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86technie

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That is a must if you are positive about the seriousness
in putting more effort in learning photography.

Go out with the battery grip every time you shoot and soon
you will love its stability in providing you with sharper pictures.

Next is to hunt for the tripod that you have to use for long
exposures. :) :s22:

To get long exposure shot, not only you need a good tripod
but ND filter also.
However ND filter require some skill to get the right photo.
 

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That is a must if you are positive about the seriousness
in putting more effort in learning photography.

Go out with the battery grip every time you shoot and soon
you will love its stability in providing you with sharper pictures.

Next is to hunt for the tripod that you have to use for long
exposures. :) :s22:

Currently I am using a travel tripod for long exposures.

Next year I am aiming to start learning portraits and considering a battery grip as I find myself in a weird position when I rotate the camera to shoot portraits.
 

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Currently I am using a travel tripod for long exposures.

Next year I am aiming to start learning portraits and considering a battery grip as I find myself in a weird position when I rotate the camera to shoot portraits.
Battery grip only serves to allow vertical shooting with a shutter button.

Unlike last time, Nikon's grips allow more function, like 2 batteries and/or including a sound recording feature to be tagged to the image.

These days the grips are overpriced and only does 1 thing - shoot.

For those who are much interested in landscapes, the better choice to instead of getting a grip, is to invest in a L-plate instead.
 

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Battery grip only serves to allow vertical shooting with a shutter button.

Unlike last time, Nikon's grips allow more function, like 2 batteries and/or including a sound recording feature to be tagged to the image.

These days the grips are overpriced and only does 1 thing - shoot.

For those who are much interested in landscapes, the better choice to instead of getting a grip, is to invest in a L-plate instead.

I see, but the battery grip I am thinking if getting duplicate some of the buttons used for shooting like AF-ON, AE-Lock, Focus Selection, etc and can use 2 camera batteries or 6 AA batteries to power up the thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neAL-7VmR64
 

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AA batteries won't last long on a DSLR, but it's a welcome back up solution should both the batteries fail.
 

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As most camera doesn't have in body stabilization so
the stabilization falls on the lens itself if the lens have IS.
Most DSLR whether entry/mid/high end models all have battery grip
which you can add on if you feel your grip is not very steady
especially with a large hand.

The grip can be brought from camera shops or online.
The good thing about the grip is you can put two batteries inside.
Other than grip, you can consider a mini tripod

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Use it as a grip which sometimes prove useful than bringing a regular tripod.
Handling is one thing, technical aspect when shooting is also important.

Hope this helps, coming from a retired event/stock photographer. ;)

i have this table tripod, it cant hold my sonya7rii with 24-70 well in place, the head isnt strong enough to keep it in position
 

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nowdays are there still any poto forums
i don see any event anouncements nowdays
always duno where is happening
 

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i have this table tripod, it cant hold my sonya7rii with 24-70 well in place, the head isnt strong enough to keep it in position

Sony also have a mini tripod with remote.
Maybe you want to try that?
 

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Stable tripod for beginners with long lenses

i have this table tripod, it cant hold my sonya7rii with 24-70 well in place, the head isnt strong enough to keep it in position

The legs and the head are very important in giving
stable support to your camera with long zoom or
telephoto lens.

The minimum stability comes from the 055 series
and perhaps the smaller 190. It is best to bring
your equipment to the photo dealer to try it out
before making the decision.

If you are afraid of the weight go for the carbon
which you have to pay a higher price for its
premium advantages.

https://www.manfrotto.com/products/supports/tripod-legs
 
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