Nic! I’ve got two questions for you: what do I look for in a tripod and, when I get one, should I always bring it?” I’ve been asked these two questions as of late (by some of my friends) so for today’s entry, I’ll try and answer the first question. As for bringing the tripod or not, it’s really up to the user.