Davis & Sanford Tripods and Monopods

Davis and Sanford Tripods and Monopods

Davis & Sanford are one of America's most recognised tripod manufacturers and have been improving and refining their designs since 1930, continuously introducing new designs to improve performance, weight, durability and ease of use.

Davis & Sanford tripods and monopods are made from lightweight aluminium, are weather resistant and have features to match the needs of both amateurs and professionals.

The maximum height on photo tripods ranges from 53" to 72" and the minimum from 8" to 12.5". Monopods range from 21" to 69", weigh in at just 1lb but can support a 12lb camera and come with small rubber gripped feet to increase stability for delicate shots.

Davis & Sanford also produce video tripods, specially constructed for fast set-up and with quick release plates for times when you need to be on the move in a hurry.

The difference between tripods and monopods

Tripods have 3 legs that open into a triangular pattern to provide stability. Tripods also usually have a pan and tilt head, or a ball head, to allow for moving the camera position.

Monopods have a single leg and usually a fixed head but the one leg allows for easy tilting movements forward and backwards. Monopods may also come with small rubber encased feet to increase stability.

Both pod types are usually telescopic, meaning the height can be adjusted and they can be collapsed for easy storage and carriage. A tripod will stand by itself, giving the photographer freedom of movement. A monopod requires constant support and cannot stand by itself but is a great tool to prevent camera shake and fatigue, which can be problematic on long photoshoots.

When to use a tripod or a monopod

If you need a stable platform on which to mount your camera for photographs all taken in the same place, for timer shots or for long range zoom then a tripod is the best choice.

If you will be moving around a lot and need to take photographs from different positions and angles, then a monopod is the best choice. You can use it to steady your shot and prevent camera movement without being restricted to a single placement.