The tripod we usually refer to is actually a combination of a gimbal and a tripod. The gimbal is used to support the camera and adjust the camera's shooting angle. There are many types of gimbals, each with its own functions, advantages, and disadvantages. Only by understanding these can one choose the appropriate gimbal.
Gimbal
The gimbal is a supporting device for installing and fixing cameras, which is divided into two types: fixed and electric gimbal. Fixed gimbal is suitable for situations where the monitoring range is not large. After installing the camera on the fixed gimbal, the horizontal and vertical angles of the camera can be adjusted. Once the working posture is reached, simply lock the adjustment mechanism. Electric pan tilt zoom is suitable for scanning and monitoring a large area, and it can expand the monitoring range of the camera.
tripod
A tripod is used to stabilize a camera to achieve certain photographic effects, and the positioning of the tripod is crucial. Tripods can be classified according to their materials, including wood, high-strength plastic, alloy, steel, volcanic rock, carbon fiber, etc.
The difference between gimbal and tripod
1. The gimbal is the "platform" installed at the top of the tripod to fix the camera (or camcorder), and its function is to control the camera's all-round angle for easy shooting from different angles.
2. A tripod is a three legged stand that uses a gimbal above it to secure a stable camera. The two can be disassembled and assembled separately, and the same gimbal can be installed on different tripods.
3. The gimbal is a component (position) in the tripod. A tripod is a tool composed of multiple components that support a camera or camera assisted shooting. The gimbal can fix the camera or adjust the direction and angle freely to the appropriate level for shooting after the camera is fixed
