This is the standard model for our photography tripods, as opposed to our larger style video tripods. This unit has a built in bubble level for removing any slant or angle to your photo. Additionally the mounting plate can be tilted 90 degrees for easier portrait style shooting. The center column is adjustable, and can be raised or lowered.
Minimum Height: 1.5ft
Maximum Height: 4ft (5ft with center column)
Not recommended for larger cameras
An on-camera flash, also known brand-wise as a “speedlight” or “speedlite,” is an indispensible accessory for many photographers; it provides additional light when conditions become too dark, allows you to achieve more balanced exposures in daylight, and can also be used to control or trigger other flash light sources. Additionally, a flash can be used as a highly effective creative tool to establish an aesthetic that elevates your imagery when lighting conditions are considered less than stellar.
This is the standard model for our video tripods, as opposed to our smaller style photography tripods or monopods. This unit has a built in bubble level for removing any slant or angle to your video. The center column is adjustable, and can be loosened or tightened to make leveling the tripod easier.
Minimum Height: 2ft
Maximum Height: 5ft
Quick release plate
Tripod
A medium wide lens that is excellent for capturing landscapes.
The 24 millimeter fixed (prime) lens is a staff favorite for wide angle, and macro photography alike. This lens has built-in Auto Focus.
This lens has an F-stop minimum of 2.8
24mm lens interchangeable with Canon DSLRs models T3, T2i, T5i, and T6
The 'Nifty-Fifty', 50 millimeter fixed (prime) lens is a SMS staff favorite; perfect for portraits and great in low light.
This lens has built-in Auto Focus.
This lens is ideal for art projects, and does take a bit of practice to get used to. This lens 'punches in' quite a bit more than our other lenses.
This lens has an F-stop minimum of 1.8, allowing for super shallow depth-of-field effect.
50mm lens interchangeable with Canon DSLRs models T3, T2i, T5i, and T6
The 70-300 millimeter telescope lens is a must have for subjects at a distance. Wether you are taking pictures of birds, landscapes, or styled portraits -- the 70-300 is a standard 'must have' for any photographer. SMS alwasys recommends using this lens with a tripod whenever possible.
This lens has built-in Auto Focus.
70-300 mm lens interchangeable with Canon DSLRs models T3, T2i, T5i, and T6
The Canon Rebel T3 is an excellent photography camera for new users, and those already familiar with the Canon interface. This is an easy to use camera with Automatic modes for new photographers.
The T3 has a 12.2MP CMOS (APS-C) sensor, providing you with high quality JPEG and RAW images.
The camera captures video at 1280 x 720p/30p/25p video. (editors note: If video is a priority for your project, we recommend the Canon T5i camera instead)
This camera can record RAW and/or JPEG images to a standard SD memory card.
This camera has an interchangeable lens system. Alternate lenses are available in our catalouge.
The Canon Rebel T6 is the next upgrade in technology and capability in the Canon Rebel series, surpassing the video capability of the Canon Rebel T3.
The Rebel T6 DSLR Camera is an APS-C format digital SLR camera with an 18 Megapixel sensor. Full HD 1080p at 30 fps and 24 fps is supported. For working in a variety of lighting conditions, the sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400 can be further expanded to ISO 12800 to benefit photographing in low-light situations.
This camera can record RAW and/or JPEG images to a standard SD memory card.
This camera has an interchangeable lens system. Alternate lenses are available in our catalouge.
Take superb shots on the go with the slender and stylish COOLPIX A300. It's small and light enough to slip in a pocket or bag, so you're always ready to shoot close-ups of friends and family with its 8x optical/16x Dynamic Fine Zoom. You'll take share-worthy high resolution photos that you can share with family and friends using Nikon SnapBridge. The 20.1 megepixel sensor CCD image sensor guarantees high-resolution images, while high-performance Vibration Reduction (VR) reduces camera shake, ensuring you only take sharp shots or smooth HD movies.
This camera shoots RAW / JPEG images and HD video and saves data to an SD memory card.
The Nikon D3100 is an excellent photography camera for new users, and those already familiar with the Nikon interface. The Nikon D3100 digital SLR features a high-resolution 14-megapixel CMOS DX sensor.
Capture beautiful pictures and amazing Full HD 1080p movies with sound and full-time autofocus. Easily capture the action other cameras miss with a fast start up time, split-second shutter release, 3 frames per second shooting and 11-point autofocus.
The Nikon D3100 is an excellent photography camera for new users, and those already familiar with the Nikon interface. The Nikon D80 digital SLR features a high-resolution 10.2 megapixel CMOS DX sensor.
Easily capture the action other cameras miss with a fast start up time, split-second shutter release, 3 frames per second shooting and 11-point autofocus.
This camera can record RAW and/or JPEG images to a standard SD memory card.
This camera does not support video recording.
The Canon Rebel T5i is the next upgrade in technology and capability in the Canon Rebel series, surpassing the video capabilities of the Canon Rebel T3.
The Rebel T5i DSLR Camera is an APS-C format digital SLR camera with an 18 Megapixel sensor. A 3.0" Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD screen is great for composing shots using its tilt and swivel capability. The touchscreen is also touch sensitive for menu navication and autofocus. Full HD 1080p at 30 fps and 24 fps is supported. 60 fps is possible when shooting at 720p HD. A built-in stereo microphone with manual audio level adjustment is provided for quality audio recording with your videos.
This camera can record RAW and/or JPEG images to a standard SD memory card.
This camera has an interchangeable lens system. Alternate lenses are available in our catalouge.
The 18-to-55 millimeter lens is a standard "Kit lens" and comes default with all DSLR cameras at SMS. This lens has built in Auto Focus and limited Image Stabilization.
This lens is great for a multitude of shots and angles, and is an easy 'on the go' option for travel, or landscape photography.
This lens has an F-stop range of 3.5 to 5.6
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