Working with a tripod

A tripod enables you to close the aperture of your shot down if you require a greater depth of field, and also to reduce your ISO to the highest quality setting, as the resulting shutter speeds can be as slow as you like without fear of camera shake. It’s also essential when you want to shoot longer exposures in low light, but a combination of strong gusts and spongy ground can make things tricky. In these conditions, you may have to dig the feet into the ground, or resort to setting up on a firm area and keeping the tripod low, shielding the legs from the wind with your body.