The best tripod for photographers in 2022

   

 The best tripods for all budgets for you 

The best tripods open up all sorts of photographic possibilities. One of the most useful and relied-upon photographic accessories, the humble tripod provides secure and stable support for your camera, allowing you to capture images with slower shutter speeds than would be possible when using the camera handheld. Effects like long exposures, traffic trails, smooth panning – all these require the rock-solid support of a tripod. 

1. Manfrotto 190XPro4 

Our top choice of tripod right now is the four-section Manfrotto 190XPro4 ball head kit. A full-sized tripod with an XPro ball head included, it's got everything you need, and is going to be suitable for a huge majority of photographers.

Reaching a full operating height of 175cm while also shrinking down to a modest folded height of 57cm, the Manfrotto 190XPro4 is great for all situations. It's a relatively recent refresh of a popular Manfrotto model, and has a 90-degree pivot facility that means it can be swapped to a horizontal boom mode within seconds. The leg sections also use a new innovative locking lever design that allows them to be released from either side.

2. 3 Legged Thing Winston 2.0

3 Legged Thing is a UK-based manufacturer with a deserved reputation among photographers for making fantastic, ultra-sturdy tripods. The Winston 2.0, one of the most recent models, is particularly impressive, able to extend to almost 2m in height, but also fold down to 61cm. 

Smartly design with clever engineering, the Winston 2.0 is quick to deploy, and has a solid build designed to resist flexing and vibration. Its leg and centre-column sections are constructed from 8-layer carbon fibre, making them lightweight but solid, and the leg diameter is thick all the way down. Pair it with 3 Legged Thing's AirHed Pro and you've got a truly exemplary tripod support system on your hands. 

3. Benro Rhino FRHN34CVX30

The Benro Rhino FRHN34CVX30 is at the top and of the size spectrum for a ‘travel’ tripod, but its simplicity, rigidity and ease of use mark it out as a top choice for landscape shooters, hikers and any outdoor photographer who needs to travel light but still have the best support possible – and Benro’s VX ball head is just brilliant. 

 

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Best YouTube camera 2022: the top starter cameras for your channel

 How to find the best YouTube camera for you

Searching for the best YouTube camera? This is the guide you need. Whether you’re an established streamer or starting your first channel, we've ranked the top options to help you create better content for your audience. Each camera featured here has been comprehensively tested to make sure it ticks the right boxes.

1. Sony ZV-1

The Sony ZV-1 delivers pretty much everything the roaming YouTuber needs, all in a pleasingly compact package. Sony’s class-leading Real-time tracking and Real-time Eye AF systems will keep you in focus as you move around the frame, while the bright lens and large 1-inch sensor size mean clear, crisp images in most conditions as well as attractive background bokeh – both something of a rarity on pocket-sized cameras.

2. Fujifilm X-S10

One of the best mirrorless all-rounders, especially at its price point, the Fujifilm X-S10 makes for one of the best YouTube cameras because of its great video specs and versatility. 

You get a fantastic 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor, paired with an X Processor 4 which facilitates some of its top video functions, like 4K/30p video recording. 

There’s also the ability to use an external mic source, the option to output 4:2:2 10-bit video, Full HD at up to 240p for a slow-motion effect, and a great in-body image stabilization system.

3. Panasonic GH5 Mark II

Panasonic’s first-generation GH5 was a fantastic camera for creating YouTube content. It offered a full suite of video skills in a well-built but lightweight body. The Mark II takes that capable foundation, makes a few tweaks, and adds a major feature: built-in wireless live streaming. With support for the RTMP/RTMPS protocol, the GH5 II works with YouTube right out of the box – a big win if your channel’s audience wants real-time material. 

4. Sony ZV-E10

Like a cross between the Sony ZV-1 and the more photography-focused Sony A6100, the ZV-E10 is a particularly fine choice if you mostly shoot YouTube videos at home, or are looking for a live-streaming workhorse. It's built on relatively old hardware (like the same 24.2MP APS-C sensor as the A6100), so it does suffer from rolling shutter distortion if you do a lot of panning shots. The ZV-E10 also lacks a viewfinder and in-body image stabilization (IBIS), along with a 4K/60p mode.

5. Olympus E-M5 Mark III

YouTubers rejoice: with its lightweight polycarbonate construction and impressive in-body image stabilization, the E-M5 Mark III is one interchangeable lens camera that feels engineered for long handheld recording sessions. It also touts some seriously impressive video specs, including the option of shooting Cinema 4K at 24fps and a bit-rate of 237Mbps, plus the ability to capture slo-mp 1080p video at 120fps. 

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