When a Tripod is Not a Tripod

A photographer setting up a portrait studio for the first time always includes a tripod for the camera. A better solution is to use a camera stand.

A camera stand rolls around on three lockable wheels for complete freedom in positioning. In addition, internal weights allow easy movement up or down for a proper camera angle. These free movements of camera position add immensely to the freedom of photographic expression.

The camera bar will hold two cameras, one for everyday use and the other for backup or other specific use. The second camera is mounted in the reverse position so that a simple twirl of the stand will bring the second camera into position for photographing. It is important that a backup camera be ready to go so as not to interrupt the flow of a portrait session. There are many things that can go wrong, like batteries dying, a memory lockup, a misaligned flash memory card or the frequent complaint,