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How to Set Pitches on Tripods

Using a tripod for your pictures isn't necessary but helpful when attempting to take professional pictures that have little blur. Handheld pictures may produce some blur simply because the human hand cannot hold perfectly still. The tripod, on the other hand, keeps a camera locked into position. This makes the positioning of the tripod all the more important. One important adjustment to make is the pitch, the up and down angling of your camera. Setting the pitch requires multiple tripod adjustments and a watchful eye for common tripod problems.

Things You'll Need

Tripod
Level

Instructions

- 1
  
  On the level, the bubble's position between two lines indicates even ground.
  
  Set the tripod on level ground, and place a level on top of the mount. Continue moving the tripod to different locations until the level indicates the ground is even. Do this by watching the air bubble inside the liquid cylinder located on the level. When the level rests on even ground, the bubble inside the cylinder rests between two indicator lines.
- 2
  Fasten the camera to the tripod. Make sure you fastened the camera correctly by gently shaking the camera with your hand. The camera should not move at all if it is attached correctly. Use minimal force here since you only need to see if the camera moves at all.
- 3
  Tilt the camera upward to the highest pitch possible, and watch for at least 30 seconds. Some tripods have a loose pan tilt head, or ball head, resulting in slow slippage. This problem results in some blur appearing in your pictures. Watch the camera to see if it begins to move toward a lower pitch; take your tripod to a camera shop for repair if you encounter this problem.
- 4
  Move the camera up and down to adjust the pitch to the necessary angle for your picture. Check through the lens intermittently to determine if the subject of the photo comes into view. If functioning properly, the tripod holds the camera's position without any locking mechanism, once you find the proper pitch.

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