If you've read or watched anything I've ever said about tripods, you probably know I prefer longer tripods. At first, this seems a little strange - why use a tripod that's taller than you are, right?
One reason (of many) is when you're shooting a subject in the trees. Instead of putting the camera at the normal hight, set it a bit above your head. When you point it up at the subject, the viewfinder will be right at the right height. Like this:
Beats the heck out of squatting down when looking up through the tripod (like I see most people do).
(Sadly, sometimes I see them squatting even when they own taller tripods!)
One reason (of many) is when you're shooting a subject in the trees. Instead of putting the camera at the normal hight, set it a bit above your head. When you point it up at the subject, the viewfinder will be right at the right height. Like this:
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Beats the heck out of squatting down when looking up through the tripod (like I see most people do).
(Sadly, sometimes I see them squatting even when they own taller tripods!)