Tripods & Monopods
Whether you're a pro, or just starting out, a good tripod can take your photos to the next level. Click HERE to read our tripod buying guide.
Say goodbye to shaky images
Looking for a reliable way to take steady photos in every environment? Using a tripod or monopod is one of the fastest and easiest ways to achieve this goal, and can help you improve your photography skills. Mounting your camera on a tripod or monopod eliminates camera shake and helps you take crisp, clear images regardless of lighting conditions or your shooting location.
Other benefits of using a tripod include the ability to "lock" your framing in place between shots and to position your camera in angles that would otherwise be hard to reach, such as overhead or close to ground level. All these features make tripods or monopods a fantastic photography accessory for shooting still images and footage alike, in addition to long-exposure or time-lapse photography.
Not all tripods are created equally
There are plenty of tripods on the market, and each model has its own unique features and benefits. Ultimately, choosing a camera tripod is a matter of preference. If you shoot with heavier equipment such as a DSLR or mirrorless camera, for example, your safest bet is a standard tripod with a payload capacity that's at least three times the weight of your camera and lens. For fans of smartphone photography, on the other hand, a smaller desktop tripod may suffice.
Meanwhile, lovers of sports and wildlife photography generally prefer monopods, which provide a greater level of support and limit camera blur, even with heavier telephoto lenses. Monopods also tend to be faster to set up than standard 3-legged tripods, meaning you won't miss a second of the action before you start shooting. Need a tripod that helps you take smooth, stable shots? Try a fluid pan head or 3-way tripod head, which are used by videographers everywhere to take steady continuous footage.
Start your photo shoot out on the right foot with a tripod
No matter what your photography style is and where you tend to shoot, a tripod or monopod can help you improve the quality of your images and video. Investing in a camera tripod or smartphone mount can help you finesse your footage and stills, and can even allow you to develop your general photography stills.
When choosing a tripod, be mindful of factors such as weight, load capacity, size, and materials. If you plan to take your tripod on the go with you, keep an eye out for lightweight models that can be easily folded down to fit in your pocket or camera bag.
Discover our wide selection of tripods and monopods below and shop online now for 100% Australian stock!
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Leofoto VD-03N Universal Support Stand with Quick Release for Monopods -
Leofoto VH-30R 2-Way Monopod Head with Panning Clamp and PU-100D Plate -
Leofoto MPQ-325C Carbon Fibre Monopod - Camouflage -
Leofoto MF-324CL Pro 4 Section Long Carbon Fibre Video Monopod -
Manfrotto MPMXPROC4 XPRO 4-Section Carbon Fibre Monopod -
Vanguard VEO 2 AM-234TU Monopod with U-Shaped Yoke -
Vanguard U-Yoke Rifle Platform Head for Monopods, Bipods and Tripods -
Manfrotto 236 Spiked Foot for Monopod -
Manfrotto 235 Flex Rubber Head for Monopod -
Manfrotto MPCompact-Foot Replacement Rubber Foot for Compact Extreme Monopod -
Benro Adventure MAD38A Aluminium Monopod -
iFootage Cobra 2 A180-II Monopod with Feet -
BENRO A48FD Monopod and S6PRO Head -
Explorer EX-EXPMONO Carbon Fibre Monopod -
Leofoto MP-326C 6 Section Carbon Fibre Monopod -
Benro A38FD Monopod & S2PRO Head -
3 Legged Thing Alan 2.0 Monopod + Docz Feet -
Vanguard VEO 2S AM-264TR Monopod With Feet -
Manfrotto MVMXPRO500 Monopod w/ Video Fluid Head -
Manfrotto Befree 2-IN-1 Tripod/Monopod Twist-Lock -
3 Legged Thing Alan 2.0 Monopod
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