Tripod
Tripod designed for photography. Can be tilted 90 degrees and the center column can be raised or lowered.
Location: Commons Media Center
Available Equipment
Checkout Requirements
- Current staff/student at STMU
- Current semester sticker on St. Mary’s ID
- Checkout form
Additional Tripod Equipment
- Camera
- DSLR Camera (highly recommended)
- Lighting Equipment (optional)
- Portable Speaker (optional)
Operation Overview
- Starting from the top section realease the top locks for each leg
- Extend each part of the leg to prefered height
- Repeat this method moving down to the bottom of the legs until ideal height is achieved
- Use elevator to extend to aditional height if neccassary
- Make sure platform is locked in place
- On the platform secure the camera on the camera screw
- Unlock the platform and adjust to desired angle
Get the Right Equipment
Tripod
This light weight tripod is designed for photography.
If you don’t have a camera of your own you can get this piece of equipment from the Acedemic Media Center. The DSLR Camera can be mounted on the tripod. Works in a variety of lighting conditions; has a great sensitivity range. This camera can record RAW and/or JPEG images to a standard SD memory card.
Check Out Equipment to use with the Tripod
Lighting Equipment
Lighting makes a big difference. Make it perfect with our lighting equipment.
We caretake a couple of lighting kits that may be perfect for what you need. You can also ask us for a few DYI tips that can help when you’re in the field.
Portable Speaker
Increase the volume of your subject my amplifying their voice through a speaker.
This compact and portable PA speaker system allows you to amplify you voice without the effort of having to project you voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to check out equipment?
Checking out St. Mary’s media equipment is free for all current St. Mary’s students, faculty, and staff.
What do I do if the tripod legs are not extending?
Make sure the the locks on each leg is unlocked before trying to extend the legs.
How do I know if shots are level to the ground?
Check the fluid head on the tripod. The bubble should be centered between the two lines when the platform is level.
Tripods
Before checking out the Tripod please review the following.
- Tripod Equipment
- Tripod
- Optimal Events
- Photography
- Check Out Requirements
- Current staff/student at STMU
- Current semester sticker on St. Mary’s ID
- Checkout form
- Camera won’t turn on
- check that the battery is inserted
- check if battery is charged
- check that power cord is plugged in
- Problem 2…
- solution 1….
- solution 2…
For additional assistance please contact our Director of Digital Education and Media Services Jacqueline Flores (jflores96@stmarytx.edu) or Media Specialist Liza Sánchez (lsanchez@stmarytx.edu) at 210-436-3503
- 90 degrees tilt
- Maximum height of
Tripod Brand
- Total maximum height:
- Maximum elevator height:
- Maximum leg height:
- 360 degree rotation
- 90 degree tilt
PRO MEDIA CERTIFICATION SERIES
(ongoing weekly sessions at the Academic Media Center)
Digital Video Certification Series
Projector Certification Series
Contact Jacqueline Flores for an appointment by calling 210-431-5028
Video Editing Pro Certification Series
Portable Sound System Certification Series
Contact Jacqueline Flores for an appointment by calling 210-431-5028