Almost all tripods can be broken down into basic components. In the diagram below, we have labeled the different parts of the tripod. Almost every part comes in different shapes, siz… See more

This is the apex of the tripod, where the legs connect. The chassis forms a platform for mounting a head, or it serves to surround the tripod’s center column. Some chassis tha… See more

Most tripod legs are “multi-angle.” This means that you can adjust the spread of the legs to allow the tripod to be used at different heights or in awkward areas where one leg or … See more

The tripod center columnis either mounted to the chassis, or permitted to slide through it to extend the tripod’s height even farther than the leg/chassis alone. Many center columns ar… See more