10 Best Tripods in the Philippines 2025 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Photographer and Graphic Artist

Getting a tripod that can support more than your camera's weight is ideal since you might use other equipment like a flash, battery grip, or heavier lens that add more weight to your camera. Always check how much your camera and other equipment weigh to gauge if a tripod can safely support them.

The tripod head is an essential part of a tripod. It's where you attach the camera and allows you to carefully adjust the direction and the incline of your camera while providing stability at the same time. Note that a tripod head may or may not come with the tripod itself.

A tripod's material can greatly affect its performance. Aluminum is durable and inexpensive, great for photographers on a budget. However, it can get extremely hot or cold depending on the environment, and it is also prone to corrosion. On the other hand, carbon is lighter, more expensive, more temperature tolerant, and better at reducing vibration transmission. Unlike aluminum, carbon is not prone to corrosion.

There are often 2 to 5 sections on a tripod's legs. More sections mean that a tripod can extend higher, but often at the cost of extra stability and balance since the legs are skinnier at the bottom. Tripods with more sections weigh more and take longer to set up but can be collapsed down to a shorter overall length. 

Naturally, your tripod's height shouldn't be too tall or too short. Too tall a tripod risks instability, while too short a tripod requires you to squat or bend down to look into the viewfinder. For ease, we recommend getting the tripod head to match your jaw height. 

If you plan on traveling or frequently moving around, a tripod's length when it is folded also matters.  Keep in mind that taller tripods are often heavier and are more difficult to lug around. Compact and mini tripods are great for shooting indoors on tabletops or outdoors if there are stable surfaces to put the tripod on. 

A tripod's feet can provide more stability to your tripod. There are different types of feet, but some are more suited for certain surfaces than others. Metal spikes and rubber feet are the most common types. Always bring different kinds of feet when shooting outdoors to ensure that the tripod is stable on any surface.

Rubber tripod feet are an excellent choice for dealing with slippery surfaces. Using this type ensures that the tripod is stable and will not slip while taking photos. On the other hand, metal spikes are ideal for use on soft surfaces like sand and grass. This type can prevent the tripod from sinking and can provide decent support.

Most tripod legs now are telescoping and collapsible, making it easy to customize the tripod to your preferences. A tripod with telescoping legs is easier to bring when traveling as it makes for easy storage and convenient carrying. Collapsible legs also allow you to shrink tripods to up to a quarter of their extended height.

Other tripods also have built-in levels and measuring lines to help you balance and steady your shot. These features are great for operating outdoors as you can stabilize the tripod even on uneven or rocky surfaces. They also help you measure angles, making it easy to reproduce them or make minute adjustments if necessary.