A tripod is a portable three-legged frame or stand, used as a platform for supporting the weight and maintaining the stability of some other object.
Tripods are usually made of stainless steel or aluminum and lightly built for portability within the lab. Often a wire gauze is placed on top of the tripod to provide a flat base for glassware.
While there are many different kinds of tripods, we can divide them into five basic groups: Pocket, Tabletop, Portable, Medium Duty, and Sturdy Duty/Studio. The category names suggest their primary applications. But this one is portable type of tripod that could be used to hold your smartphones when you want to make use of the camera or to make a video using your smartphones. It can also hold a digital camera or camcorder that is less than 2KG in weight without any obstructions.Why is a tripod needed?A tripod allows you to use a long exposure, i.e. a faster shutter speed of up to several seconds, without the risk of you moving. You can also use the flash to light up your subject while using a long exposure so that the background doesn't come out too dark. However, the primary purpose of the tripod is to hold a camera completely steady—zero movement and vibration; however, the tripod is very, very far from a one-size-fits-all-photographic accessory. And, although they all look about the same—three legs, a part where the camera attaches, etc., there are many brands, styles, and variations. Some differences are centered on personal preference such as color; others are more purpose-driven.A tripod (and head) is an investment that can last you your entire photographic life. If you start off buying a bargain tripod, you will likely feel the need to upgrade to a better one in the future. If that one is a value-priced tripod, you will, as your photography experience and gear grows, likely want to upgrade that one, as well. There are few things in photography as frustrating as working with a sub-par tripod and not getting the stability you need. Soon you may find you have spent more on your first several tripods than you could have on one high-quality, more expensive one right out of the gate. If you are serious about photography, be serious about your tripod.