photographic accessories [1]

Add-on devices that improve or change the way a camera operates.

tripod

Adjustable support to which a camera is attached to keep it stable, level and in focus.

telescoping leg

Each of the rods used to stabilize the tripod; they are made up of sliding components, which adjust the height.

collet

Ring that locks the sliding components of the telescoping leg once the desired height is reached.

column crank

Grip that adjusts the height of the column.

column lock

Device that locks the column at the desired height.

camera platform lock

Grip used to place the camera platform in the desired position and lock it.

panoramic head

Device atop the column that allows the camera mounted on the platform to pivot horizontally and vertically.

camera platform

Platform that supports the plate and the camera mounted on it.

column

Upright cylinder of adjustable height that supports the panoramic head.

horizontal motion lock

Grip that pivots the camera platform from left to right and locks it in the desired position.

side-tilt lock

Grip that tilts the camera platform downward and locks it in the desired position.

quick release system

Device used to attach the plate to the camera platform and to detach it.

plate

Detachable plate mounted on the camera platform so that the camera can be attached and removed quickly.

camera screw

Screw used to attach the plate to the base of the camera.

air bulb shutter release

Flexible cable with a switch that activates the shutter from a distance thereby reducing the possibility of moving the camera.

cable shutter release

Flexible cable with a trigger that activates the shutter at close range thereby reducing the possibility of moving the camera.