Since the beginnings of photography, the use of a camera has often been accompanied by a tripod. For more than 2 centuries, an articulated support has been used to facilitate certain shots. There are many types, in all sizes and shapes, and navigating them can be difficult. We offer you this comparison of all the tripods tested by Les Numériques.

A tripod, for what?

For landscapes, macro or astrophotography, at night or in the studio, a tripod is often essential, otherwise you will miss your shots. A good tripod is part of the photographer's basic equipment.

Tripods have many unique features. Some are sometimes obscure. Do I need an aluminum or carbon tripod? Is it better to have a ball joint or 3D? How many sections do I need? To facilitate your choice, we have tested in our laboratories and in the field several tripods and all their functions in various situations.

Then we give them a score based on all of these criteria; rating which allows us to establish a classification of all the tripods, from the most accessible to the most upscale, without forgetting the one with the best quality/price ratio. All these tripods are added to our comparison where filters allow you to sort the most relevant for you.