Wednesday 12 April 2017

What are the pros and cons of flip lock vs. twist lock on tripods?


I am in search of a tripod. While doing a bit of research myself, I came to know that there are two broad variants of leg locks, viz. flip and twist lock. In many forums, I find people expressing conflicting views preferring each one over the other. This seems to confuse me even more while not being aware of what each type of lock operates. What are the prime considerations in choosing a particular lock system?




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